Question:
Can I set concrete bases for garage cabinets, directly on the existing
garage floor? Concrete bases are for providing a level surface and
elevated surface for floor to ceiling style garage melamanie (sp?)
cabinets. They would be approximately 4 inches tall, formed out of 2x4
or 2x6 depending on top elevation of base to garage floor slope. The
garage floor concrete is new and I wasn't planning on any steel or
connections from new/old concrete.
Answer:
-I am in the arid southwest (az) and moisture doesn't tend to be an
issue. The reason for the elevated concrete platforms is two fold.
The garage floor slopes out to the door, and the concrete bases would
be level at their surface. And with the cabinets elevated on concrete,
I can hose out the garage floor without getting the cabinet wet or
having them sitting in the water. It is a very common where I am at...
I am trying to figure out if it can be done retrofitted on a garage
floor, or if it is more common to integrate into the original concrete
work..
-I just built a wooden frame out of 2 x 4s, tapered to level for my old
kitchen base cabinets, now serving as storage cabinets. They aren't even
fastened to the floor or to the cabinets. The cabinets are screwed to
the wall studs, same as is done in the kitchen. Been there about 15
years now.
-Solid concrete. Basically a 24 inch deep step that goes the length of
both sides of the garage, similiar to a washer/dryer step up commonly
found in the rear portion of a garage that has that equipment. I have
alot of other concrete showing up for other jobs, so it just a matter
of adding it to an order...
