Ply overlay subfloors across BR4
12mm ply overlay for BR4 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 West Wickham actually involves
12mm ply overlay for BR4 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.
1930s detached homes here often have herringbone parquet under the carpet — inspected first.
- 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 West Wickham
- Stair nosings
Older West Wickham stairs often have shallow treads — we re-cut grippers rather than force a standard kit.
- Doorway transitions
Most 1930s detached homes 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 West Wickham bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
"Ply overlay across a 1930s detached and large semis first floor in Coney Hall — squeaks gone, LVT laid flat." — West Wickham customer
Recap — ply overlay across BR4 timber subfloors.
Postcodes: BR4 · Routes: the A232 · Common build: 1930s detached homes.
Covering Coney Hall, Wickham Court, Langley Park.
Plywood Overlay Subfloor Prep jobs we've finished nearby
Plywood Overlay Subfloor Prep in West Wickham — common questions
6mm for most residential rooms; 12mm where joists are wide or boards are particularly uneven. Standard 6mm on Victorian bedroom fits in Coney Hall.
Yes — ring-shank nails on 150mm grid pin the ply and the boards below to the joists. Standard on every BR4 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 West Wickham visit.
Yes — ply overlay is fit-ready the same day. No moisture cure required (unlike latex screed).