27 Jun How to choose the right floor for your shed

One of the questions we’re asked most often is: “what sort of base or floor do I need?”.

There are four options, each with some pros and cons. In some cases, one or another will be a pretty clear choice, but sometimes you’ll need to weigh things up to make a slightly more difficult decision.

Here’s some information that might help, and remember, we’re always here to answer your questions to help you get the shed that’s right for you.

A slab

Laying a concrete slab is the most expensive option, favoured by many who use their shed as a workshop, and often where the ground is uneven.

It’s strong, protects the shed from shifting ground and moisture, and can make it easier to clean up if you regularly make a mess (sawdust, metal shavings, spills, etc).

The initial expense is even greater if you do need to do some excavation to level off the ground before laying the slab and the process of building takes longer.

And it’s permanent. If you decide to move the shed, you’re either going to be left with a big patch of concrete or you’ll need to get a bobcat in to remove it.

Pavers

If you already have a paved area that’s big enough for a shed, that might be a good option.

If you already have a paved area and want to locate your shed next to that, it might also make sense to add more paving for a neat, consistent look.

Pavers aren’t quite as solid as a slab, of course, but are still a very robust, wear-resistant base – although if being waterproof is important to you, they won’t be the best option.

They do need to be laid on a level surface, so you might need to do a bit of excavating.

A heavy duty floor

The option of a heavy-duty floor is an attractive one, even if the ground isn’t level.

It’s strong and comes with legs so you won’t need to excavate to get a solid, level base for your shed.

So, as well as saving the cost of excavation, you also have the future option of moving the shed.

If you go with the heavy-duty floor, you don’t need to buy the rebated floor as well, as the rebated floor panel is part of the kit.

A rebated floor

If your shed is going on level ground, you have this most cost-effective option.

It’s also the easiest option for a do-it-yourselfer using a kit.

The rebated floor is also a fairly attractive option if you think you might want to relocate the shed in the future.

It’s also worth knowing …

• While the majority of our cedar sheds don’t come with a floor, we make floors – both rebated and heavy duty – suitable for every model.
• A heavy-duty floor will cost around twice as much as an equivalent rebated floor (although still substantially less than laying a concrete slab).
• A Stilla floor kit can even be used if you’ve already bought a different shed from somewhere else as they come in a wide range of dimensions
• All Keter sheds come with a floor included.