We are finishing up a kitchen remodel and have everything done but the laminate floor. When I look at the floor it is nowhere near the flatness spec that the manufacturer recommends. It doesn't satisfy me either. There are a couple spots that are a good 1/4" lower than other areas of the floor.
The sub floor lumber all appears to be in good condition. I can see the entire joist system from the basement. No cracks. When my wife walks across it I don't see any real noticeable sway or sag in any particular joist. the plywood is also solid. No apparent deflection between joists.
It really looks like there are a couple joists that are just at a different level than the others. Maybe slightly bowed or crowned.
What's the best way to level this floor so that I can get it real close to flat?
The liquid levels I've seen are pretty "liquid" like and I'm afraid it will run through the gaps between the plywood.
thanks for the help.
The sub floor lumber all appears to be in good condition. I can see the entire joist system from the basement. No cracks. When my wife walks across it I don't see any real noticeable sway or sag in any particular joist. the plywood is also solid. No apparent deflection between joists.
It really looks like there are a couple joists that are just at a different level than the others. Maybe slightly bowed or crowned.
What's the best way to level this floor so that I can get it real close to flat?
The liquid levels I've seen are pretty "liquid" like and I'm afraid it will run through the gaps between the plywood.
thanks for the help.