Lightweight Concrete Floor Over Plywood

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Lightweight concrete floor over plywood.

Does anyone out there have any information about how we can do a finished concrete floor on a plywood subfl. It lays down ultra flat. The reduced quantity of concrete and steel reinforcement offsets the marginally higher cost of lightweight concrete floor systems. The installation of calcium aluminate cement based self leveling concrete param 5500 along with expanded metal lath for reinforcement is a successful fast track method to convert a plywood subfloor into a beautiful concrete floor.

We are building a 2 story condominium complex with concrete slab on grade. Since lightweight concrete is more prone to cracking than traditional concrete it can lead to problems when used with hardwood floors. Plywood substrate in a kitchen. For locations where carpet is going to be installed lightweight concrete is an acceptable material for building a subfloor.

Lots of guys pour directly ontop of the plywood but i wanted to find out if anyone has heard of putting like a building paper down first. The original plan was to do a 2 concrete pour over our radiant heat system as recommended by our builder. When installed correctly your concrete over plywood floor will not permit moisture through will not warp or buckle and will come with all the benefits of concrete in an easy to care for floor. Please send us information regarding the proper chemical to use to achieve the proper mix for the lightweight concrete.

Should i put a membrane between the concrete topping over plywood subfloor we are going to be pouring a 1 5 concrete slab overtop of a plywood floor to encase our in floor heating pipes. Metal lath stapled over plywood substrate. Duraamen s param 5500 goes on thin in a 3 8 to 1 2 thick application. We are hearing a lot of concerns from concrete contractors about pouring that thin.

For the second story a foamed type of lightweight concrete is being used over plywood for sound absorption between floors.