Kidbrooke latex screed — LVT-ready subfloor in half a day
If you've had a quote that skips the screed, ask why. In Kidbrooke berkeley homes new-builds the subfloor is rarely flat enough to lay LVT directly — we always check at the visit.
What self-levelling screed in Kidbrooke actually involves
If you've had a quote that skips the screed, ask why. In Kidbrooke berkeley homes new-builds the subfloor is rarely flat enough to lay LVT directly — we always check at the visit.
New-build screed is LVT-ready; 1930s semis need ply over the pine boards.
- 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
Before we quote a subfloor prep job in Kidbrooke
- Kidbrooke subfloor reality
New-build screed is LVT-ready; 1930s semis need ply over the pine boards.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Kidbrooke bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
- Doorway transitions
Most berkeley homes new-builds doorways here need a bevelled bar rather than a Z-bar to clear the carpet next door.
"Kitchen screeded in the morning, LVT down the next day — no hold-ups." — Kidbrooke customer
Bottom line: the prep that makes Kidbrooke LVT and vinyl floors last 15+ years.
Postcodes: SE3 · Routes: the A2 and Rochester Way · Common build: Berkeley Homes new-builds.
Covering Kidbrooke Village, Ferrier estate footprint, Weigall Road.
Self-Levelling Screed jobs we've finished nearby
Self-Levelling Screed in Kidbrooke — common questions
Latex sets in hours and pours flat; sand-cement takes days and needs tamping. For LVT in Kidbrooke 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 berkeley homes new-builds kitchens and hallways do. We confirm at the visit — sometimes a plywood overlay is the better call instead.