Framing For Uneven Concrete Floor

If the board leans or has gaps in certain spots then you can see where the floor is uneven.

Framing for uneven concrete floor.

To test the evenness of a concrete floor lay a 10 foot long 2x4 board across the surface. I use tapcon concrete screws to secure the wood to the floor. In this video i show you the method that i use to attach basement framing to a concrete floor. Fixing an uneven floor is just more than leveling.

You need more planning that you may expect. Use a chalk line on the floor to indicate wall placement and cut a 2 by 4 to fit. The actual framing follows a standard process the only exception being that you may have to toe nail to attach the studs. With the exception of load bearing walls which are built.

Installing a floating subfloor over your cement floor can add warmth homeliness and character to your room. Especially think through to see why the floor became uneven. You can create a floor that is appealing and that will act a barrier between the cold cement and your interior. Whether you want to refinish an uneven basement floor or replace or add new flooring on top of an existing concrete floor somewhere in your home you most likely will need to level the concrete floor.

How to frame a non load bearing interior wall on concrete. Follow the steps below to begin preparations for this process. No matter how your house is currently laid out you re never stuck with it. Find and understand all the potential issues that you have on hand.

Hills and valleys that are more than 3 16 of an inch can cause problems for any flooring you plan to place on top of the concrete flooring. The main problem with trying to frame a shed on an existing concrete slab is trying to set the sill plate. Over time concrete floors can settle unevenly or become uneven due to cracking and moisture.