Most hardwood floors are made of oak, but despite the durable nature of this wood, it only looks as good as the surface finish. Water stains, scratches, dullness and whole areas worn bare by household traffic are signs that it’s time to refinish the floor. In the past that meant sanding down to bare wood—a dust-producing, time-consuming process that’s risky if you don’t have experience or expensive if you hire a pro
- Step 1: Replacing Old Tongue & Groove
- Step 2: Cutting Across the Grain
- Step 3: Replacing Chipboard Floorboards
- Step 4: Replacing Old Square-Edge Broken Boards
- Step 5: Matching Boards Dimensions
- Step 6: Securing Loose Boards
- Step 7: Filling Gaps Between Boards
- Step 8: Exposed Board Solutions
Gaps in the Planks
Another common hardwood floor malady is the development of gaps between planks. The most common causes of gaps between the boards is Mother Nature. Wood shrinks as it dries out, and it expands when it gets wet and humid. That regular expansion and contraction over time is the most common cause of gaps, and is the main reason why most gaps are seasonal in nature. Perhaps your best plan of action is to exercise patience. The natural process of things will tend to close gaps as the weather and humidity changes. As a rule, if the gap is less than the thickness of a dime, your flooring is normal and there’s nothing to worry about. If your gaps are more persistent, you might need to call in a professional to tighten up your hardwood floor so that they cease to be a problem.
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Patching Damaged Hardwood floor
Natural warmth and beauty make wood a favorite for floors. But when the topcoat finish wears through, the porous surface of the wood is open to stains-especially beneath dining room chairs, in front of a sink and in other high-traffic, high-spill areas. Oil soap and all-purpose cleanser remove some stains, especially when the spill is fresh. But it’s impossible to scrub out stains that have soaked into the wood fibers. And sanding only creates a depression in the floor that’s more noticeable than the stain. The only option is to cut out the stained floorboards and install new ones.
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Signs That Your Hardwood Floor May Need Repair
- Cracked, Splintering and/or Splits
- Loose, Gaps, or Missing Pieces
- Discolored or Pet Stain
- Cupped, Warped or Buckled
- Burned, Scratched or Worn