How can I level the floor in the kitchen of an old house?
Getting ready to redo the the kitchen of a 100 year old house. Would like to install a rigid floating water proof vinyl floor. Some areas of floor 2 in. Out of level. What is the most cost effective methodology to level the floors?
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Well I used a foundation specialist. My mom's house is not quite yet 100 years old, but we live in earthquake country and over the years, life happens. 2" is a huge disparity, I would certainly consider a few consults with foundation contractors. Here is how to hire any contractor you will ever need.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0242-hiring-contractor
Once you are sure of the foundation and future settling issues, if you don't want to put down new sub flooring you can purchase a floor leveler product that you pour.
Thank you all. We have a stone foundation. We have reinforced structural supports in basement but structural engineers have warned us no try to level floors by raising. (Breaking windows and wall problems.) Believe we have stabilized foundation.
Thinking we going to use some form floor leveling liquid. Any suggestions about what kind?
You need to have the house leveled and replace/repairs made to the support posts/piers that are currently under the house.