Breaking up concrete with metal lath underneath?

Question

We were going to lay ceramic tile, then decided not to (to much work). Now we have a concrete slab with metal lath underneath down our hallway.

We are going to lay hardwood....but I was wondering if it would be wise to remove the concrete and start fresh. Or leave it...however it is about 1/2" higher then the rest of the floor.

Our floor are not level and we were trying to make it level for te ceramic tile.

A real mess we got ourselfs into!!

Any suggestion?

Answer 1

you can add an angled piece of wood instaed of leveling the floor or breaking up concrete.  if you like email me at [e-mail] with more information about your situation.  i am a professional carpenter and an assitant to a builder with 35 years experience.  the more details you can give the better and a pic or a few of them would be great. my boss and i have run into this type of situation several times, and he has always fixed it to the clients satisfaction.  ttys bye

Answer 2

not enough info. Is this concrete part of you foundation or is it another layer on top? Are you going to redo the flooring in the whole house?