Subfloor prep · LVT-ready surface · Latex screed

Hither Green latex screed — LVT-ready subfloor in half a day

From £15/m² applied supplied & fitted

Self-levelling screed is the unseen step that makes a Hither Green 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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Recent subfloor prep installation in Hither Green (SE13)
Self-Levelling Screed · Hither Green

What self-levelling screed in Hither Green actually involves

Self-levelling screed is the unseen step that makes a Hither Green 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.

Corbett estate has original pine boards throughout — plywood overlay before LVT is standard.

Included with every Hither Green 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 Hither Green

  • Hither Green subfloor reality

    Corbett estate has original pine boards throughout — plywood overlay before LVT is standard.

  • Underlay choice

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

  • Doorway transitions

    Most corbett estate victorian terraces doorways here need a bevelled bar rather than a Z-bar to clear the carpet next door.

Recent work · Hither Green

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

Summary

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

Hither Green context

Postcodes: SE13 · Routes: the South Circular and A21 · Common build: Corbett estate Victorian terraces.

Covering Corbett estate, Staplehurst, Manor Lane.

Recent work · near Hither Green

Self-Levelling Screed jobs we've finished nearby

Self-Levelling Screed fitted in Hither Green — Hallway underlay being laid pre-carpet
Hallway underlay being laid pre-carpet — Hither Green, SE13
Self-Levelling Screed fitted in Hither Green — Self-levelling screed laid before LVT install
Self-levelling screed laid before LVT install — Hither Green, SE13
Self-Levelling Screed fitted in Hither Green — Stair runner alongside a tall stairwell window
Stair runner alongside a tall stairwell window — Hither Green, SE13
Hither Green FAQs

Self-Levelling Screed in Hither Green — 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 Hither Green we almost always use latex.

Can you screed over old tiles in Hither Green?

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 Hither Green?

Most corbett estate victorian terraces kitchens and hallways do. We confirm at the visit — sometimes a plywood overlay is the better call instead.

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