The finish depends on what sits below it
A new floor cannot hide a poor base for long. If the subfloor is uneven, cracked, damaged or contaminated, the finished surface can end up showing every bit of it, especially with vinyl and LVT. With Kelter Flooring LTD, we check the base before fitting is planned, looking for dips, ridges, old residues and problem areas that could affect adhesion or the final look.
Repairs and screeding where the base needs them
Preparation can mean different things from one job to the next. A visit from Kelter Flooring LTD may lead to cleaning, local repairs, smoothing compounds or full screeding, depending on what the floor needs. We build that work into the sequence before the decorative finish is laid, and we allow for curing or drying where needed. It is not the glamorous part of flooring, but it is often the bit that decides whether the top layer lasts.
Frequently asked questions
Why is floor levelling so important?
Because the finished floor depends on the base beneath it. Vinyl and LVT in particular can show uneven areas clearly, and poor preparation can also affect adhesion and how long the floor lasts.
What problems do you look for in a subfloor?
We check for unevenness, cracks, damaged patches, old residues and other issues that could affect the new floor. That assessment tells us whether cleaning, repair, smoothing or screeding is the right next step.
Do prepared floors need time before fitting continues?
Often, yes. Smoothing compounds and screeds may need curing or drying time before the decorative floor goes down. We build that into the job sequence rather than pretending the floor will be ready before it is.