Hither Green floorboard prep — ready for any decorative floor
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 SE13 period property fits.
What cover old floorboards in Hither Green 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 SE13 period property fits.
Corbett estate has original pine boards throughout — plywood overlay before LVT is standard.
"Victorian corbett estate victorian terraces in Corbett estate — old boards covered, LVT laid perfectly flat." — Hither Green 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
Three things that decide a subfloor prep fit in Hither Green
- Hither Green subfloor reality
Corbett estate has original pine boards throughout — plywood overlay before LVT is standard.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Hither Green bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
- Doorway transitions
Most corbett estate victorian terraces doorways here need a bevelled bar rather than a Z-bar to clear the carpet next door.
Bottom line: old boards aren't a subfloor. Cover them properly and the new floor lasts.
Postcodes: SE13 · Routes: the South Circular and A21 · Common build: Corbett estate Victorian terraces.
Covering Corbett estate, Staplehurst, Manor Lane.
Cover Old Floorboards jobs we've finished nearby
Cover Old Floorboards in Hither Green — common questions
Absolutely — a lot of Victorian terraces (including the Corbett estate) plus small period conversions customers in Hither Green keep original boards in a sitting room and overlay the halls and kitchen. We coordinate the transition.
6mm overlay plus 4mm LVT plus 1mm underlay = 11mm rise. Interior doors often need trimming. We handle it as part of the SE13 prep.
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 Corbett estate fits.
Usually just a heavy underlay is enough for carpet in Hither Green period rooms — the underlay bridges gaps. LVT, laminate and vinyl all need proper ply or hardboard overlay.