Cover old floorboards in West Wickham
1930s detached and large semis 1930s detached homes floorboards in West Wickham 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 West Wickham actually involves
1930s detached and large semis 1930s detached homes floorboards in West Wickham 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 detached homes here often have herringbone parquet under the carpet — inspected first.
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- 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 West Wickham
- Stair nosings
Older West Wickham stairs often have shallow treads — we re-cut grippers rather than force a standard kit.
- Doorway transitions
Most 1930s detached homes 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 West Wickham bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
In short — cover old floorboards in West Wickham from £20/m² prep, spec'd to the decorative floor above.
Postcodes: BR4 · Routes: the A232 · Common build: 1930s detached homes.
Covering Coney Hall, Wickham Court, Langley Park.
Relevant finishes for cover old floorboards
Cover Old Floorboards in West Wickham — common questions
Absolutely — a lot of 1930s detached and large semis customers in West Wickham 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 BR4 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 Coney Hall fits.
Usually just a heavy underlay is enough for carpet in West Wickham period rooms — the underlay bridges gaps. LVT, laminate and vinyl all need proper ply or hardboard overlay.