shed flooring

[stewart59]

Hi there

My new shed will be built on a concrete slab. I'd appreciate suggestions about coverings for the concrete.

I'm looking for something that:

• will reduce fatigue on legs and back
• doesn't retain sawdust
• preferably makes it easier to see dropped screws, etc
• Can withstand moving Triton workcentre and router table around. Nothing heavier than that.

I've been thinking of vinyl planks. Bits can be replaced if they get damaged.

Thanks

Stewart

[BobL]

I can't see vinyl planks doing much for your legs and back.
I reckon you are better off painting the floor and using mats that can be moved around and picked up when you want to really clean up.

[MikeJ]

Not long finished my floor. I used a couple of layers of thick plastic and then 12mm exterior grade ply (varnished both sides). I did not glue it down just used biscuits to join the ply together. Easy to clean easy on the feet because it is floating. I also looked at vinyl planks but it worked out very expensive compared to the ply. Very pleased so far.

[stewart59]

Not long finished my floor. I used a couple of layers of thick plastic and then 12mm exterior grade ply (varnished both sides). I did not glue it down just used biscuits to join the ply together. Easy to clean easy on the feet because it is floating. I also looked at vinyl planks but it worked out very expensive compared to the ply. Very pleased so far.

Mike and Bob
Thanks for your input. Mike, I'm surprised that a couple of layers of plastic sheet provides cushioning. Also, when you say "varnish", what sort of varnish was it?

Stewart