Filling gap between concrete slab and wall
🏠 homeproduct problemSingle report ●●●●●
A homeowner is unsure how to properly fill a 3-inch gap between a concrete slab and a wall before installing vinyl floor tiles, specifically concerned about whether filling it with concrete will interfere with necessary expansion.
What people do today
- Self-leveling concrete
- Consulting online forums
- Ignoring the gap
🔧 Fix this
Ideas a builder, maker or community group could start on:
- A mobile app that identifies flooring subfloor issues via photo analysis and provides material-specific repair guides.
- A standardized database of regional building codes and best practices for subfloor preparation by material type.
- A marketplace connecting DIYers with local contractors for short-duration professional consultations on specific repair steps.
Real voices
“I discovered this ~3 inch wide gap between the concrete slab the floor will sit on and the wall.”
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