The FINAL Layer! – DIY Limecrete Floor (Part 4)

ByMAKE. DO. GROW March 18, 2023 0 min

This limecrete floor project has been months in the making. From removing the old concrete to digging down over 40cm to filling everything back in with a combination of geotextile, LECA, natural hydraulic lime (NHL 5) and installing the underfloor heating pipework; we’re finally ready for the last layer.

The plan was to show one big timelapse of laying the rest of the floor. But of course, things don’t always go to plan.

Let’s see how we get on as we move one step closer to finishing this epic project.

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I've only just started knitting again and have had to upgrade from my original Symfonie needles (they tend to snap quite easily). I have a set of stainless steel needles from ChiaoGoo and also an ebony set from Lantern Moon.

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The FINAL Layer! – DIY Limecrete Floor (Part 4)

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