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Discuss highest point on a concrete floor ? in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; hi all what is the quickest method of finding the highest point on a concrete floor ? eg a particular laser level etc...
          
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    Default highest point on a concrete floor ?

    hi all what is the quickest method of finding the highest point on a concrete floor ? eg a particular laser level etc
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    Default Re: highest point on a concrete floor ?

    Use a six foot level to check..
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    Default Re: highest point on a concrete floor ?

    laser level and a staff
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    Default Re: highest point on a concrete floor ?

    what laser level do you recommend ?
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    Default Re: highest point on a concrete floor ?

    A self leveling one..
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    Default Re: highest point on a concrete floor ?

    whitebeam, any particular make or brand ? thanks
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    Dewalt DW087
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    Default Re: highest point on a concrete floor ?

    Dewalt or the bosch ones seem popular, I have one but it's not one of the mainstream ones and cost £100 but works for me..
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    Default Re: highest point on a concrete floor ?

    this is the one I have Bosch GLL 2-50 + BM1 - Laser Level + Wall Mount Set
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    Default Re: highest point on a concrete floor ?

    Lader level staffand marker pen
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    Another option when no laser and staff are to hand, is the datum line and string method.

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    Default Re: highest point on a concrete floor ?

    or you could flood the floor the last dry patch is your high point
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    laser and staff are best method
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Ramic View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ajax123 View Post
    Think it was the beer on this occasion.....
    Apologies then, you are excused !
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    Default Re: highest point on a concrete floor ?

    [QUOTE=jay;551843]or you could flood the floor the last dry patch is your high point [/QUOTE My sort of humour.
    Is this the for runner of the water level?(probably only the old gits will get that one,it's pre techno!)
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