How to fix kitchen floor?

[MichM]

Looking for advice on how to fix this space. It’s in the kitchen, an old and big oven used to be there and we have had it removed and need to put in a new oven, likely with shelving/cupboard down the right hand side. Floor is a bit of a mess and old owner had that strange yellow bit done which now doesn’t work for smaller oven. Cost effective way to fix? I had thought tiling but seems like a waste of money (we also need to restump so don’t really want to tile yet) help? Do I ask a builder? Is it possible to just add some new concrete on top to level it? 

[EricL]

Hello @MichM 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us and thanks for sharing your question about your kitchen floor.

If you can determine the thickness necessary to fill in the space it might be possible to fill it in with plywood, pine or cement sheeting. This is on the condition that the colour and finish are not an issue. It is possible to use a self-levelling concrete compound, but it is a permanent fix and the only way to remove it is to break the surface apart. Please keep that in mind when you make your decision in regards to what you'll be using to fill the space.

Should you decide to use the other filling materials other than the cement. They can be glued on to the surface ofyour current flooring.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Jason]

Hi @MichM,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We're pleased to have you join us. 

I would be trying to match your timber floorboards as closely as possible. 

Let me tag experienced members such as @Nailbag, @Jewelleryrescue and @Dave-1 to see if they could share their approach. 

Jason

[Dave-1]

Morning @MichM 

I take it that the yellow painted stuff is concrete as well? And does the smaller bit get covered by the new oven you are thinking of?

If thats the case, maybe a thin skirt to be glued over the yellow concrete in black?

Silicone Rubber Sheet from Swift supplies is what I am thinking of. This one is red but was after a product to show you what I mean.

You could cut it to fit the yellow and then glue down like lino. I went with a high temp product as its next to the stove. If the concrete dip needs to be leveled then @EricL;s fill answer is how I would approach that.

Other then a thin skirt the only way to make it smooth or blend would be to rip up the concrete 😕 and then you will ahve to quiet possibly extend joists/bearers as well. Just had a thought, You could paint the yellow with a black paint, even a high temp paint but thats probarlly not needed It would be the easiest to blend the look in short term until you have a plan for the stumps.

Dave

Dave

[MichM]

Thanks Dave yeah the yellow bit is some sort of concrete. The smaller bit doesn’t get fully covered by the new oven (hence the problem) so visually need to try to make it look cohesive. 

I did think about some sort of paint..

[Dave-1]

Morning @MichM 

Mmmmm How about paint for the yellow part and a right angle for the gap with the smaller stove? Something with a long foot and the height to hide the gap? That way you dont need to add floor leveler?

Dave

[Nailbag]

Hi @MichM 

Just need a few bits of clarification in order to advise.

1. Knowing your on stumps, can you get underneath to establish how thick that concrete base is? It would be ideal if it could be removed and then replaced with a timber solution.

2. Whats the long term intention for the existing floorboards? Sand and polish or cover with another flooring product?

3. Whats the lifespan of the existing kitchen?

4. What type of stove are you looking to replace the old one with, free standing or seperate oven and hotplate?

5. Whats the opening width?

Regards Nailbag