Subfloor Preparation London – Plywood & Self Levelling (Latex Screed)

 

 

 

Professional Subfloor Preparation for Vinyl & LVT Flooring

 

 

📞 Call now: 07949 515540

 

Looking for subfloor preparation in London? We provide complete floor preparation services for vinyl flooring, safety vinyl, LVT luxury vinyl tiles, herringbone flooring and commercial flooring.

 

A perfect floor starts with a perfect base. Subfloor preparation is the most important step for any flooring installation. If the base is not level, solid and dry, the flooring can fail — causing gaps, bumps, movement, lifting and visible imperfections.

 

✅ Plywood installation

✅ Self levelling compound / latex screed

✅ Priming & bonding

✅ DPM damp proof membrane

✅ Smoothing uneven floors

✅ Commercial floor preparation

 

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What Is Subfloor Preparation?

 

 

Subfloor preparation is the process of getting the floor base ready before installing new flooring. It includes correcting uneven surfaces, strengthening weak floors, smoothing rough areas, sealing moisture and creating a clean level base.

 

Subfloor prep is required before installing:

 

• Vinyl flooring
• Safety vinyl flooring
• LVT luxury vinyl tiles
• Amtico / Karndean / Moduleo
• Herringbone LVT
• Commercial sheet vinyl
• Cap and cove vinyl
• Wet room vinyl
• Stair vinyl + nosings

 

 

 

 

 

Why Subfloor Preparation Is So Important

 

 

Many flooring problems happen because the subfloor was not prepared properly.

 

If subfloor prep is skipped, you may get:

❌ vinyl lifting / bubbling

❌ LVT tiles separating or moving

❌ visible bumps and ridges

❌ cracks showing through (telegraphing)

❌ squeaky soft floors

❌ gaps and weak joints

❌ moisture damage and mould

 

A professional prepared subfloor gives you:

✅ longer lasting floor

✅ perfect flat finish

✅ better glue bond

✅ smooth look with no imperfections

✅ meets commercial standards

✅ prevents future repairs

 

 

 

 

Our Subfloor Preparation Services

 

 

We offer complete floor prep for homes and commercial properties.

 

 

✅ Plywood Subfloor Preparation (Over Floorboards / Timber)

 

 

Installing plywood is the correct method when fitting vinyl or LVT over wooden floors.

 

We provide:

 

• professional ply fitting
• correct ply thickness depending on floor
• ring shank nails / screws
• correct fixing pattern
• sanding & filling joints
• clean stable surface ready for LVT/vinyl

 

 

Plywood is recommended for:

 

• floorboards
• chipboard floors
• uneven timber floors
• old wooden subfloors
• upstairs installations

 

 

 

 

 

✅ Latex Self Levelling Compound (Screeding / Smoothing)

 

 

We install latex self levelling compound (floor levelling compound) to create a smooth, flat surface.

 

This is essential for:

 

• LVT luxury vinyl tiles
• herringbone LVT
• sheet vinyl
• safety flooring
• commercial flooring

 

 

We provide:

 

• grinding & cleaning before levelling
• primer applied correctly
• latex levelling compound mixed professionally
• accurate thickness & smooth finish

 

 

✅ This helps prevent tiles moving and gives a perfect finish.

 

 

 

 

✅ Floor Screeding / Smoothing Compound for Concrete

 

 

For concrete subfloors we:

 

• repair cracks and holes
• remove high spots / lumps
• apply primer
• install self levelling compound
• ensure correct drying time

 

 

This is required for:

 

• new builds
• basements
• extensions
• commercial properties

 

 

 

 

 

✅ DPM – Damp Proof Membrane (Moisture Protection)

 

 

If the floor has moisture, we install DPM (damp proof membrane) before levelling.

 

This is important for:

 

• ground floors
• basements
• older buildings
• concrete floors
• areas with damp issues

 

 

DPM prevents:

❌ vinyl glue failure

❌ lifting and bubbles

❌ mould

❌ floor damage

 

 

 

 

✅ Primer / Bonding (Key Step Before Latex)

 

 

We always use correct primer for:

 

• concrete
• wood
• old adhesives
• smoothing compound bonding

 

 

Primer ensures:

✅ stronger bond

✅ no bubbles

✅ no cracking

✅ long lasting result

 

 

 

 

Subfloor Preparation – Step by Step Process

 

 

 

1) Survey & Floor Inspection

 

 

We inspect:

 

• moisture level
• cracks
• uneven areas
• floor type (wood or concrete)
• movement or bounce

 

 

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2) Removal of Old Flooring

 

 

We remove:

 

• old vinyl
• carpets
• laminate
• old glue residue
• staples, nails or debris

 

 

 

3) Repairs & Strengthening

 

 

We fix:

 

• loose boards
• holes and cracks
• damaged screed
• uneven areas

 

 

 

4) Correct Subfloor Preparation System

 

 

Depending on your floor we use:

 

• plywood
• latex self levelling
• DPM
• primer
• sanding & smoothing

 

 

 

5) Flooring Installation Ready

 

 

After prep your floor is ready for:

✅ vinyl flooring

✅ LVT

✅ commercial flooring

✅ safety vinyl

✅ herringbone LVT

 

 

 

 

Subfloor Preparation for LVT (Amtico / Karndean / Moduleo)

 

 

Luxury vinyl tiles require a perfectly level base. Even a small bump can show through the tiles.

 

For premium LVT we ensure:

✅ perfect flat finish

✅ correct drying time

✅ smooth surface

✅ no dust

✅ correct adhesives

 

This is essential for:

 

• Amtico flooring
• Karndean flooring
• Moduleo flooring
• Tarkett LVT
• Polyflor Expona
• herringbone patterns

 

 

 

 

 

Subfloor Preparation Near Me – London & Surrounding Areas

 

 

We provide subfloor preparation services across London and surrounding areas, including:

 

 

Central London

 

 

Westminster, Soho, Mayfair, Covent Garden, Holborn, City of London, Kings Cross, Shoreditch, Waterloo, Canary Wharf.

 

 

West London

 

 

Ealing, Acton, Chiswick, Hammersmith, Fulham, Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, Paddington, Shepherd’s Bush, Hounslow, Brentford, Harrow, Wembley, Hayes, Uxbridge, Ruislip, Southall.

 

 

North London

 

 

Barnet, Enfield, Finchley, Hendon, Tottenham, Wood Green, Edmonton, Southgate, Muswell Hill.

 

 

South London

 

 

Croydon, Bromley, Sutton, Wimbledon, Mitcham, Morden, Clapham, Battersea, Wandsworth, Streatham, Tooting, Lewisham, Greenwich.

 

 

East London

 

 

Stratford, East Ham, Canning Town, Plaistow, Beckton, Barking, Dagenham, Ilford, Romford, Walthamstow, Leyton.

 

 

Surrounding Areas

 

 

Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Reading, Bracknell, Woking, Staines, Kingston, Epsom, Watford, Rickmansworth, Iver, Langley.

 

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FAQ – Subfloor Preparation

 

 

 

Do I need plywood or latex self levelling?

 

 

• Plywood is used mainly on wooden floors / floorboards
• Latex self levelling is used mainly on concrete / uneven surfaces
  Sometimes we use both depending on the job.

 

 

 

How long does self levelling compound take to dry?

 

 

Depending on thickness and room temperature, usually:

 

• light foot traffic: 4–24 hours
• floor installation: next day (often)

 

 

 

Can I install LVT without subfloor preparation?

 

 

Not recommended. LVT needs a flat stable base. Without floor prep tiles can separate, move or show bumps.

 

 

 

 

Get a Subfloor Preparation Quote Today

 

 

If you need subfloor preparation in London, we provide professional results for domestic and commercial projects.

 

✅ Plywood

✅ Latex self levelling

✅ DPM moisture protection

✅ Primers and bonding

✅ Ready base for vinyl & LVT

 

📞 Call now: 07949 515540

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