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Hospitals, universities, and other large commercial buildings often have concrete floors throughout the building, so there's nothing stopping you as long as the structure itself is strong enough to support the additional weight. Be sure and check your local code enforcement office before buying any materials.
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What can you do with your concrete floor?
Concrete floors are highly requested by people for industrial purpose as well as for home. They are durable, low cost and it requires very less maintanence. What I have done at my home is concrete flooring. I maintain it properly. A polished concrete floor just looks stunning. I recently polished the concrete floor in my home. I got it done from Floortex at Ontario, Canada. I should say a big thanks to the contractors because they have done such a good work. Polished concrete floors are resistant to moisture transmission issues too.
How do you determine if my wall is load bearing for my condo with a concrete flat roof I live in an older two story condo which I live on the second floor and I want to open up a wall?
If the concrete roof is on a brick load bearing wall you cannot open up the wall unless you have a concrete-steel beam below it . If you want a small door or window as opening you can open up the wall (not completely) but lay a beam under the wall for strength .
Can you install hardwood flooring on vapor barrier on concrete slab?
Yes, if it is a floating hardwood floor. You can find them as click together or where the seams are glued. The downside is that often these floors are hard to repair unlike a solid wood floor. But if you want real wood and have concrete you do have options. Don't forget the foam padding required for all these floors.
Can you install a real wood floor on top of a concrete floor?
You can. You start by applying moisture barrier to the concrete--flooring stores have it--then gluing the hardwood to the concrete.
Can a house have concrete flooring on the second floor?
Yes, provided the structure is able to hold up the weight as per the relevant construction codes.
