Ply overlay subfloors across SE3
Old floorboards in a Berkeley Homes new-build townhouses and apartments (Kidbrooke Village) plus 1930s semis on Kidbrooke Park Road berkeley homes new-builds in Kidbrooke are the wrong base for LVT — every dip and gap telegraphs through. 6mm ply overlay, ring-shank nailed on a 150mm grid, gives you a mirror-flat base that doesn't squeak.
What plywood overlay subfloor prep in Kidbrooke actually involves
Old floorboards in a Berkeley Homes new-build townhouses and apartments (Kidbrooke Village) plus 1930s semis on Kidbrooke Park Road berkeley homes new-builds in Kidbrooke are the wrong base for LVT — every dip and gap telegraphs through. 6mm ply overlay, ring-shank nailed on a 150mm grid, gives you a mirror-flat base that doesn't squeak.
New-build screed is LVT-ready; 1930s semis need ply over the pine boards.
- 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
Before we quote a subfloor prep job in Kidbrooke
- Kidbrooke subfloor reality
New-build screed is LVT-ready; 1930s semis need ply over the pine boards.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Kidbrooke bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
- Doorway transitions
Most berkeley homes new-builds doorways here need a bevelled bar rather than a Z-bar to clear the carpet next door.
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In short — plywood overlay subfloor prep in Kidbrooke from £22/m², ring-shank nailed for a squeak-free base.
Postcodes: SE3 · Routes: the A2 and Rochester Way · Common build: Berkeley Homes new-builds.
Covering Kidbrooke Village, Ferrier estate footprint, Weigall Road.
Relevant finishes for plywood overlay subfloor prep
Plywood Overlay Subfloor Prep in Kidbrooke — 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 Kidbrooke visit.
Yes — ring-shank nails on 150mm grid pin the ply and the boards below to the joists. Standard on every SE3 overlay job.
6mm for most residential rooms; 12mm where joists are wide or boards are particularly uneven. Standard 6mm on Victorian bedroom fits in Kidbrooke Village.