2nd floor concrete floor
Hi all, We are gutting our 2nd floor main bath, and have found something unexpected - a concrete floor. It's about 2-3 inches thick and has the original small tiles inset into it. Portions of it have been busted out to accomodate plumbing, but the majority of it remains. I can't figure out how they poured it - it seems to be "floating" on top of the floor joists. I'd really like to remove it - most of the bathroom fixtures will be moved to a different location, thus a lot of plumbing work. I'm thinking I could rent a small electric jackhammer, but I'm wondering what the vibration will do to the house or the supporting joists. Anyone ever run into anything like this before? The other option is to open up the ceiling below and run the pipes that way, creating small holes in the concrete to bring the pipes up when needed. Suggestions? Thanks, Shane
look for a 12', or 14" gaspowered saw for rental. Partner makes thye ones most Fire Dept's use and are pretty easy to run once you get the hang of starting it. Stihl also makes a decent saw but it's a bear to drag around. If you do decide to go with one of these make sure you cut with the saw traveling across the line of derection your moving in instead of inline with it. If the saw kick back it'll ruin your day.