Ply overlay subfloors across SE9
12mm ply overlay for SE9 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 Eltham actually involves
12mm ply overlay for SE9 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.
Span estates often have unusual screed levels — we'll moisture-test before quoting LVT.
- 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
Eltham subfloor prep — the details that matter
- Stair nosings
Older Eltham stairs often have shallow treads — we re-cut grippers rather than force a standard kit.
- Doorway transitions
Most edwardian terraces 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 Eltham bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
"12mm ply on a wide-joist Victorian floor — solid base, LVT reads perfectly." — SE9 architect
In short — plywood overlay subfloor prep in Eltham from £22/m², ring-shank nailed for a squeak-free base.
Postcodes: SE9 · Routes: the A2 and South Circular · Common build: Edwardian terraces.
Covering Eltham Park, New Eltham, Mottingham.
Plywood Overlay Subfloor Prep jobs we've finished nearby
Plywood Overlay Subfloor Prep in Eltham — common questions
Yes — ply overlay is fit-ready the same day. No moisture cure required (unlike latex screed).
6–12mm plus underlay for the new decorative floor — usually 10–20mm total. Doors may need trimming, we factor that in on the Eltham visit.
Yes — ring-shank nails on 150mm grid pin the ply and the boards below to the joists. Standard on every SE9 overlay job.
6mm for most residential rooms; 12mm where joists are wide or boards are particularly uneven. Standard 6mm on Victorian bedroom fits in Eltham Park.