Repairing Old Wood Floors

Chris deziel is a contractor builder and general fix it pro who has been active in the construction trades for 40 years.

Repairing old wood floors.

Get some sawdust from the floor you want to repair. It s available in both satin and glossy finishes. 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. 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.

It s best to refill the holes with wood instead of glue so that a wood stain will look even and natural. The repair may need to be hand planed or sanded to match the level of the floor. 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. 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.

Repairing cracks in wood floors is relatively easy provided the cracks aren t too large. Rejuvenate wood floor restorer. Chlorine oxalic acid and hydrogen peroxide are the most effective stain removers for wood floors. Repair holes do you love the look of reclaimed wood or pallets but are old unattractive nail holes giving you holding you back.

This stuff is created to restore previously sealed old hardwood woods. 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. 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. Sandless isn t always a good idea for wood floors though.

The only option to repair hardwood floors at this point is to cut out the stained floorboards and install new ones. Glue or toenail the strips with brads to each board or face nail them to the joists or subfloor. An avid craftsman and musician deziel began writing on home improvement topics in 2010. Repairing refinishing old hardwood floors repairing and refinishing old hardwood floors can be a labor intensive and complex process.

If you don t have any leftover pieces of matching wood laying around your house you ll have to. If you have an old worn out laminate floor sandless refinishing is for you particularly the chemical method. 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.

How to refinish a 100 year old wood floor.