Period floorboard overlay across SE9
1930s bay-fronted semis with a scattering of post-war infill 1930s bay-fronted semis floorboards in New Eltham 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 New Eltham actually involves
1930s bay-fronted semis with a scattering of post-war infill 1930s bay-fronted semis floorboards in New Eltham 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.
Original pine boards over joists — same story as neighbouring Sidcup, so ply overlay before LVT is the norm.
- 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 New Eltham
- Stair nosings
Older New Eltham stairs often have shallow treads — we re-cut grippers rather than force a standard kit.
- Doorway transitions
Most 1930s bay-fronted 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 New Eltham bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
"Victorian 1930s bay-fronted semis in Avery Hill — old boards covered, LVT laid perfectly flat." — New Eltham customer
In short — cover old floorboards in New Eltham from £20/m² prep, spec'd to the decorative floor above.
Postcodes: SE9 · Routes: the A20 · Common build: 1930s bay-fronted semis.
Covering Avery Hill, Southwood, Green Lane.
Cover Old Floorboards jobs we've finished nearby
Cover Old Floorboards in New Eltham — common questions
Usually just a heavy underlay is enough for carpet in New Eltham 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 Avery Hill fits.
6mm overlay plus 4mm LVT plus 1mm underlay = 11mm rise. Interior doors often need trimming. We handle it as part of the SE9 prep.
Absolutely — a lot of 1930s bay-fronted semis with a scattering of post-war infill customers in New Eltham keep original boards in a sitting room and overlay the halls and kitchen. We coordinate the transition.