Are you planning a new kitchen? Perhaps your existing kitchen has seen better days and is in major need of renovation. Or maybe you’ve just moved into an older property that requires a complete overhaul. There’s only one thing standing between you and your dream home – an uneven kitchen floor.
Whether it’s a sloping floor or the surface is sagging, it’s essential that the surface is level if you are considering laying new flooring. In this article, we’ll take a look at the importance of an even kitchen floor and the methods that will result in a level surface and a beautiful finish.
What Can Cause an Uneven Kitchen Floor?
A problem with your floor usually signifies there is a problem deeper down. For example, a sloping floor could be a sign of problems with your foundations or warped floor joists. In general, the older the property, the more likely that foundation problems will occur at some point. Even the smallest crack can cause the floor to raise or lower in areas. Whether you lay carpet, tile, vinyl, or wood flooring, you’ll still be able to feel those differences.
Water damage can also cause floors to become uneven. A leaking pipe or groundwater seeping in from the outside could all degrade the materials that make up your kitchen floor. Excess moisture is especially damaging to wooden joists and subflooring, both of which are essential to supporting the structure of your home.
Addressing the Problem Permanently
Before planning your brand new floor finish, it’s important to address the issue of the uneven floor before you lay a single tile or plank. Laying a floor finish over an uneven floor is never a good idea. Laminate or solid wood will start to buckle and warp. Vinyl flooring will appear bumpy both visibly and underfoot. And ceramic or porcelain tiles will start to crack without a solid and even surface to adhere to.
The first step in the process is a flooring assessment from a professional floor screeder such as Screedafloor based in Essex, London and Kent.
