Protecting a concrete floor.

[Ian_m]

I am having a new kitchen fitted, but intend to remove the tiled floor exposing the concrete base before the new kitchen fitting starts. The tiles do appear to come away quite cleanly from the floor leaving the concrete quite flat and untouched.

As the kitchen will need to be used before fitting, during fitting and until SWMBO decides on a new flooring, can I seal the exposed concrete floor to stop dust getting throughout the house AND maintain a suitable surface to take new floor tiles. Would plain old concrete sealer be OK, how about diluted PVA ?

[Guy King]

The message from "Ian_m" contains these words:

Dilute PVA would be fine - but don't put it on too thick or it may interfere with tile glue later - though I haven't heard of such happening.

[Ian_m]

Just been to B&Q and I think PVA will win on price as well ie couple of quid compared to £20 for concrete sealer.

[meow2222]

PVA can make a slippery surface and stops tile adhesive sticking, made that mistake myself. If its only short term you shouldnt need to seal the crete, or is it disintegrating?

NT

[The Natural Philosopher]

Yes and yes.

Both are cheaper than concrete paint, which works well for ages.

[Ian_m]

No its not disintegrating, its just that there may be a space of many weeks/months after the kitchen is fitted before suitable flooring will be chosen and fitted.

[Guy King]

The message from "Ian_m" contains these words:

Get some very cheap vinyl. Or perhaps a tenner's worth of hardboard.

[Ian_m]

Now thats a good idea.....