How To Repair Hardwood Flooring

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Shannon from www.house-improvements.com/in... shows you how to repair a damaged piece of hardwood floor. If you have any questions about your home DIY projects, stop by the forum on our website and ask. Video © 2014 SKS Media.
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[@andrewr9826]

I have no damaged flooring but I still watched the entire video you are the man

[@user-hv1ik9li7f]

This is yet another superb instructional video from Shannon. One of my very favorite KZbinrs and clearly one of the very best in the nation at his craft.

[@lovingod4ever33]

I absolutely adore how perfectionist and meticulous his is! Awesome work! Much respect man!

[@michaelrafales2782]

I really appreciate that your videos not only show great technique, but also the importance of time and patience.

[@davidricci7736]

Nice job. It's encouraging to know there are folks like you that can fix different things properly.

[@egibson2266]

I was literally looking at a couple boards in my floor this evening that need to be replaced and wondering how I should go about it, and this video pops up in my feed... weird timing, yet invaluable.

[@ljohnson5978]

Excellent job. Your videos are super helpful. I just installed a window, where a wall unit a.c. once was. Cut and framed a larger rough opening, and used your technique for taping the sill pan, and over the nailing flange.

[@DBRSAstonMartin]

Watched this without having a need to know how to do it. When i ripped up my carpet to replace it noticed that one of the planks was bad. And long and behold I remembered this video and was able to do it with ease. Thanks!

[@larrynicholson2720]

Good job on the repair, but you used the wrong adhesive. Construction adhesive is rigid and has no movement, wood floors expand and contract. They also crystallize over time and become brittle and when they break your board is no longer glued down. Bona makes adhesive for the flooring industry which will allow for movement but remain attached ( R-880 or R-850T). It can be bought at most wood floor distributors. I enjoy your video series, keep up the good work. From a 40 year veteran of hardwood flooring.

[@HouseImprovements]

Good tip, thanks

[@richvail7551]

Oh my gosh, a great carpenter always makes it look so easy and the end result flawless. Great video

[@carlfritz9496]

I watched several videos about repairing a hardwood floor and this is the best one! Great job Shannon!

[@RaquelitaRhinestone]

Kudos to you for being patient and precise.

[@nov51947]

One of the lessons I've learned from your videos, Shannon, is the value of *_PATIENCE_* I'm a Type 'A' personality and everything seems to take way longer than I expect it to. Thanks for some great instructional videos...I hope you're doing well from them!

[@zikebucan1785]

Some Southern Stuff you’re type A idiot

[@1Tibs1]

I can relate

[@RichAdamsFineArt]

Nice walkthrough and excellent final result. I have this exact same repair in some older oak floors I'm working on. This was a great how-to.

[@adshwartz]

I had to do it a couple of times and it took me a lot of thinking and slow work, your method is realy good! Thanks for the video.

[@michaelr7110]

Thank you Shannon for sharing this particular video! Awesome job!

[@yvesjolicoeur747]

So nice to have access to such high quality tutorials. Thanks a million

[@chipshot442]

Great job patching that floor. Didn't even have to face nail it and add filler and matching stain. Well done Shannon!!!

[@Oli-Ravioli]

Great video. My engineered floor is full of scratches. Watching your video provided me with enough information to repair some boards. I just have to find the right wood! I'll be posting how it went when I'm done with it.

[@KAK8327]

Shannon is the man! Skills to pay the bills

[@jerrypressley3399]

Nice job. True professional. I have no idea why people would give a thumbs down.

[@rickward3575]

Been doing hardwood floors for 38 yrs and I do the same technique., what I do though is to set my table saw up to cut the bottom of the groove off and insert the flooring with the tongue on. Both systems will work. As you mentioned chiselling where the floor was nailed you must be very careful not to damage the other boards. Nice work.

[@guywesley2475]

Hey Rick do you have a email address that I can send a pic of the floor I am trying to repair and I need some advice

[@MegaSuperbug]

Great idea Rick guess that adds extra stability to the floor panel

[@bkrich]

Agreed, I also prefer leaving the tongue and cutting off the bottom grove instead

[@johnstrong2129]

I do the same thing I cut the bottom of the groove off but either way works I work for several different Carpenters and learn several different ways of doing everything

[@user-hk3gb2xc9s]

Nice work! Thanks for taking the time to do this. I'm renovating a kitchen next month,we are removing a section of counter and lower cupboards,there's no hardwood under it now,but will have to be filled. I might use this technique to fill in the area.

[@donnalynthayer4834]

Thanks. This was so helpful. You wouldn’t believe how we were trying to do it. Your careful work is appreciated. You do beautiful work. Will try it.

[@Oli-Ravioli]

Great video. I've watched it a couple of times. It's the most useful video I've found to fix damaged boards.

[@louisedatrice3927]

Thanks; after 4 years of a broken plank I will now Fix it! Great video.

[@hoffrun]

I like the 3 cuts and removing the center piece , out of harms way of damaging the adjacent boards. Brilliant.

[@barbarabryan462]

You are a great teacher.

[@omenandowl]

Beautiful repair, and great information. Thanks Shannon!

[@HaploBartow]

Wow. The replacement looks great!

[@mufuliramark]

Great workmanship

[@TheAtticradio]

Great craftsmanship!

[@susanbaker1050]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video and posting it. It was very well done.

[@TopoPilot]

You really nailed this repair. I am pretty meticulous and you seem to be as well. Nice job and very well explained.

[@masterfubar23]

Wow, that looks perfect. Great job

[@barbaranurse42]

It's great watching a real craftsmen.

[@MrYahooFreeman]

Great job & very nice result !

[@garycaldwell3759]

Great detailed video, which helped me be very successful with replacing a plank of my Maple Hardwood floors. Thanks!

[@chriswiseman]

Once again an awesome video. I always like how you explain everything you are doing in detail in a slow clear voice. I’ve used a bunch of you other videos as well for building a deck. Turned out MINT!

[@rcatank]

PURE GENIUS SHANNON!

[@glennalan]

Great video and exactly what I needed to know to repair my floor. Thanks so much!

[@bangoaimelbourne5601]

Wow, that looks perfect.This exactly what I needed to learn. Thank you very much!

[@Jay_Dee420]

Nice job perfect finish its a joy to watch professionals at work, plus you made it look so easy.

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks.

[@NateBFlooring]

Rockwell and dewalt both make a 4.5 circular saw with vac attachment. Great video!

[@peterstanghellini393]

very good demo. it does look time consuming, but the important thing is to get her done right the first time

[@MrTmac2023]

thanks for the video. my home was built in 1918. my office is carpeted, but right where my cpu chair's leg hits the floor in my favorite /most used spot? I started to notice a dip and/or break under the carpet / in the floor. Overtime it got worse, so yesterday i took a box cutter and cut out a piece of the carpet (not close enough to a wall to easily pull back) and wow, my office has hardwood floors under the carpet. 1 piece (that i can see) of the hardwood floor looks like water or some kind of damage / rot. Going to use your method to replace that bad section(s). im almost tempted to tear the carpet out and resurface the wood floors! (my kicken, living room and dining room are the same / matching wood. ) These old homes are hard work, but amazing what you find sometimes :)

[@kenmoon5685]

EXCELLENT!! Several new ideas!! ...Thank you!

[@GetToThePointplz123]

Love the little jack hammer sound when chiselling, best advice "take your time"

[@ronstar8857]

I am a licensed contractor who does a bit of many types of jobs. I have a client in need of a floor repair. Watching your video has given me the confidence to tackle this type of work. Thanks so much for a great video and for sharing your expertise in this area. Great job!

[@kevinfilbin7688]

How do I do this on a concrete slab?

[@GlennG514]

Excellent demo...you make it look so easy !!! It ain't I'm sure ! Thanks for your time to explain how to do it Appreciated 😀

[@MrBill99]

I've got a repair just like that I have been putting off. Quality work.

[@missdaisy8737]

Shannon, you are a very patient man! Very skilled too! Thank you for sharing this, I subscribed!

[@erwinaquino6350]

Exactly what I need to do in my kitchen. Glad I found your video. Tnx for making it.

[@davidcd1993]

Nicely done- thank you for sharing the know-how

[@stuartmillman4361]

Great video. I just got a hardwood floor installed. Now I know what do if I need to replace a piece. Thank you!!!

[@sungn4512]

fantastic work. thanks for taking the time to put this vid together

[@rusticseeds3531]

thank you! we installed our garage doors thanks to you,

[@plsilva56]

Thanks teacher to show me the best way to replacing laminate flooring.

[@derekresendes2984]

Beautiful job. Always wanted to try this

[@Ibaneddie76]

Very clean.

[@user-ms7hb9nd3c]

You have a very clear voice.

[@mauriziobussolino2115]

Thanks great video, extremely informative

[@tonyrome068]

Excellent job

[@williambranham6249]

EXCELLENT!!!!

[@mimilong3817]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@stefandunker6276]

Well done, thanks very much for sharing. Greetings from Berlin

[@maydanlex]

This guys GOLD.

[@frankiefigzz1]

Great job! Like a glove!!

[@wymanclark5582]

When I replace one or two in the middle of floor I cut around a 5-10 degree bevel on the groove side but only on the bottom and I leave a lip about 3/32 so when you are tapping the board in it clips itself in and you still end up with a board that has a tongue and a goove. You can cut either side like this so even the tongue side will do the same thing. Also cut the end the same way and just take your time hammering it in. This way has worked great for me so far. Great video, just thought I would pass on what works for me.

[@bdaddy355]

Awesome video - all i can say is wow looks great. You made it seem so simple and easy.

[@julieosterberger6731]

Terence it is very good step by step instruction.

[@128file]

Great video have a door widening project coming up and need to tie in hardwood flooring. Thank you

[@jeffthewhiff]

I have been working on a similar project recently on my wooden laundry room floor. I first removed some vinyl tile and subflooring and will be using the original floor boards underneath and will eventually sand and stain the floor. The tricky part will be trying to level one side of the floor as it slants toward my backyard.

[@uncleblack7946]

Excellent demo..Excellent..

[@sonnguyenan]

Excellent skill!!!

[@mv5203]

Good Job. My turn now that I know how to fix it. Thank you!

[@matthewlucero3984]

Very Nice!!! Thank you for the tips and the demonstration!

[@kiwdwks]

Awesome fix...thanks for showing it!

[@tedkrush5661]

I like how you cleaned your waste and debris as you went and that tools were placed on cardboard or towels to protect the floor. It is the little stuff like that can also make the project satisfying.

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks for watching!

[@wdousley]

Can't believe it took me a year to find this excellent video. Great Job for 8 yrs ago

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks

[@539Solomino]

Beautiful job.

[@gillesbezeau4041]

Really nice video for people who are meticulous...I appreciate.

[@TaiChiPlay]

I learn so much from your vids. You can do and teach. Awesome!

[@covercalls88]

Very helpful hints. Thanks

[@michaelcarroll991]

Great job!

[@Usman.Sanaullah]

dannnnnggg that repair... never seen such perfect fit.

[@ryanjohnson1179]

Great great Job. Very impressed.

[@josegarcia-hg6ot]

good job men gracias

[@jerrytissera9001]

Thanks for all the advice you give us DIY's.

[@mitpatel07]

You are real artist

[@sabasam]

That was Awesome, thanks for sharing your experience with us and for saving me some money

[@TheFirehawkTT]

Excellent work.

[@tomrusso7360]

Excellent work and demonstration!

[@HouseImprovements]

thanks Tom

[@cliffBMRC]

Excellent. Thank you for your valuable time.

[@petewalls3474]

Beautiful Job!!!

[@philipgiacalone5605]

Really excellent presentation. Much appreciated, thank you.

[@acseventyone]

Great video, very comprehensive.

[@cesarvalencia7663]

You're a professional. Good job, very helpful and very clean video. Thank you.

[@HouseImprovements]

You are welcome!

[@18mcneill]

Thank you sir that’s amazing such clean carpentry Work ! Thank you!

[@Swayzee68]

Great video! Thanks!