Erith floorboard prep — ready for any decorative floor
Victorian and post-war terraces, plus riverside new-builds along the High Street victorian and post-war terraces floorboards in Erith 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 Erith actually involves
Victorian and post-war terraces, plus riverside new-builds along the High Street victorian and post-war terraces floorboards in Erith 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.
Riverside flats sometimes flag damp — we use a meter before guaranteeing any glue-down vinyl.
Three things that decide a subfloor prep fit in Erith
- Erith subfloor reality
Riverside flats sometimes flag damp — we use a meter before guaranteeing any glue-down vinyl.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Erith bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
- Doorway transitions
Most victorian and post-war terraces 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
Recap — period floorboard prep across DA8 for LVT, laminate, vinyl and carpet.
"Victorian victorian and post-war terraces in Northumberland Heath — old boards covered, LVT laid perfectly flat." — Erith customer
Postcodes: DA8 · Routes: the A206 along the river · Common build: Victorian and post-war terraces.
Covering Northumberland Heath, Slade Green, Belvedere border.
Cover Old Floorboards jobs we've finished nearby
Cover Old Floorboards in Erith — common questions
Usually just a heavy underlay is enough for carpet in Erith 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 Northumberland Heath fits.
6mm overlay plus 4mm LVT plus 1mm underlay = 11mm rise. Interior doors often need trimming. We handle it as part of the DA8 prep.
Absolutely — a lot of Victorian and post-war terraces, plus riverside new-builds along the High Street customers in Erith keep original boards in a sitting room and overlay the halls and kitchen. We coordinate the transition.