Self-levelling screed in Bromley
If you've had a quote that skips the screed, ask why. In Bromley bickley detached homes the subfloor is rarely flat enough to lay LVT directly — we always check at the visit.
What self-levelling screed in Bromley actually involves
If you've had a quote that skips the screed, ask why. In Bromley bickley detached homes the subfloor is rarely flat enough to lay LVT directly — we always check at the visit.
Bickley homes often have deep voids under timber boards — extra noggins before LVT.
Before we quote a subfloor prep job in Bromley
- Bromley subfloor reality
Bickley homes often have deep voids under timber boards — extra noggins before LVT.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Bromley bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
- Doorway transitions
Most bickley detached homes doorways here need a bevelled bar rather than a Z-bar to clear the carpet next door.
- Latex-based self-levelling screed for LVT and vinyl
- Most kitchens and hallways screeded in half a day
- Walkable in 4–6 hours, fittable next morning
- Old adhesive and tile removed first
Bottom line: the prep that makes Bromley LVT and vinyl floors last 15+ years.
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Postcodes: BR1/BR2 · Routes: the A21 and A222 · Common build: Bickley detached homes.
Covering Bickley, Shortlands, Plaistow.
Relevant finishes for self-levelling screed
Self-Levelling Screed in Bromley — common questions
Most bickley detached homes kitchens and hallways do. We confirm at the visit — sometimes a plywood overlay is the better call instead.
4–6 hours typically. LVT can usually be laid the next morning.
Sometimes — we'd need to prime them with a specific bond primer first. Often easier to lift tiles and screed the bare subfloor.
Latex sets in hours and pours flat; sand-cement takes days and needs tamping. For LVT in Bromley we almost always use latex.