Floor screeding across West Wickham BR4
LVT shows every bump in the subfloor. In West Wickham 1930s detached homes 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 West Wickham actually involves
LVT shows every bump in the subfloor. In West Wickham 1930s detached homes we almost always screed kitchens and hallways before laying LVT — latex-based, walkable in 4–6 hours, fittable the next morning.
1930s detached homes here often have herringbone parquet under the carpet — inspected first.
- 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 West Wickham
- Stair nosings
Older West Wickham stairs often have shallow treads — we re-cut grippers rather than force a standard kit.
- Doorway transitions
Most 1930s detached homes 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 West Wickham bedrooms; 10mm PU on stairs to stop bounce.
"Kitchen screeded in the morning, LVT down the next day — no hold-ups." — West Wickham customer
In short — self-levelling screed in West Wickham from £15/m² applied, walkable in hours, LVT-ready next day.
Postcodes: BR4 · Routes: the A232 · Common build: 1930s detached homes.
Covering Coney Hall, Wickham Court, Langley Park.
Self-Levelling Screed jobs we've finished nearby
Self-Levelling Screed in West Wickham — common questions
Most 1930s detached homes 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 West Wickham we almost always use latex.