Self-levelling screed in Plumstead
LVT shows every bump in the subfloor. In Plumstead victorian and edwardian terraces we almost always screed kitchens and hallways before laying LVT — latex-based, walkable in 4–6 hours, fittable the next morning.
What self-levelling screed in Plumstead actually involves
LVT shows every bump in the subfloor. In Plumstead victorian and edwardian terraces we almost always screed kitchens and hallways before laying LVT — latex-based, walkable in 4–6 hours, fittable the next morning.
Original pine boards on the terraces — ply overlay before LVT is standard.
- 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
What we check first on a Plumstead subfloor prep job
- Stair nosings
Older Plumstead stairs often have shallow treads — we re-cut grippers rather than force a standard kit.
- Doorway transitions
Most victorian and edwardian terraces doorways here need a bevelled bar rather than a Z-bar to clear the carpet next door.
- Underlay choice
8mm crumb is the usual call for Plumstead bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
"Lifted old quarry tiles, screeded, fitted Karndean — a full transformation." — SE18 install
Recap — latex screed across SE18 before kitchen, bathroom and hallway fits.
Postcodes: SE18 · Routes: the A206 · Common build: Victorian and Edwardian terraces.
Covering Plumstead Common, The Slade, Winn's Common.
Self-Levelling Screed jobs we've finished nearby
Self-Levelling Screed in Plumstead — common questions
Most victorian and edwardian terraces 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 Plumstead we almost always use latex.