Our large brick garage was partitioned off a few years ago and one side was converted into an office for my husband. We are now turning the other 1/2 into a rumpus room for the boys (any their many friends) but don't know what to put down as floor covering.
Office side has polished concrete with a rug on top but we would like the rumpus side to have either tiles or a floating floor.
My concern is that this garage even though it was built well was built years ago with no council approval and a proper moisture barrier may not have been put in. There are no signs of moisture but I know it does not take much to cause damage to the flooring so would like to get this right.
The other concern is that the concrete floor is level as a whole but not perfectly smooth and this may be a problem if laying floating floors.
Would laying plastic sheeting then particle board be an adequate base for both of these types of flooring.
Or does anyone know what may be more suitable in this case?
We want to do this job well as down the track we intend to seek council approval in converting it into a Granny Flat (Bathroom in office side and kitchenette on the rumpus side with a door created between the 2 rooms)
Cheers weg
Office side has polished concrete with a rug on top but we would like the rumpus side to have either tiles or a floating floor.
My concern is that this garage even though it was built well was built years ago with no council approval and a proper moisture barrier may not have been put in. There are no signs of moisture but I know it does not take much to cause damage to the flooring so would like to get this right.
The other concern is that the concrete floor is level as a whole but not perfectly smooth and this may be a problem if laying floating floors.
Would laying plastic sheeting then particle board be an adequate base for both of these types of flooring.
Or does anyone know what may be more suitable in this case?
We want to do this job well as down the track we intend to seek council approval in converting it into a Granny Flat (Bathroom in office side and kitchenette on the rumpus side with a door created between the 2 rooms)
Cheers weg
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