Period floorboard overlay across SE28
1970s Peabody-era estates transitioning to mid-rise new-builds 1970s peabody estates floorboards in Thamesmead 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 Thamesmead actually involves
1970s Peabody-era estates transitioning to mid-rise new-builds 1970s peabody estates floorboards in Thamesmead 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 70s screed is often uneven — self-levelling latex is almost always needed for LVT.
- 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 Thamesmead subfloor prep job
- Stair nosings
Older Thamesmead stairs often have shallow treads — we re-cut grippers rather than force a standard kit.
- Doorway transitions
Most 1970s peabody estates 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 Thamesmead bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
"Sitting room boards kept original, everything else overlaid — clean transitions." — SE28 homeowner
In short — cover old floorboards in Thamesmead from £20/m² prep, spec'd to the decorative floor above.
Postcodes: SE28 · Routes: the A2016 (Bronze Age Way) · Common build: 1970s Peabody estates.
Covering Southmere, West Thamesmead, Binsey Walk.
Cover Old Floorboards jobs we've finished nearby
Cover Old Floorboards in Thamesmead — common questions
Absolutely — a lot of 1970s Peabody-era estates transitioning to mid-rise new-builds customers in Thamesmead 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 SE28 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 Southmere fits.
Usually just a heavy underlay is enough for carpet in Thamesmead period rooms — the underlay bridges gaps. LVT, laminate and vinyl all need proper ply or hardboard overlay.