Period floorboard overlay across DA1
1930s semis, terraces off Crayford Road, plus converted industrial flats 1930s semis floorboards in Crayford were never designed to hold LVT — the boards are too narrow, too gappy, too uneven. We spec ply, hardboard or latex prep depending on board condition and what's going on top.
What cover old floorboards in Crayford actually involves
1930s semis, terraces off Crayford Road, plus converted industrial flats 1930s semis floorboards in Crayford were never designed to hold LVT — the boards are too narrow, too gappy, too uneven. We spec ply, hardboard or latex prep depending on board condition and what's going on top.
Converted industrial flats often have polished concrete — checked for moisture before LVT.
Three things that decide a subfloor prep fit in Crayford
- Crayford subfloor reality
Converted industrial flats often have polished concrete — checked for moisture before LVT.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Crayford bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
- Doorway transitions
Most 1930s semis 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 1930s semis in Barnes Cray — old boards covered, LVT laid perfectly flat." — Crayford customer
Postcodes: DA1 · Routes: the A206 and Bluewater link road · Common build: 1930s semis.
Covering Barnes Cray, Slade Green border, Crayford town.
Cover Old Floorboards jobs we've finished nearby
Cover Old Floorboards in Crayford — common questions
Usually just a heavy underlay is enough for carpet in Crayford 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 Barnes Cray fits.
6mm overlay plus 4mm LVT plus 1mm underlay = 11mm rise. Interior doors often need trimming. We handle it as part of the DA1 prep.
Absolutely — a lot of 1930s semis, terraces off Crayford Road, plus converted industrial flats customers in Crayford keep original boards in a sitting room and overlay the halls and kitchen. We coordinate the transition.