Cover old floorboards in Sidcup
Mostly 1930s, with newer flats around the station 1930s bay-fronted semis floorboards in Sidcup 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 Sidcup actually involves
Mostly 1930s, with newer flats around the station 1930s bay-fronted semis floorboards in Sidcup 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.
1930s pine boards over joists — usually need a 6mm ply overlay before LVT or vinyl.
"Victorian 1930s bay-fronted semis in Sidcup Hill — old boards covered, LVT laid perfectly flat." — Sidcup 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 Sidcup
- Sidcup subfloor reality
1930s pine boards over joists — usually need a 6mm ply overlay before LVT or vinyl.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Sidcup bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
- Doorway transitions
Most 1930s bay-fronted semis doorways here need a bevelled bar rather than a Z-bar to clear the carpet next door.
Recap — period floorboard prep across DA14/DA15 for LVT, laminate, vinyl and carpet.
Postcodes: DA14/DA15 · Routes: the A20 · Common build: 1930s bay-fronted semis.
Covering Sidcup Hill, Halfway Street, New Eltham border.
Cover Old Floorboards jobs we've finished nearby
Cover Old Floorboards in Sidcup — common questions
Usually just a heavy underlay is enough for carpet in Sidcup 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 Sidcup Hill fits.
6mm overlay plus 4mm LVT plus 1mm underlay = 11mm rise. Interior doors often need trimming. We handle it as part of the DA14/DA15 prep.
Absolutely — a lot of Mostly 1930s, with newer flats around the station customers in Sidcup keep original boards in a sitting room and overlay the halls and kitchen. We coordinate the transition.