Cutting into the basement floor

10-07-2005, 08:26 PM	#1
hallbum underqualified shoprocket   Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chicago Posts: 9	Cutting into the basement floor to install plumbing for the basement bathroom. Is there one specific tool that is better/easier/faster in regards to cutting into the concrete?? should i go at it with the sledgehammer? or rent something a little more hightech from homedepot?? any thoughts?

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10-07-2005, 10:54 PM	#2
Teetorbilt Contractor   Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jensen Beach, FL Posts: 835	Cutting into the basement floor Rent a small hammer. Assuming that you are on a 4" slab, start 3" inside the projected hole. Put a hole in the center and work your way out to the perimeter, removing the material as you go. If you can drill a hole in the center of your project, you will create less stress to your slab.

10-07-2005, 11:05 PM	#3
pipeguy Member   Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 160	Cutting into the basement floor An electric jackhammer will make short work of it. Try to get one about 60#. 30# might be a little light, 90# is somewhat cumbersome but effective.

10-07-2005, 11:14 PM	#4
mighty anvil Member   Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 129	Cutting into the basement floor You can rent a diamond concrete saw that will make a much smaller and neater opening and won't have trouble with reinforcing steel. Some are circular blade type and some are chain type.