Plywood overlay subfloor prep in Gravesend
12mm ply overlay for DA11/DA12 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 Gravesend actually involves
12mm ply overlay for DA11/DA12 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.
Ebbsfleet new-builds come LVT-ready; older terraces almost always need ply over the floorboards.
- 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
Gravesend subfloor prep — the details that matter
- Gravesend subfloor reality
Ebbsfleet new-builds come LVT-ready; older terraces almost always need ply over the floorboards.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Gravesend 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.
“Jordan put in carpets for our 2 bedrooms, landing and stairs in our new loft conversion and in 2 existing bedrooms. The quality of the carpets is excellent and the price for the work very reasonable. He gets on with the job, very professional, work of the highest standard. Top class.” — Gary Simmons, verified Google review
Recap — ply overlay across DA11/DA12 timber subfloors.
Postcodes: DA11/DA12 · Routes: the A2 and M2 · Common build: Victorian terraces.
Covering Ebbsfleet, Northfleet, Singlewell.
Relevant finishes for plywood overlay subfloor prep
Plywood Overlay Subfloor Prep in Gravesend — 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 Gravesend visit.
Yes — ring-shank nails on 150mm grid pin the ply and the boards below to the joists. Standard on every DA11/DA12 overlay job.
6mm for most residential rooms; 12mm where joists are wide or boards are particularly uneven. Standard 6mm on Victorian bedroom fits in Ebbsfleet.