Why We Use Hardwood Plywood and Fibre-Reinforced Screed
Perfectly Level Floors in Edinburgh. The surface beneath must be level, stable, and ready to work. This is crucial before any beautiful new flooring can be installed. This applies whether it’s engineered wood, laminate, or luxury vinyl. At Edinburgh Wood Flooring, we understand that sub-floor preparation is the key to a flawless finish. This is why we use high-quality hardwood plywood. We also use fibre-reinforced floor screed as part of our levelling process.
If you’re preparing for new flooring or underfloor heating in your Edinburgh property, we offer professional levelling services. These services make sure your new floor looks great. Your new floor will last longer and work exactly as it should. It lasts longer and performs exactly as it should.
Why Sub-floor Levelling Matters
Uneven sub-floors can cause all sorts of problems, including:
- 🪵 Creaking and movement in your flooring
- 🚫 Gaps between planks or lifting edges
- 🔥 Poor heat distribution from underfloor heating
- ⚠️ Increased wear and tear over time
A properly levelled floor provides the essential foundation for any flooring installation. This is especially true in Edinburgh’s varied housing stock. Older properties often have uneven joists, damaged floorboards, or cracked screeds. To create perfectly level floors in Edinburgh you will almost always need both plywood and in some cases floor screed.
Hardwood Plywood: A Reliable Levelling Base for Timber Sub-floors
In properties with timber joists or suspended floors, we often use hardwood plywood sheets. This creates a smooth and strong surface. It is stable. This method is ideal for:
- 🛠️ Overboarding uneven floorboards or chipboard
- 🔇 Improving acoustic insulation
- 🧱 Creating a flat base for engineered wood or laminate
- 🔥 Providing a suitable surface for underfloor heating mats or carbon film
At Edinburgh Wood Flooring, we only use moisture-resistant, structural-grade hardwood ply. This material resists warping and delamination over time. This resistance ensures a more reliable flooring system for years to come.
Fibre-Reinforced Screed: Strength and Stability for Concrete Floors
In homes with concrete sub-floors or new extensions, our team uses fibre-reinforced floor screed. This corrects uneven areas and fills depressions. It creates a level base for flooring and underfloor heating systems.
Fibre-reinforced screed includes synthetic fibres mixed into the compound, adding tensile strength and reducing cracking during curing. This makes it ideal for:
- 🧱 Levelling concrete slabs and screeds
- 🧊 Encasing electric or wet underfloor heating pipes
- 🏗️ Creating a smooth, high-strength finish
- 🧩 Supporting tile, vinyl, laminate or wood floor coverings
When used correctly, this solution delivers a tough, even base ready for any modern flooring type.
Why Choose Edinburgh Wood Flooring for Subfloor Preparation?
At Edinburgh Wood Flooring, we go beyond simply supplying and installing floors—we build them from the ground up. Our sub-floor preparation services include:
- 📏 Moisture testing and floor surveying
- 🔨 Joist and sub-floor repairs
- 🪚 Installation of hardwood plywood over timber
- 🏗️ Pouring and smoothing fibre-reinforced screeds
- 🔥 Integrating with underfloor heating systems
- 📐 Ensuring British Standards compliance for flatness and finish
Our in-house team works across Edinburgh and the Lothians, delivering professional, long-lasting results in both traditional and modern homes.
Perfect Flooring Starts with a Solid Base
Whether you’re planning new engineered wood flooring, laminate flooring, or installing underfloor heating, don’t overlook the importance of floor levelling. It’s the hidden layer that makes all the difference.
We work with homeowners, builders, and designers across Edinburgh. Our goal is to create smooth, level, and structurally sound floors. These floors will support stunning results.
