Period floorboard overlay across BR3
Covering old boards properly is the difference between a floor that reads flat for 15 years and one that telegraphs every gap in 12 months. Standard prep on BR3 period property fits.
What cover old floorboards in Beckenham actually involves
Covering old boards properly is the difference between a floor that reads flat for 15 years and one that telegraphs every gap in 12 months. Standard prep on BR3 period property fits.
Edwardian pine boards need ply overlay; 30s semis often have chipboard upstairs.
"Victorian edwardian and 1930s semis in Kelsey Park — old boards covered, LVT laid perfectly flat." — Beckenham customer
- Ply, hardboard or latex prep depending on board condition
- Fixes squeaks, gaps and unevenness
- Ready for LVT, laminate, vinyl or carpet
- Suits Victorian, Edwardian and inter-war floorboards
Before we quote a subfloor prep job in Beckenham
- Stair nosings
Older Beckenham stairs often have shallow treads — we re-cut grippers rather than force a standard kit.
- Doorway transitions
Most edwardian and 1930s semis doorways here need a bevelled bar rather than a Z-bar to clear the carpet next door.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Beckenham bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
Bottom line: old boards aren't a subfloor. Cover them properly and the new floor lasts.
Postcodes: BR3 · Routes: the A222 and A234 · Common build: Edwardian and 1930s semis.
Covering Kelsey Park, Elmers End, Copers Cope.
Cover Old Floorboards jobs we've finished nearby
Cover Old Floorboards in Beckenham — common questions
Usually just a heavy underlay is enough for carpet in Beckenham period rooms — the underlay bridges gaps. LVT, laminate and vinyl all need proper ply or hardboard overlay.
Yes — that's the whole point. We fix loose boards, screw where the boards are moving, then overlay on top. Skirting stays in place on most Kelsey Park fits.
6mm overlay plus 4mm LVT plus 1mm underlay = 11mm rise. Interior doors often need trimming. We handle it as part of the BR3 prep.
Absolutely — a lot of Edwardian and 1930s semis with pockets of Victorian around the High Street customers in Beckenham keep original boards in a sitting room and overlay the halls and kitchen. We coordinate the transition.