Gryllan
Gryllan OP t1_j5o9h9t wrote
Reply to comment by SANPres09 in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
House built in 1944 and 0 cracks anywhere so i think im good :) thanks alot!
Gryllan OP t1_j5o1q3e wrote
Reply to comment by Vesalii in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
Thick enough? You mean i should have 2meters of concrete? It doesnt seem like you are in construction mate. Yes, concrete does absorb water. The reason behind this is that concrete is a highly porous material that is made up of gravel, sand, cement and water. The final product appears hard but is full of pores.
Concrete burns even if it starts raining on it. Pouring. You often water a new slab to make it not cure too fast, in that case it will crack.
A packet soil ground is always the first start,under the concrete, and when you can level that you can skip the bottom concrete, (since it has no use at all). That way i save money, work, and height in this low-ceiling bathroom.
Gryllan OP t1_j5nu377 wrote
Reply to comment by Vesalii in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
Thick enough? Concrete is not hydrophopic. It gets wet and soaks water mate.
Easier to work on a concrete slab than? A packed sand/stone floor? Just a waste of money pouring 2 concrete slabs imo. Theres no problem packing and leveling without concrete
Gryllan OP t1_j5nr2jb wrote
Reply to comment by Vesalii in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
Concrete does not stop moisture. The walls go further down than the floor does so that doesnt make a difference
Gryllan OP t1_j5nbtf8 wrote
Reply to comment by pepapi in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
To be able to put floor heating on it, + it has an insulation property. You cant put floor heating on styrofoam, so you need a layer of something else. And these boards are stuff and sturdy and are approved for floor heating, theyre perfect
Gryllan OP t1_j5nbnsw wrote
Reply to comment by LisaTinMA in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
THANKS LISA!
Gryllan OP t1_j5nbmtc wrote
Reply to comment by fourpuns in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
Haha, its safe. Everyone has it here
Gryllan OP t1_j5nbjpp wrote
Reply to comment by AnaBanona in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
Haha, thank you very much :)
Gryllan OP t1_j5nb5rf wrote
Reply to comment by ChirpsMcPrime in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
She said "meow".
Gryllan OP t1_j5nazt6 wrote
Reply to comment by cujo195 in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
No xD
Gryllan OP t1_j5navs4 wrote
Reply to comment by pepapi in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
I do not care about waterproofing a basement with concrete walls that needs to breath, both in and out. Otherwise you get a mold problem.
Gryllan OP t1_j5naqhe wrote
Reply to comment by SkarmacAttack in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
Very close
Gryllan OP t1_j5nao98 wrote
Reply to comment by Torance39 in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
XD the "p-trap", is that a water lock? That is in the drain, under that big lid. Which country are you from? Ive never seen a air vent so close to every drain ever in sweden. We may have 1 or 2 air-vents/backflow thingies in a whole house.
Gryllan OP t1_j5na5um wrote
Reply to comment by Carbo__ in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
I dont think you know how this works. As i said earlier, you cant rubberize a somewhat damp basement with concrete walls. Concrete needs to breath, especially in basements. And to be real, why do you see a need for a waterproof system in a basement with concrete everywhere? Really no point.
The ground is solid. Thats always a first step, even if you build a parking garage. The 2 layer foams, with boards on top, which are pretty sturdy if youve never worked with one, is kinda tough. And 12mm slab ontop which also filled gaps and what not. Dont be that guy, it holds up my bathtub with no problem, and my daughter jumps and plays without a crack.
Gryllan OP t1_j5n9ido wrote
Reply to comment by Snoodini in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
You cant use a waterproofing system on concrete walls in a basement. The walls needs to be able to breath. We tested this in this exact bathroom like 8 years ago. We used the kiilto rubber in the shower and on the wall. But the concrete gets a little damp sometimes so the rubber comes off. Its a different story building in a basement than a new drywall - box
Gryllan OP t1_j5n947o wrote
Reply to comment by SANPres09 in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
We packed the ground - insulaton - plastic - boards - floor heating - leveling concrete. The leveling concrete slab flows down into cracks and edges and fills most up. Yeah if a underground mega earthworm comes im in trouble x)
Gryllan OP t1_j5n8vvq wrote
Reply to comment by mrpopenfresh in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
Copy that
Gryllan OP t1_j5n8uho wrote
Reply to comment by Vesalii in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
Under the insulation. Well, for what rly? And then another layer conceling the floor heating? Well, you gonna have to drill. Clothes hanger, showerwall, shelves etc.
Gryllan OP t1_j5n8j79 wrote
Reply to comment by ismyusername in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
You mean a trip-fall-toekiller curb? No thx ^^
Gryllan OP t1_j5n8dci wrote
Reply to comment by one_dead_turtle in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
About 2 meters. We are kinda short so its np ^^
Gryllan OP t1_j5l4b52 wrote
Reply to comment by no1name in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
The concrete board is very light, doesnt weigh much at all. It like coated with concrete on each side, with kinda like glassfiber net, and some sort of styro inside of it. Pretty hard.
Gryllan OP t1_j5l3kun wrote
Reply to comment by no1name in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
It was kind of a test. Layered from bottom - Sand and stones - styrofoam - plastic sheet - boards - concrete. The leveling concrete also flowed into edges and stuff so it filled every pocket.
Gryllan OP t1_j5l2mch wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
Thanks daddybear😄
Gryllan OP t1_j5l0y2n wrote
Reply to comment by mrbawkbegawks in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
I did know what i thew away. But i have a bunch of clear ones laying around aswell.
Gryllan OP t1_j62grnj wrote
Reply to comment by Betyoazz in Old disgusting bathroom gets a makeover (reupload) by Gryllan
Should be a human right 😅 Thanks!