Ply overlay subfloors across SE28
Old floorboards in a 1970s Peabody-era estates transitioning to mid-rise new-builds 1970s peabody estates in Thamesmead 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 Thamesmead actually involves
Old floorboards in a 1970s Peabody-era estates transitioning to mid-rise new-builds 1970s peabody estates in Thamesmead 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.
Original 70s screed is often uneven — self-levelling latex is almost always needed for LVT.
What we check first on a Thamesmead subfloor prep job
- Stair nosings
Older Thamesmead stairs often have shallow treads — we re-cut grippers rather than force a standard kit.
- Doorway transitions
Most 1970s peabody estates 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 Thamesmead bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
- 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
Recap — ply overlay across SE28 timber subfloors.
"12mm ply on a wide-joist Victorian floor — solid base, LVT reads perfectly." — SE28 architect
Postcodes: SE28 · Routes: the A2016 (Bronze Age Way) · Common build: 1970s Peabody estates.
Covering Southmere, West Thamesmead, Binsey Walk.
Plywood Overlay Subfloor Prep jobs we've finished nearby
Plywood Overlay Subfloor Prep in Thamesmead — common questions
6mm for most residential rooms; 12mm where joists are wide or boards are particularly uneven. Standard 6mm on Victorian bedroom fits in Southmere.
Yes — ring-shank nails on 150mm grid pin the ply and the boards below to the joists. Standard on every SE28 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 Thamesmead visit.
Yes — ply overlay is fit-ready the same day. No moisture cure required (unlike latex screed).