old fireplace concrete and baltic floor

[samhorr]

Hi

I have removed carpets etc and am makign repairs to baltic (thanks for that info BTW) floors. However the previous owners have removed fireplaces, chimney etc but left a concrete slab in the corner of each room where the old fireplaces were. Any ideas on what to do - we can't install fireplaces and the floor joists are built around the slab of cocrete.

Sam

[Wood Butcher]

What about grinding and polishing the concrete then a coat of lacquer over the top? Make it into a feature.

[Ashore]

Have to build on top , wine storage, water feature , cabinet, etc :confused:

[samhorr]

Thanks
I thought that might be the case but live in hope

Now to construct a 1920s style corner cupboard or shelving unit!!!

[Pulse]

Samhorr, I scabbed the granite cutouts from a mates kitchen sink and cooktop - layed a new reinforced slab and installed the granite flush with the boards, seal around it with black sikaflex... looks good, I'll try to post some photos

Cheers
Pulse

[journeyman Mick]

Samhorr,
you could cut the concrete down (dusty and noisy but do-able) and direct stick some matching flooring on top of the concrete.

Mick

[samhorr]

That sounds brlliant
as the house is full of dust and grit anyway who'd notice a bit more
I migh post some piccies to get a better idea