We have a garage that we are going to be converting into a family room. The problem is the floor, I would like to raise the floor about 6 inches. Believe me its very low compared to the inside of the house. Either way its still going to be a step down from the main floor, After its raised. I would like to use a floating floor of some type on the concrete. I was told we should just build a frame on the concrete a put the flooring on it. I need this to be done right any ideas we be appreciated
converting garage into family room
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Hello Dbear92:
I would place a seamless cover of black 6 mil plastic that laps up on the sides to be cut off after the floor is in. Wood and masonry or concrete just don't mix. I might also consider using treated 2 X 6 joists and fill the cavity with insulation. Then I would use tounge and groove, underlayment grade OSB glued and screwed (be sure to glue the t & g too, to eliminate all squeaks).
From there you can install any floor covering you choose. I wish you the very best with your project.
Glenn
I would place a seamless cover of black 6 mil plastic that laps up on the sides to be cut off after the floor is in. Wood and masonry or concrete just don't mix. I might also consider using treated 2 X 6 joists and fill the cavity with insulation. Then I would use tounge and groove, underlayment grade OSB glued and screwed (be sure to glue the t & g too, to eliminate all squeaks).
From there you can install any floor covering you choose. I wish you the very best with your project.
Glenn
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Just a little helper with the insulation.
Try to use the rigid Styrofoam board insulation if you can, it does not get wet or moldy and it has a better insulating value or R rating.
Also make sure you let the joists dry out with a dehumidifier and a fan for a couple of days before you install the plywood. Sometimes the wood is wet and needs to totally dry or you end up with more issues.
Enjoy your room.
Try to use the rigid Styrofoam board insulation if you can, it does not get wet or moldy and it has a better insulating value or R rating.
Also make sure you let the joists dry out with a dehumidifier and a fan for a couple of days before you install the plywood. Sometimes the wood is wet and needs to totally dry or you end up with more issues.
Enjoy your room.
