Subfloor prep · LVT-ready surface · Latex screed

Crayford latex screed — LVT-ready subfloor in half a day

Self-levelling screed is the unseen step that makes a Crayford LVT or vinyl floor look flat for 15 years. We lift the old finish, scrape adhesive, prime and pour — half a day on most kitchens.

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Self-Levelling Screed · Crayford

What self-levelling screed in Crayford actually involves

Self-levelling screed is the unseen step that makes a Crayford LVT or vinyl floor look flat for 15 years. We lift the old finish, scrape adhesive, prime and pour — half a day on most kitchens.

Converted industrial flats often have polished concrete — checked for moisture before LVT.

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"Kitchen screeded in the morning, LVT down the next day — no hold-ups." — Crayford customer

Included with every Crayford job
  • 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

Three things that decide a subfloor prep fit in Crayford

  • Crayford subfloor reality

    Converted industrial flats often have polished concrete — checked for moisture before LVT.

  • Underlay choice

    8mm crumb is the usual call for Crayford bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.

  • Doorway transitions

    Most 1930s semis doorways here need a bevelled bar rather than a Z-bar to clear the carpet next door.

Summary

Bottom line: the prep that makes Crayford LVT and vinyl floors last 15+ years.

Crayford context

Postcodes: DA1 · Routes: the A206 and Bluewater link road · Common build: 1930s semis.

Covering Barnes Cray, Slade Green border, Crayford town.

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Self-Levelling Screed jobs we've finished nearby

Self-Levelling Screed fitted in Crayford — Hallway underlay being laid pre-carpet
Hallway underlay being laid pre-carpet — Crayford, DA1
Self-Levelling Screed fitted in Crayford — Self-levelling screed laid before LVT install
Self-levelling screed laid before LVT install — Crayford, DA1
Self-Levelling Screed fitted in Crayford — Grey twist-pile carpet across a large open-plan room
Grey twist-pile carpet across a large open-plan room — Crayford, DA1
Crayford FAQs

Self-Levelling Screed in Crayford — common questions

What's the difference between latex screed and traditional sand-cement?

Latex sets in hours and pours flat; sand-cement takes days and needs tamping. For LVT in Crayford we almost always use latex.

Can you screed over old tiles in Crayford?

Sometimes — we'd need to prime them with a specific bond primer first. Often easier to lift tiles and screed the bare subfloor.

How long until I can walk on it?

4–6 hours typically. LVT can usually be laid the next morning.

Do all LVT installs need screed in Crayford?

Most 1930s semis kitchens and hallways do. We confirm at the visit — sometimes a plywood overlay is the better call instead.

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