Cover old floorboards in Swanley
1960s and 70s estates, post-war semis and newer developments toward Hextable 1960s and 70s estates floorboards in Swanley 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 Swanley actually involves
1960s and 70s estates, post-war semis and newer developments toward Hextable 1960s and 70s estates floorboards in Swanley 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.
60s/70s housing often has solid concrete slabs — quick LVT installs once screeded.
- 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
What we check first on a Swanley subfloor prep job
- Swanley subfloor reality
60s/70s housing often has solid concrete slabs — quick LVT installs once screeded.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Swanley bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
- Doorway transitions
Most 1960s and 70s estates doorways here need a bevelled bar rather than a Z-bar to clear the carpet next door.
"Sitting room boards kept original, everything else overlaid — clean transitions." — BR8 homeowner
Recap — period floorboard prep across BR8 for LVT, laminate, vinyl and carpet.
Postcodes: BR8 · Routes: the M25 at junction 3 · Common build: 1960s and 70s estates.
Covering Hextable, Swanley village, Crockenhill border.
Cover Old Floorboards jobs we've finished nearby
Cover Old Floorboards in Swanley — common questions
Usually just a heavy underlay is enough for carpet in Swanley 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 Hextable fits.
6mm overlay plus 4mm LVT plus 1mm underlay = 11mm rise. Interior doors often need trimming. We handle it as part of the BR8 prep.
Absolutely — a lot of 1960s and 70s estates, post-war semis and newer developments toward Hextable customers in Swanley keep original boards in a sitting room and overlay the halls and kitchen. We coordinate the transition.