Want to put LVT down in Hallway to match LVT extension which is a higher level

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We had LVT laid in a new extension kitchen/dinning/family room) last year and now want to extend the LVT into the hallway as we now have the funds. However the hallway at one end is approx 20mm lower. We have had 2 people quoting for the LVT each dealing with difference in height differntly. 1st quote is going to completely level up the hallway to the extension which is a lot more man hours and costing us £1k+ more. The 2nd quote is going to put an easshim to level up. We do not no which quote to go for! It’s only a narrow hallway. Anyone else had a similar problem?

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Can you clarify the 2nd quote? What is an easshim a typo of?

I think I've found the answer - an easyshim!

I suppose it depends how much you would feel the easyshim (thank you @canyon2000 for that) transition where it suddenly ramps up compared to levelling the entire hallway out. The easyshim is just meant for the transition between the lower part and the new part, they have their own install videos on Youtube. To me it could feel like a fudge.

If they are levelling the hallway with self levelling screed how much does that affect skirting boards and any other rooms off the hall? Self levelling can be tricky despite what it says on the product. Plus I would always remove skirting for flooring.

I suppose I would be asking you does the hallway drop gradually? My hall had a dip toward the front door that I levelled myself but it was just a 15cm deep section into the front door aperture, the rest of the floor was level.

That is a big difference in height. I understand for LVT to work it can tolerate a ~ 2mm difference in flooring height. So I would look at a transition threshold instead. It may not be quite as slick looking, but I fear the other options may give you some secondary issues over time. I would be very cautious about putting 20mm of levelling up unless you consider durability, entry door, radiator pipes etc etc.

An EASYSHIM in the trade name. EASYSHIM Carpet Shims are for use when installing carpet next to hardwood, ceramic, tile, stone and marble floors. They produce a smooth, level transition when there is a difference in heights between flooring, Hope that makes it clearer.

Just checked with hubby and he says at the most there is a 20mm height difference at one end of the hallway. The opposite end of hallway isn’t a problem.

What is a transition threshold please?

Transition threshold is typically a piece of wood (hardwood ramp) top of ramp is 20mm and bottom would be 5mm. Can be created with flat top followed by a graduated ramp. The wood could be stained or painted to match/ blend with the lvt. Take a look on eBay. Or a local joiner could do one for you to your exact spec. It’s not a perfect solution but it does not mess around with your hallway floor or risk uneven underlay which can move over time.

Thank you so much for your post. Will get hubby to read it. The main reason we have a difference in height between the hallway and new extension is that there was parquet flooring down which we removed. We had a massive water leak so having to re carpet the whole house but want to domLVT in hallways rather than carpet.