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Renovate plastered walls from 1953
Hello!
Can anyone advise me on which mortar I should use when I need to repair plastered walls that are crumbling as I'm setting up a new kitchen? The house was built in 1953, and as I mentioned, it's a kitchen that's being renovated.
Then I wonder what I should do when I've removed my parquet floor in the same kitchen and underneath it, there was sand which I've removed.
What should I use as a new base for a new parquet floor, the sand was damp so I have Okab and am drying out my floor right now?
Two questions that I would really like expert tips on how to proceed!
Thanks in advance.
Can anyone advise me on which mortar I should use when I need to repair plastered walls that are crumbling as I'm setting up a new kitchen? The house was built in 1953, and as I mentioned, it's a kitchen that's being renovated.
Then I wonder what I should do when I've removed my parquet floor in the same kitchen and underneath it, there was sand which I've removed.
What should I use as a new base for a new parquet floor, the sand was damp so I have Okab and am drying out my floor right now?
Two questions that I would really like expert tips on how to proceed!
Thanks in advance.
"Putsbruk C" is usually used to repair plaster from this period.
Was the parquet laid directly on the sand? Is it completely removed from the room?
Personally, in such cases, I would have framed and laid a subfloor of some cheap wood species (e.g., pine) and then parquet on top of that. Don't forget insulation between the joists to avoid it sounding "hollow"...
Was the parquet laid directly on the sand? Is it completely removed from the room?
Personally, in such cases, I would have framed and laid a subfloor of some cheap wood species (e.g., pine) and then parquet on top of that. Don't forget insulation between the joists to avoid it sounding "hollow"...
Hi and thank you for your response.eviljava said:"Putsbruk C" is usually used to repair plaster from this period.
Did the parquet lie directly on the sand? Is this completely removed in the room?
Personally, I would in such a case have framed up and laid a subfloor of some cheap type of wood (e.g., pine) and then parquet on top of it. Don't forget insulation between the frames to avoid it sounding "hollow"...
I will get the Putsbruk C, as now that you mention it I think I've heard this before.
Isn't it some kind of building boards that are laid on the frames, and what kind of insulation do you think should be used?:wow:
Yes, you can also use boards. It's a matter of taste... Boards are a bit faster.
However, when I have laid subfloors, I have used pine floors, but that was mostly because I wanted to do it the same way as when the house was built.
Regarding insulation, I don't think it matters that much? The main thing is that you don't build a bongo drum (i.e., leave it empty). When you look at houses from this time, you can find everything from sand to sawdust as sound insulation, and it has obviously worked for many years.
Even regular mineral wool should work perfectly for this purpose.
However, when I have laid subfloors, I have used pine floors, but that was mostly because I wanted to do it the same way as when the house was built.
Regarding insulation, I don't think it matters that much? The main thing is that you don't build a bongo drum (i.e., leave it empty). When you look at houses from this time, you can find everything from sand to sawdust as sound insulation, and it has obviously worked for many years.
Even regular mineral wool should work perfectly for this purpose.
Mineral wool is the best, then I would have leveled out any irregularities in the floor joists, screwed and glued floor particleboards, and laid new flooring. That's the most economical, but I like the concept of remodeling with the same techniques the house was built with. Good luck!
Best regards, Kristoffer
Best regards, Kristoffer
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