Ply overlay subfloors across DA1/DA2
12mm ply overlay for DA1/DA2 timber floors that need extra rigidity — where the joists are wide-spaced or the boards are especially uneven. We spec 6 or 12 on survey.
What plywood overlay subfloor prep in Dartford actually involves
12mm ply overlay for DA1/DA2 timber floors that need extra rigidity — where the joists are wide-spaced or the boards are especially uneven. We spec 6 or 12 on survey.
New-build estates use screed slabs straight from the developer — usually LVT-ready.
"Ply overlay across a Victorian terraces around town, plus new-build estates at The Bridge and Stone Lodge first floor in The Bridge — squeaks gone, LVT laid flat." — Dartford customer
- 6mm or 12mm ply overlay for old floorboard subfloors
- Ring-shank nailed on 150mm grid — no squeaks
- Perfect base for LVT, laminate, vinyl and wood
- Alternative to full screed on suspended floors
Three things that decide a subfloor prep fit in Dartford
- Dartford subfloor reality
New-build estates use screed slabs straight from the developer — usually LVT-ready.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Dartford bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
- Doorway transitions
Most victorian terraces doorways here need a bevelled bar rather than a Z-bar to clear the carpet next door.
Bottom line: LVT over old floorboards is a mistake. Ply overlay first, LVT second.
Postcodes: DA1/DA2 · Routes: the A2 and M25 junction 2 · Common build: Victorian terraces.
Covering The Bridge, Stone Lodge, Joydens Wood.
Plywood Overlay Subfloor Prep jobs we've finished nearby
Plywood Overlay Subfloor Prep in Dartford — common questions
6mm for most residential rooms; 12mm where joists are wide or boards are particularly uneven. Standard 6mm on Victorian bedroom fits in The Bridge.
Yes — ring-shank nails on 150mm grid pin the ply and the boards below to the joists. Standard on every DA1/DA2 overlay job.
6–12mm plus underlay for the new decorative floor — usually 10–20mm total. Doors may need trimming, we factor that in on the Dartford visit.
Yes — ply overlay is fit-ready the same day. No moisture cure required (unlike latex screed).