Because what is underneath matters

Subfloor preparation

Its all in the preparation, fail to prepare then prepare to fail

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5 on Google · 90+ reviews
12+ years experience in Hampshire
Fully insured · domestic & commercial

A perfect floor starts with perfect preparation

Professional floor preparation for a long-lasting finish

A beautiful new floor is only as good as the surface it is installed on.

Many flooring problems are caused by poor subfloor preparation. An LVT plank that lifts, vinyl flooring that moves, laminate flooring that creaks, or carpet that shows every uneven area is often the result of an unsuitable or poorly prepared subfloor.

That’s why we believe professional floor preparation is one of the most important parts of every flooring installation.

Expert subfloor preparation before flooring installation

Before fitting any new flooring, we carefully assess the condition of the existing surface and carry out the preparation required to achieve the best possible result.

Our floor preparation services include:

Self-smoothing latex levelling compound to create a smooth, even surface on uneven concrete floors before installing LVT, vinyl, laminate, or other hard flooring.

6mm flooring-grade plywood overlay fitted over existing timber floorboards where movement, gaps, or uneven boards could affect the finished floor.

Moisture testing of concrete and screed subfloors to identify potential damp issues before flooring installation.

Damp-proof membrane (DPM) installation where moisture levels could affect the performance and lifespan of your new floor.

Why proper floor preparation matters

Correct subfloor preparation helps prevent common flooring issues including movement, gaps, lifting edges, creaking, and visible imperfections.

Whether you are having LVT flooring, vinyl flooring, laminate flooring, carpet, or another type of flooring installed, preparing the surface correctly is essential for a professional finish that lasts.

Preparation included within your flooring quotation

When we measure your room, we assess the existing floor and include the preparation work required for a quality installation within your quotation.

Every property is different, and occasionally hidden issues can only be identified once existing flooring is removed. If anything unexpected is discovered, we will always explain the issue clearly and discuss the best solution before any additional work is carried out.

Quality flooring starts from the ground up

From floor levelling and subfloor repairs to moisture protection and plywood preparation, we make sure your new flooring has the correct foundation from the start.

A perfect floor starts with perfect preparation.

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What our customers say

Trusted by Hampshire homes for 12+ years

5.0 on Google · 90 reviews

  • Big thanks to Luke, who fitted our LVT — his workmanship was excellent, with really tight, neat joints throughout and a clean finish around the tricky corners and our kitchen/utility edges. He was tidy, professional, and clearly took pride in getting the pattern lined up perfectly. This is now the third flooring job T2B have carried out at ours, and we’d happily recommend them.

  • Absolutely fantastic service from Top 2 Bottom Carpets & Flooring from start to finish. The team were professional, friendly, and extremely hardworking throughout the whole process. The quality of the flooring is outstanding and the finish looks amazing — it has completely transformed our home. They paid great attention to detail, kept everything tidy, and completed the work to a very high standard. Communication was excellent the whole way through and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend Top 2 Bottom to anyone looking for quality flooring and reliable service. Thank you again for such a brilliant job!

  • Luke supplied and fitted LVT across our whole ground floor following a recent extension. He did a great job prepping the existing floor, which wasn’t an easy job as we had an old 1930s suspended timber floor and a new screed extension floor to contend with. The finished result is a beautiful herringbone floor, it’s already had so many compliments and I’ve recommended him to 2 friends already!