Sunken Den
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08-06-02, 08:10 PM
Sunken Den
Just purchased a home and it has a sunken den 5 1/2 inches lower than the other floor. Would like to raise it to level of the other floors,concrete slab all floors . Den size is 18' by 20' should I fill in with light weight concrete or builb up with 2'by4' and plywood or is there another way to fix this sunken den. Want to finish floor with hardwood floor.
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08-07-02, 10:07 AM
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I would go with framing up with PT 2 x 6 ripped to the proper width to end up with your plywood sub floor at the correct height for your intended finished floor to be flush with the other rooms.
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08-07-02, 03:41 PM
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HRS:
Why not leave it alone and run hardwood in both areas? You'd be surprised at the final appearance if done correctly. Thiggy has an idea but you'll always have a different feel and sound from one area to another.
Ken Fisher
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Why not leave it alone and run hardwood in both areas? You'd be surprised at the final appearance if done correctly. Thiggy has an idea but you'll always have a different feel and sound from one area to another.
Ken Fisher
www.floridawoodfloors.net
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08-08-02, 04:26 AM
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My suggestion was assuming that HRS was specifically wanting the den floor level with the rest of the house. If there is an accessability issue, such as wheelchair, etc. then this may be critical.
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08-12-02, 04:17 AM
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Personally, I would go the lumber route as I could do it myself as I do not do masonry/concrete work. However if you were going to be hiring the work out anyway, just get a few estimates for both methods.
