Things You'll Need:
- 2x4 Screed material
- Polyethylene film
- Mastic
- Finish flooring
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Step 1
Using a broom and a dustpan, sweep the concrete floor to rid it of all dust, dirt, and debris.
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Step 2
Apply the mastic to the concrete floor per the mastic manufacturer's instructions. You will most likely need to use a paint roller with an extension pole at the end. Allow the mastic to dry for 30 minutes to ensure that it is set.
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Step 3
Roll the polyethylene across the floor. Make sure that the polyethylene overlaps at least four inches at the seams and that the film extends behind the baseboards on all sides of the room.
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Step 4
Apply mastic to one side of the 2x4 screed material. After waiting about 30 minutes, press sleeper, mastic side down, onto the polyethylene film. Sleepers are staggered 16 inches on center across the room with a four-inch overlap at the ends of the screeds.
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Step 5
Install the desired amount of flooring. For wood floors, the finished flooring will run across the screeds. If another flooring type is desired, a sub-floor, such as five-eighth inch or three-fourth inch plywood, will need to be laid down on top of the screeds and either nailed or screwed into place.
Comments
gentilr said
on 12/19/2009 This is the most half-assed article I've seen! What is a mastic? A sleeper side? Sceed material? What am i using a 2 x 4 for? What brand of sealant do i use? What thickness of plastic sheeting? Come on Elizabeth, put a little more effort into your articles! - Robert