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Replacing Parquet with LVT Flooring - BC Required?
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You don’t need Building Regulations approval just to change the floor finish. You’re not altering the structure or the subfloor, so BC won’t be interested.
That said, laying LVT directly over parquet is where I’d pause slightly.
Parquet blocks can look solid but still have small areas of movement. Even minor movement underneath can telegraph through LVT over time, especially if it’s glue-down. You also need the surface to be completely flat and smooth — parquet joints and slight height differences can show through.
If you’re determined to keep it intact (which I understand — 1960s parquet can be lovely), the safer route would usually be:
From a practical point of view, keeping the parquet underneath for future reinstatement is sensible. Just make sure whatever adhesive or method you use for the LVT won’t damage it beyond recovery.
Out of interest, are you planning glue-down LVT or click/rigid core? That makes a big difference to how forgiving the install will be.
That said, laying LVT directly over parquet is where I’d pause slightly.
Parquet blocks can look solid but still have small areas of movement. Even minor movement underneath can telegraph through LVT over time, especially if it’s glue-down. You also need the surface to be completely flat and smooth — parquet joints and slight height differences can show through.
If you’re determined to keep it intact (which I understand — 1960s parquet can be lovely), the safer route would usually be:
- Check every block is firmly bonded.
- Fill any gaps.
- Lightly sand to remove lipping.
- Possibly use a smoothing compound over the top to create a uniform surface before laying LVT.
From a practical point of view, keeping the parquet underneath for future reinstatement is sensible. Just make sure whatever adhesive or method you use for the LVT won’t damage it beyond recovery.
Out of interest, are you planning glue-down LVT or click/rigid core? That makes a big difference to how forgiving the install will be.
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