ᐅ Raise the planned click vinyl floor or increase the screed level?
Created on: 9 Sep 2017 17:49
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Ricard0
Hello everyone,
during today’s site inspection, it was noticed that the screed is surprisingly low. There is about 1.5cm (0.6 inches) of space between the screed and the door frames. The same applies at the transition from the screed to the metal edge of the stairs (where the staircase begins and the floor level normally forms the first step).
The tile and vinyl installer recommended an 8mm (0.3 inches) underlay for the 5mm (0.2 inches) click vinyl. This would make the total floor construction 13mm (0.5 inches), which he considers ideal. We immediately dismissed the original plan to have him glue down 2.5mm (0.1 inches) vinyl.
Originally, I wanted to use a 1mm (0.04 inches) underlay beneath the 5mm (0.2 inches) planks on the other floors. Now I’m concerned that a thicker underlay might negatively affect the stability of the click connections.
Another option would be to raise this issue with the developer and request height adjustment using self-leveling compound.
A third option: use 1mm (0.04 inches) underlay, 5mm (0.2 inches) vinyl, and adjust the frames with silicone. However, this would create unsightly gaps between the door leaf and the floor covering.
The plan is to install Gerflor Insight Clic 55 vinyl as a floating floor, using Gerflor Acoustic underlay underneath.
The area involved is 50m² (538 square feet) of continuous surface.
Which options do you think are reasonable and feasible?
Best regards,
Ricardo
during today’s site inspection, it was noticed that the screed is surprisingly low. There is about 1.5cm (0.6 inches) of space between the screed and the door frames. The same applies at the transition from the screed to the metal edge of the stairs (where the staircase begins and the floor level normally forms the first step).
The tile and vinyl installer recommended an 8mm (0.3 inches) underlay for the 5mm (0.2 inches) click vinyl. This would make the total floor construction 13mm (0.5 inches), which he considers ideal. We immediately dismissed the original plan to have him glue down 2.5mm (0.1 inches) vinyl.
Originally, I wanted to use a 1mm (0.04 inches) underlay beneath the 5mm (0.2 inches) planks on the other floors. Now I’m concerned that a thicker underlay might negatively affect the stability of the click connections.
Another option would be to raise this issue with the developer and request height adjustment using self-leveling compound.
A third option: use 1mm (0.04 inches) underlay, 5mm (0.2 inches) vinyl, and adjust the frames with silicone. However, this would create unsightly gaps between the door leaf and the floor covering.
The plan is to install Gerflor Insight Clic 55 vinyl as a floating floor, using Gerflor Acoustic underlay underneath.
The area involved is 50m² (538 square feet) of continuous surface.
Which options do you think are reasonable and feasible?
Best regards,
Ricardo
Hello "Ricard0".
At this point, I would avoid any DIY-type solutions!
Did you have a planner/architect or general contractor (GC)?
If so, the issue you described should be formally raised in writing. The design plans will show the specified heights. The “binding height mark” either still exists in your house—most likely it was covered by plaster and just needs to be carefully uncovered to verify the relative construction heights (of the screed and door frames) —or, if necessary, it can be re-established by a surveying company in case of a dispute.
From my perspective, this is the most reasonable option.
Anything else is just cover-up to the power of ten, following the motto “close your eyes and push through.”
Best regards, KlaRa
At this point, I would avoid any DIY-type solutions!
Did you have a planner/architect or general contractor (GC)?
If so, the issue you described should be formally raised in writing. The design plans will show the specified heights. The “binding height mark” either still exists in your house—most likely it was covered by plaster and just needs to be carefully uncovered to verify the relative construction heights (of the screed and door frames) —or, if necessary, it can be re-established by a surveying company in case of a dispute.
From my perspective, this is the most reasonable option.
Anything else is just cover-up to the power of ten, following the motto “close your eyes and push through.”
Best regards, KlaRa