Repairing Old Wood Floors

It s best to refill the holes with wood instead of glue so that a wood stain will look even and natural.

Repairing old wood floors. Get some sawdust from the floor you want to repair. Another good to know products like these that were created to refresh floors without sanding have a thick consistency that will fill light scratches and soften small dings. Glue or toenail the strips with brads to each board or face nail them to the joists or subfloor. Well give them the boot with this restoration trick.

Whether you ve been admiring your old wood floor for years or you just discovered it hidden under some old carpeting refinishing it can be a feast for. When removing old flooring create a new butt joint on just the side of the plank that s closest to the hole or where the damage ends. The only option to repair hardwood floors at this point is to cut out the stained floorboards and install new ones. We replaced a couple of boards from a standard 3 4 in thick x 2 1 4 in wide oak strip floor using a drill circular saw and sharp chisel.

Using the technique shown in photos 1 4 and a carbide tipped flooring blade that can cut through nails remove the old hardwood flooring and install a perfect replacement piece. Chlorine oxalic acid and hydrogen peroxide are the most effective stain removers for wood floors. An avid craftsman and musician deziel began writing on home improvement topics in 2010. It s really the only option you have other than replacing the floor.

If you have an old worn out laminate floor sandless refinishing is for you particularly the chemical method. He has degrees in science and humanities and years of teaching experience. This stuff is created to restore previously sealed old hardwood woods. Simply sharpen a toothpick skewer or even a caramel.

It won t get out deep scratches or stains and it won t help repair cupping or crowning. Repairing refinishing old hardwood floors repairing and refinishing old hardwood floors can be a labor intensive and complex process. How to refinish a 100 year old wood floor. Repairing cracks in wood floors is relatively easy provided the cracks aren t too large.

Chris deziel is a contractor builder and general fix it pro who has been active in the construction trades for 40 years. Repair holes do you love the look of reclaimed wood or pallets but are old unattractive nail holes giving you holding you back. Sandless isn t always a good idea for wood floors though. Rejuvenate wood floor restorer.

Here s a look at ways to determine whether you need a simple repair a full refinishing job or to simply start fresh with a new hardwood floor installation.