Hello
First time poster but I see I'm far from the only one with concrete kitchen floor problems...apologies in advance for any ignorance or naïveté, this is definitely not my area of expertise...
We have a double fronted victorian end of terrace that we moved into a couple of years ago. The heritage surveyor who looked at it for us was worried about damp and I've done some of the (easier) remedial work he suggested though not all of the harder stuff. Either way it's been fine until now when we've discovered black mould growing up through the vinyl floor in the kitchen.
The kitchen is a late extension (not clear from when) with a concrete floor (not clear if DPM installed), and we haven't done anything to it because our intention at some point is to rip the whole thing out in order both to extend and to fix issues like the concrete floor (and exterior ground levels being too high, walls with modern plaster, etc). But now we're going to have to at least get the vinyl out to get rid of the mould.
I'd be really grateful for advice about the most sensible and cost-effective short term fix. We have a three year old so need to keep the kitchen operational too. I guess my basic questions are 1) what can I put over the concrete/do to the concrete that's least likely to cause the same problems to recur in the next couple of years? 2) are there any other temporary and cost-effective measures its worth taking now, before doing the big work in the future?
Also, any tips on reliable and knowledgeable builders/damp specialists in the Cambridgeshire area much appreciated too!
Thanks, and best
P
First time poster but I see I'm far from the only one with concrete kitchen floor problems...apologies in advance for any ignorance or naïveté, this is definitely not my area of expertise...
We have a double fronted victorian end of terrace that we moved into a couple of years ago. The heritage surveyor who looked at it for us was worried about damp and I've done some of the (easier) remedial work he suggested though not all of the harder stuff. Either way it's been fine until now when we've discovered black mould growing up through the vinyl floor in the kitchen.
The kitchen is a late extension (not clear from when) with a concrete floor (not clear if DPM installed), and we haven't done anything to it because our intention at some point is to rip the whole thing out in order both to extend and to fix issues like the concrete floor (and exterior ground levels being too high, walls with modern plaster, etc). But now we're going to have to at least get the vinyl out to get rid of the mould.
I'd be really grateful for advice about the most sensible and cost-effective short term fix. We have a three year old so need to keep the kitchen operational too. I guess my basic questions are 1) what can I put over the concrete/do to the concrete that's least likely to cause the same problems to recur in the next couple of years? 2) are there any other temporary and cost-effective measures its worth taking now, before doing the big work in the future?
Also, any tips on reliable and knowledgeable builders/damp specialists in the Cambridgeshire area much appreciated too!
Thanks, and best
P