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   zendo | Dec 26, 2004 07:33pm | #1

   Im not a drycore expert, but I think you can stack layers of it to shim. 

   As for the crete, My first suggestion is no matter what advise you get, find a local concrete wholesaler and ask at the desk.  You can skimcoat but depending on the application, and thickness you may need to add rebar 'pins' that stick up from the current surface for good adhesion.  Reason being the amount you want to lay isnt that thick.  

   I saw a worse situation this summer where the owner decided to finish his own garage floor with no help.  The concrete truck came and poured and before he could even fully float the floor even it hardened up on him. Truck driver said there should have been 3-4 guys helping.

    

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   1toolman | Dec 26, 2004 08:19pm | #2

   Yes, you can shim it, but only up to 1/4".  DriCore sells shim packs that are nothing more than the dimpled plastic material that is on the bottom of the 2' x 2' pannels cut into 4" squares.  Being that my floor is so rough and uneven I would need more shims than panels.  That's why I want to resurface the floor.

   Tim

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   1toolman | Dec 30, 2004 04:46pm | #3

   Maybe I should clarify my question.  It is not so much about the driCore as it is about how to overlay my basement slab.  As I mentioned above, the slab is sloped due to significant settling and would require an overlay of 1/2" to 3" from in about 12'.  Any advice on material or techniques?  I have an idea of how to do it but am looking for a sanity check or other good ideas.

   Thanks

   Tim