HOME REMODELING 101

 

Author is a former builder and instructor of "Save Time and

Money in Home Remodeling" continuing education course

at Emory University.

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Brick Floors

I have never seen this personally myself, but I have heard many 
stories of homes with brick floors not only in part of the house, but 
brick floors throughout the house! What is the best way to make a 
change, if you can't stand the brick floors any longer?

Although I have not encountered brick floors in a home remodeling or 
renovation project, I did have to finish what used to be a 1938 garage 
once.  The floor was very uneven and actually sloped.  I imagine that 
these are issues that would be similar to what one would face with 
brick floors.  I ultimately hired a tile contractor to use a self-
leveling compound to even the floor and provide a good surface for tile.

If you have brick floors, you might want to consult an experienced 
tile contractor to consider the self-leveling compound possibility.

Another possibility that comes to mind is that you might sand the 
brick floor and then paint or seal it.  This would be very laborious 
and dusty, but possible.

Good luck with your brick floor solution!
 

 

 

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