What are the different ways to fill holes and gaps in hardwood floors?

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2024

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  • @marjoriepapadopoulos4370
    @marjoriepapadopoulos4370 Рік тому +6

    My parents had someone fill in the gaps in their wood floors with wood filler. It lasted about a year and then it all popped out. I was looking at epoxy and wondering if that was a better option for adhesion?

  • @JulieTaylor-p2q
    @JulieTaylor-p2q Місяць тому

    thanks!! super informative.

  • @amandar5827
    @amandar5827 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this!! I installed reclaimed red oak, and I have a fair amount of gaps. They aren't visible unless you are looking close, but of course I notice them. 😑

  • @oceanoftheseamermaidnastia6209
    @oceanoftheseamermaidnastia6209 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you

  • @bretsydenstricker4379
    @bretsydenstricker4379 2 роки тому

    nice. thanks. I live on the west side of Portland maybe I'll make the drive over there when stain my wood floors

  • @randytech9752
    @randytech9752 3 роки тому +2

    I have two-inch thick poplar wood floors that have some gaps up to half-inch would the Woodwise powder work best would it hold up to expanding and contracting

  • @asoaresjr
    @asoaresjr 3 роки тому +20

    bought a home from 1762 with gorgeous original floors but in some cases they have large gaps in between (as much as 1/4" at worst spots) -- which of the products above would be most effective?

    • @bluejay_j
      @bluejay_j 3 роки тому +9

      I need to know this answer too. Have a 150 year old house and started ripping up the carpets

    • @hsmd4533
      @hsmd4533 2 роки тому +6

      I’d love if Greenpointe Wood Floor Supply would answer this.

    • @ashokkumar-kc1gq
      @ashokkumar-kc1gq 2 роки тому +2

      @@hsmd4533 did u find an answer

    • @hsmd4533
      @hsmd4533 2 роки тому +2

      @@ashokkumar-kc1gq no, nothing ☹️

    • @SweetFruitionFarmandEcoHousing
      @SweetFruitionFarmandEcoHousing Рік тому +2

      Same here, we have houses from 1890, 1920, 1922, 1950s and 1960s with hardwood and pinewood tongue and groove flooring and a lot of gaps between the tongue and groove from sanding, shifting and/or drying. I hope we get some good advice on the best way to go with huge gaps.

  • @samlowe1460
    @samlowe1460 Рік тому +2

    What if your floor is already polished? What can be done to fill gaps?

  • @timothytrosclair7639
    @timothytrosclair7639 Рік тому +2

    What would you suggest for Brazilian Teak? The colors vary so much that it’s hard to find what will work well.

  • @pigfuz168
    @pigfuz168 4 роки тому +2

    When using the fexible caulk the first time it is after the floor is finished. For a refinish can you put a water based wood floor finish over the caulk that is still in place?

  • @murphyjammusashi
    @murphyjammusashi 3 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @bermudashortz3965
    @bermudashortz3965 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you very much Craig, very informative! Wish me luck!

  • @bucii01
    @bucii01 4 роки тому

    Great explanation from an expert, 🙏 thank you.

  • @guitart4909
    @guitart4909 19 днів тому

    I don’t know. I bought Bona wood filler, tested my floors to make sure I know the species. The filler did not take the stain well, it wasn’t even close

  • @kenbob1071
    @kenbob1071 3 роки тому +4

    If there's a sizable hole (1" x 1/4") in a stained flooring, is wood filler or wood putty suggested?

  • @AngstG
    @AngstG 9 місяців тому +2

    Wood dust from sanding the floor plus a can of 'Sanding Sealer' (found at any of the big box stores) mixed together tends to work much better than glue...

  • @kenbob1071
    @kenbob1071 3 роки тому +5

    Professionals don't use sanding dust and wood glue...
    Just saw a "This Old House" episode where they suggest sanding dust and wood glue...lol.

  • @schwinnbiking
    @schwinnbiking Рік тому

    what about jute rope?

  • @matthewbrown4549
    @matthewbrown4549 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for the video. Would any of the trowel applied wood filler products be suitable for a floor that is already finished and polished? My floor was sand and polished a few years ago but the gaps were never filled and the floor allows so much draught in. I have dried some areas with a no more gaps sealant tube and it takes FORVER.
    I was hoping a water based product might apply and clean up easy?

    • @susansullivan7406
      @susansullivan7406 3 роки тому +1

      This is my question too. I have the woodwise pre- finish but it isn't suitable for the whole floor. I'm looking for a water-based trowel fill product for already finished floors.

    • @tessamodi
      @tessamodi Рік тому

      Did you find anything?

    • @matthewbrown4549
      @matthewbrown4549 Рік тому

      In the end, I installed under floor insulation. Which also blocked airflow passing through the gaps.

  • @byronlemus3296
    @byronlemus3296 2 роки тому +3

    "Only time a pro will use fines to fill gaps is if they want to match the wood color better" Hmmmm I'm scratching my head here.

  • @schwinnbiking
    @schwinnbiking 3 роки тому +6

    Don't use wood filler either it just cracks up and falls out within a year

    • @samlowe1460
      @samlowe1460 Рік тому +1

      What could I use on a floor that has already been polished but have many gaps between boards

    • @Atropis88
      @Atropis88 6 місяців тому

      @@samlowe1460what did you end up doing? this is what i'm dealing with

    • @RagedContinuum
      @RagedContinuum Місяць тому

      bump what do you use yayayayayayay

    • @schwinnbiking
      @schwinnbiking 28 днів тому

      @@RagedContinuum nothing, just learn to love the holes lol

  • @Thyst1
    @Thyst1 3 роки тому

    I’m about to sand and stain my parkay floors for a 4th time and I want to change the stain from dark cherry(currently) to gray (like the laminate floor color). I have several chips small holes that I need to fill. Can I use the grey cement filler that is used for outside cement blocks cracks for these holes given that the color grey will match?

  • @joe-say-did-it6201
    @joe-say-did-it6201 3 роки тому +2

    to bad only floor guys can buy that stuff, cant buy it at box stores.

    • @kennyg1358
      @kennyg1358 3 роки тому +3

      go to the flooring supply shops. they will make cash sales most of the time.

    • @gabriellecarlson6812
      @gabriellecarlson6812 3 роки тому

      Yeah-- tried going to a to the trade store but the didn’t have it. 😖

    • @kima2638
      @kima2638 2 роки тому

      amazon

    • @landonlakes4782
      @landonlakes4782 Рік тому

      Woodpro chain

  • @joshicalderon806
    @joshicalderon806 3 роки тому

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