Period floorboard overlay across BR7
A Victorian victorian and edwardian detached homes in Chislehurst West typically gets 6mm ply for LVT prep, 3mm hardboard for vinyl, or heavy underlay only for carpet. We spec on the survey to match the decorative floor above.
What cover old floorboards in Chislehurst actually involves
A Victorian victorian and edwardian detached homes in Chislehurst West typically gets 6mm ply for LVT prep, 3mm hardboard for vinyl, or heavy underlay only for carpet. We spec on the survey to match the decorative floor above.
Period detached homes often have parquet under the carpet — we lift carefully before quoting.
Three things that decide a subfloor prep fit in Chislehurst
- Chislehurst subfloor reality
Period detached homes often have parquet under the carpet — we lift carefully before quoting.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Chislehurst bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
- Doorway transitions
Most victorian and edwardian detached homes doorways here need a bevelled bar rather than a Z-bar to clear the carpet next door.
- 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
Bottom line: old boards aren't a subfloor. Cover them properly and the new floor lasts.
"Victorian victorian and edwardian detached homes in Chislehurst West — old boards covered, LVT laid perfectly flat." — Chislehurst customer
Postcodes: BR7 · Routes: the A222 and A20 · Common build: Victorian and Edwardian detached homes.
Covering Chislehurst West, Mottingham border, Petts Wood border.
Cover Old Floorboards jobs we've finished nearby
Cover Old Floorboards in Chislehurst — common questions
Usually just a heavy underlay is enough for carpet in Chislehurst 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 Chislehurst West fits.
6mm overlay plus 4mm LVT plus 1mm underlay = 11mm rise. Interior doors often need trimming. We handle it as part of the BR7 prep.
Absolutely — a lot of Victorian and Edwardian detached homes, cottages near the common customers in Chislehurst keep original boards in a sitting room and overlay the halls and kitchen. We coordinate the transition.