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  1. #1
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    Default old fireplace concrete and baltic floor

    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

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

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




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

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

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    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

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    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
    "If you need a machine today and don't buy it,

    tomorrow you will have paid for it and not have it."

    - Henry Ford 1938

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    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

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