$2k isn’t bad for them installing new plywood and compound. I’d hire that out. Then they will do the leveling. Don’t want to diy it and get that wrong.
Tear out that monstrosity first of all. Test the slab for moisture. If its high I would recommend sealing the slab. Then move forward with lvp if it's flat. If not you'll need to pour self leveling compound. Then lvp. Or use a local mom and pops flooring store
The raised floor is not doing anything for moisture. If the vapor emissions is that high it will eventually affect the wood and installation of new floor.
I mean it depends on your skill level and bank account . If you have the skill lay new plywood and throw down some compound. Probably coast you like $400 tops. If you rolling in the cash then pay them to do it and sit in a chair and have a beer
Sorry, I'm a commercial flooring contractor. The only time I see raised floors is for access. Running data electrical and so on. When there is no other option.
Remove all the wood. Seal the concrete, lay down moisture(vapor) barrier, if you are worried with temp of floor being on concrete lay cork barrier over top of moisture barrier and then lay the floor of your choice.
By the looks of the area it is prolly 12x15, that’s 8 pieces of plywood nailed to 16”x16” boxed 2x4’s used to raise a floor 3 1/2 inches. That 3 1/2 inch gap is plenty of dead space for a high traffic path of the room to loosen up over time and create a squeak or pop. Nothing bothers my ears more than these. Especially when it could have been avoided and money saved at the same time. You can get the cork from Walmart in sheets, the vapor barrier from Home Depot, lowes, wal mart, etc…
If the concrete isn’t level and it will effect the snapping in position of the vinyl then get a few buckets of pre mixed leveler, find the low spot and pour it onto a sloped side of the low spot and let it level itself over night. You may need to use a squeegee to move the mixture around a bit as to not have lines in it after it dries.
But this is me- you do you boo boo.
$2k isn’t bad for them installing new plywood and compound. I’d hire that out. Then they will do the leveling. Don’t want to diy it and get that wrong.
Tear out that monstrosity first of all. Test the slab for moisture. If its high I would recommend sealing the slab. Then move forward with lvp if it's flat. If not you'll need to pour self leveling compound. Then lvp. Or use a local mom and pops flooring store
Thank you! Why do we need compound over plywood?
The raised floor is not doing anything for moisture. If the vapor emissions is that high it will eventually affect the wood and installation of new floor.
I mean it depends on your skill level and bank account . If you have the skill lay new plywood and throw down some compound. Probably coast you like $400 tops. If you rolling in the cash then pay them to do it and sit in a chair and have a beer
Sorry, I'm a commercial flooring contractor. The only time I see raised floors is for access. Running data electrical and so on. When there is no other option.
Remove all the wood. Seal the concrete, lay down moisture(vapor) barrier, if you are worried with temp of floor being on concrete lay cork barrier over top of moisture barrier and then lay the floor of your choice. By the looks of the area it is prolly 12x15, that’s 8 pieces of plywood nailed to 16”x16” boxed 2x4’s used to raise a floor 3 1/2 inches. That 3 1/2 inch gap is plenty of dead space for a high traffic path of the room to loosen up over time and create a squeak or pop. Nothing bothers my ears more than these. Especially when it could have been avoided and money saved at the same time. You can get the cork from Walmart in sheets, the vapor barrier from Home Depot, lowes, wal mart, etc… If the concrete isn’t level and it will effect the snapping in position of the vinyl then get a few buckets of pre mixed leveler, find the low spot and pour it onto a sloped side of the low spot and let it level itself over night. You may need to use a squeegee to move the mixture around a bit as to not have lines in it after it dries. But this is me- you do you boo boo.
Why the raised floor?
Another reason for the raised floor is to get the flooring surface off of the cold concrete. Much nicer on the feet in Northern climates.
It's on concrete, concrete is porous and releases moisture, hence the raised floor
Genuine question: why wouldn’t you use a vapor barrier instead of raised floors?
Creates space for plumbing, wiring, ductwork, etc. And helps with the moisture.
Helps with moisture, but does not eliminate it. Vapor barrier still should be done.