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.
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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- 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.
Bottom line: the prep that makes Crayford LVT and vinyl floors last 15+ years.
Postcodes: DA1 · Routes: the A206 and Bluewater link road · Common build: 1930s semis.
Covering Barnes Cray, Slade Green border, Crayford town.
Relevant finishes for self-levelling screed
Self-Levelling Screed in Crayford — common questions
Latex sets in hours and pours flat; sand-cement takes days and needs tamping. For LVT in Crayford we almost always use latex.
Sometimes — we'd need to prime them with a specific bond primer first. Often easier to lift tiles and screed the bare subfloor.
4–6 hours typically. LVT can usually be laid the next morning.
Most 1930s semis kitchens and hallways do. We confirm at the visit — sometimes a plywood overlay is the better call instead.