How To Repair Holes In Your Hardwood Floor | THE HANDYMAN |

[@TheHandyman1]

Get your safety socks amzn.to/2OllKa7

[@MedicGrows]

YEEEESSSSS !!!

[@kheff46]

Are those steel toed socks?

[@TheHandyman1]

Kevlar

[@mikemetz82]

Best socks in the universe! I have the synthetic ones and they are just as good IMO

[@kheff46]

At least kevlar is bulletproof lol

[@547Rick]

I like being a member of the "Bonus Crew"! Thanks for sharing!

[@eriklucas-moreno8283]

Great Video, this is helping me a lot. Thanks! Quick question, have you use ZAR wood filler? I tried to get Pacific and it takes a long time even through Amazon. Any other brand you would recomend?

[@zavoina]

I swear it looks like you can work 5x and 10x the speed of an average handyman. No wonder you can be so profitable and host the number 1 KZbin handyman show in the world.

[@litus01]

I love those safety socks. My steel toe colored safety socks have saved my feet on several occasions. Thanks for the great video and for keeping it real. I’m certainly learning and having fun watching your content.

[@barryw1244]

Thank you for the tips on creating and installing plugs in a hardwood floor. It worked great!

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

I never, never, never miss the bonus footage! Ever! Thanks for all the great content.

[@ronkpaws1]

Glad you decided to plug the holes. That square hole in the floor reminds me of real old homes that had dumb waiters to bring things up from the basement root cellar.

[@eddiebarry4199]

That onesie is becoming a character of its own

[@sureshot311]

I can not BELIEVE how this floor turned out. Had I not seen it with my own eyes. Gotta trust in The Handyman. Fantastic work. I am looking forward to this kitchen series everyday. Ha.

[@Antmanlv]

this guy is made of steel lol, no gloves no knee pads nothing. I love it!

[@anthonym187]

I always love when you get to what you think is the end of the video but wait there is bonus footage I have learned so much from you thanks again

[@twofive6195]

I love when you're closing out the video & I click on the screen to see how time is left & there is 2-3 mins left. We know its Bonus bonus BONUS footage. Love it lol!

[@bluecurlygirl]

What a beautiful floor! Well done on the repairs there. No idea what the finish will be - hope they don't paint them! I guess I'll just have to tune back in tomorrow for the next thrilling episode of the best diy show in the worrrrlllllld!

[@louroberts5567]

Good Lord! My two LEAST FAVORITE jobs for floors. Edging and corner scraping...UGH! So, guess who ended up doing it! Man, I miss that job, EXCEPT those two aspects. We had a GREAT crew. I worked for a family friend and who was THE BEST boss I ever had. Working for such a wonderful family made those crappy parts of the job all but disappear. I love watching your channel. Having jobs in the construction field before during and after my career as a Firefighter, I understand and appreciate the work and care you put into your projects. Keep the videos coming. Can't wait to see the finished product!

[@JCrowe31541]

I was gonna wait until the end of this "MASSIVE" series to ask this, so maybe you can tell us all at the end, but how many man hours are going into this. I know you do a lot off camera and you speed things up too. So just kinda wondering. Thanks, keep up the great work.

[@haydenuk02]

Great way to repair the holes this kitchen is looking amazing so far keep it up. Keep up the brilliant work

[@lebronjordan802]

Just about to go back to work after lunch and I see your video.... man gotta hear it " the world's no 1 KZbin channel " 😂😂😂

[@Frederikjacques]

Been there, done that. One thing i learned from DIY is that floor work / sanding , you have to get professionals to do. That money is well spent and it is relatively cheap compered to how hard work it is. Keep up the good work Handy, .. hey from Denmark.

[@ranceshepstone]

What size hole saw did you use to make your plugs? I quickly realized you cant make a plug using a hole saw that is the same size as the hole that needs filled - it will be too small. For example I had 1" holes to fill, and even 1 1/8" hole saw plugs were too small. I had to use 1 1/4" hole saw to make the plugs, which were a bit oversized and had to be reduced to fit.

[@rich3821]

My guess is that the square cut out was used as a laundry chute. Quick shot to the laundry basket in the basement and near washer. Or a heating and air vent. I've learned a lot from your channel. It's given me hutzpah to get out and get back into handy man work.

[@robj2704]

Is that going to be covered by the island?

[@the-chillian]

Laundry chute makes no sense in the kitchen, since that's not a place that typically generates a lot of laundry. I'd guess it's not for HVAC unless there's evidence of a forced-air system having been in place at one point -- and since TH says there used to be a radiator where the refrigerator now is, almost certainly not. Someone else suggested an air exchanger for a heater or wood stove on the lower floor -- but again, there should be some other evidence for a system like that. I'm guessing it was a trash chute.

[@NongNongHead]

On other video it shows the hole cut on the underside of the cabinet and a shelf about a foot above the hole... it was open and uncovered when he opened the cabinet... if it were old or unused why wouldn’t it have been covered by the current owners. Looked too awkward for trash and there would be no reason for a temporary access cut for repairing a pipe or something... ask the current owner.

[@rich3821]

@@the-chillian And it's a bit small for a in floor gas heater. The kind much older homes used. I've seen some odd things home owners have done. So it will be interesting to find out.

[@rich3821]

@@robj2704 I think handyman said it was to be covered by the island. Could be wrong.

[@kevin7151]

Nice work. I like that you have a pocket door. I would replace the luan one with a solid wood six panel or other decorative kind of door stained to match the floor

[@BellahWorks]

Love the safety socks 😂

[@lakebum6211]

I've seen enough. I'm never re-doing a wood floor. I'll hire the Handyman.

[@fenderOCG]

Good luck! you don't choose the handyman, he chooses you

[@mczerwin12]

Hire a wood floor professional not a handyman....

[@okboston9086]

Damnit, you really go for the absolute highest possble quality of everything you do, no wonder you're booked up so far ahead

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

Great content and totally agree that before the finish goes down you have to be positive beyond a shadow of a doubt it’s totally dry. So many people want to forgo the filler stage and wonder why for the next 10 years they’re not happy with the results. Total time over years of service , a extra few hours now are insignificant when divided out in service life of the floor. 👍👍

[@rorybenson1]

What size hole saws did you use and the match size for the plug?

[@MaintenanceManNarratives]

Looks great!!! Always great quality work!

[@xthomasnelsonx]

Hey man! Love your videos! I'm a daily watcher. I'm about a year in to my handyman business. Best decision I ever made! Thanks for all the great content!

[@vicf6509]

How can anyone not stay til the end. Great entertainment and info.

[@Techman4567]

Thanks Handyman! great job your doing on that remodel. Had no idea there was such a thing called safety socks, so i looked at them in your link to amazon. WOW! and made in the USA! double wow!

[@TheHandyman1]

And they are guaranteed for life. If you wear a hole in them they will send you a new pair.

[@kheff46]

Looks good handyman! Keep up the great work

[@flyby8049]

I didn’t realize floors should be filled when being refinished. Great video

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

Me either, this detail is fascinating.

[@MatthewBuntyn]

He's filling in the nail holes from the plywood that he removed earlier

[@howmanybudlightsdidthattak4120]

They don't wood floors expand and contract it's going to pop out with time only really good for nail holes and bad cuts

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

@@howmanybudlightsdidthattak4120 True, but leaving a 3/8" or so expansion gap all around the room's perimeter will help keep the floor & filler from buckling & lifting, yes? And any hairline gaps will quickly fill with dust & dirt that's tracked in from outside. Realistically, wood being a natural product, the homeowners may have to accept some imperfections to surface over time. You have to know your customer a bit beforehand; some like quirky, others don't.

[@walterrandle9875]

Love your channel lol like the videos sometimes before it’s finished

[@CindyHeff]

floor looks great Handyman, already made a big difference in the look of that kitchen, will be awesome when it's finished .. as for the hole, looks the same size as mine to get into the crawlspace...made for children only...lol

[@keith_hudson]

Nice to see some people still do things right nowadays.

[@reallybadaim118]

It's looking good Mr. Handyman.

[@SilentKiller-fx1qj]

Those floors are going to look amazing when done.

[@jimswieringa7094]

Love your bonus footage

[@irishhandyman2009]

That floor is going to be wonderful. Next to your carefully crafted cabinets, best improvement to that kitchen. Great job. Keep inspiring us you wizard of wood.👍

[@kiwdwks]

You definitely do it all. Not many do...

[@MedicGrows]

Can you leave a link to the safety socks please? Keep up the fantastic work.

[@benspens]

I have the same puma safety socks...OSHA approved!

[@landdon24]

Dude that floor looks awesome! Those sanders must've been hardcore.

[@jimcooksey812]

The hole in the floor was for a gravity heat well..... We had those in the farmhouse I grew up in. They were also great for spying on my parents card games! Big cast iron grates on them. Maybe it is a Midwest thing, I have not seen one sine I moved to Oregon! Careful with the glue-bot pour cap... If you over-tighten them, they crack!

[@dennis2376]

When my family lived in a old house that relied on wood heat, big ugly thing, those grates where scary when I was young.

[@jdshear01]

I've seen several old houses here in Ohio that had those big grates, usually between first and second floors and in the center of large rooms. I've also seen laundry shoots in a hundred year old house but that seems like an odd location unless this hasn't always been the kitchen, those are usually built into a wall area or close to a utility room. You never can tell unless you start tearing things out and even then it's a guess.

[@backSlider13]

You should sell merch! Specifically safety socks and gloves.

[@TheHandyman1]

Getting close. Only a few more weeks.

[@delsapp]

It's like waiting for santy claus... waiting on that damn bell every day! Thank you handyman.

[@susanjspaulding]

Most likely a laundry chute!!! These were common a few years ago!!!! *LOVE the arm twisting* !!! *LOL* !!!! This is going to be one MASSIVELY beautiful kitchen!!! #MassiveKitchenReno #TheHandyman

[@Dirtycrafts]

Ready to see those lower cabinets get built!

[@TheHandyman1]

We are just days away.

[@Aepek]

There’s just something about seeing finished (refinishing😉) hardwood floors that just LOOK so great. Yes, not necessarily idea material for a “modern kitchen”; but, do like a nice finished hardwood floor, especially in old houses; where the floors have some character since they were most likely installed w/ some blood, sweat, & tears😉 Just don’t do things this way as much anymore, & finding an old house that was built back than w/ the “old style” etc.... IS just pretty cool to see & work on💪🏼 Doing a very fine job, w/ taking great care & attention to detail👍🏻 Happy Holidays Handyman 🦃❄️

[@lewisabrahms1002]

Powerful bonus videos

[@edover50]

Very fun series thanks Handyman. Only wish the corner machine sanding sequence had your special DDD music playing .....

[@jerrypelletier2328]

Composite toe safety sock with a fiber-mesh sock-sole and barracuda elastic calf bands.....gotta a pair myself, awesome socks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I prefer to remove the damaged board and install a new one. But your way interesting too. Thanks for sharing!

[@phillipstanfill5392]

Hey #1handyman its Phil the printing press operator. Love the hardwood floors awesome job. Working on doing my whole house up here in PA

[@RES_Plumbing-Drain]

What brand of safety socks are these? Pls link

[@TheHandyman1]

amzn.to/2OllKa7

[@AequitasSaints]

Love the bonus bonus footage. - loyal viewer who stays till the end Ps. waiting on that shout out you promised!! Hahaha

[@TheMichelpronk]

Loving the series, I cant do alot of this myself but thats becouse im legaly blind but that doesnt stop me from learning how things are done. Keep up the nice work greating from holland and my doggo zorro.

[@johnganeyganey964]

Man. bringing back that old floor was a L0TT of work...!

[@ryanhenak]

I went through this same thing but used a 1/4 router bit and made inlays. Worked for me, but that's me!

[@hiphug1ger769]

The finish will probably match the adjacent room. Looks kinda satin, but can't wait to find out the top of the line product your going to use, need to refinish my living room and dining room soon. Oh and how did u fix the floor squeaks?

[@plazasaa]

What is the difference between the edge sander that you are using and a regular cirgular sander?. Thank you

[@feralbeliever4248]

Someone PLEASE put 13:20 on a video loop!

[@petem9063]

Hey, would you or, did you ask the homeowners if they care about what type of patch you do? At least in the case where it will be seen? Also maybe a topic for handyman business... how much you involve the homeowner in the process? Probably depends on the job and client but , just a thought. And if you've covered that already, my apologies. Best handyman channel in the universe.

[@felichiah5845]

Bonus crew! Great vid like always.

[@mookeythepimpthompson6031]

This might be a stupid question but why don’t you just use one of those detail sanders to hit those hard to hit areas?

[@cameronhiggins5040]

Great episode!

[@kepstein8888]

I like the woodpecker sound of the hammer.

[@krisgair5863]

Sorry to say Mr handy man, but along with safety socks, you should use safety slippers lol 😆. Love your videos 📹

[@bcory6722]

When you were using the wrong end of the hammer I was dying laughing, then hammering with the flat bar 😂 favorite youtube channel

[@ianweir6357]

Bonus crew checking in: I'm going to be remodeling my kitchen and we might want to extend the red oak flooring in the rest of our house into the kitchen, what finish or sealer can we apply to keep it from getting those dark stains of it gets wet? Thanks!

[@solarzoro]

Thumb up and thanks for sharing your works.

[@mikemetz82]

Last floor I did turned out wavy from the drum sander. I kept it moving and it still was screwed. It was a rental so not the end of the world.

[@neddyboy01]

I always stick round for the bonus bonus bonus footage. I suspect you may have gotten woosy from your lack of asbestos intake.

[@exrallydave]

My vote is for Bona Mega water based, used it on our floor, darn tough stuff, easy to work with.

[@aframe99]

Scheduled my "Bonus Crew" tattoo for just after Thanksgiving.

[@kmonnier]

Hive mind for the win!

[@Aepek]

2:31 Guessing laundry shoot at one point in time. Seen many of those up north in multi level houses, or houses w/ basements. Have also seen ppl just cover w/ 1/8-1/4 inch chipboard, plywood, & even cardboard; so they don’t see the hole, lol (would you walk over that.....Hmmm😉). Nice work patching those holes, always nice to have access from basement etc...to “help” as well. Happy Holidays 🦃

[@gotcats5405]

As a retired hardwood floor guy a scraper that does not have the handle over hanging the blade works easier, but they make a sanding attachment for your multi tool that's even better

[@lowprofile2412]

I just came here to see about fixing the hole, good luck with all the rest

[@lockedin60]

I am surprised that we did not find The World's #1 Handyman Channel's Handyman not disappear when he was using the drum sander in that little walkway transitioning to those stairs Now that I saw there were stairs going down. I was wondering if I would hear a yelp as Handyman fell backwards.If that did happen Mr. Handyman could edited that out and we would be none the wiser! :-)

[@David7pm]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and family! One question, what did you do to fix the squeaky floor? Thank you. I always look forward to the #1 Handyman videos on the planet, plus bonus footage!! :)

[@glg3945]

Genius Handyman!!! Man, sure loving this #1 KZbin Channel in the World!!!!!! Peace and Good Fortune to you and your family. Happy Thanksgiving. Was the Large Square hole in the floor maybe a laundry shute at some time?

[@audreywy1743]

Im going to guess a Duraseal stain to match the existing wood floors and a Bona sealer. Such a great job so far. I play a lil guessing game when I watch your videos...I try to guess what you're talking about when you speed up the video and talk. It definitely keeps me focused on what your working on.

[@marzgtp]

What size hole saws are you using?

[@monkeywentbananas]

My guess on the floor finish Your using is Bona Mega One (satin)!

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

Bona footage ~ yay! :)

[@atywood]

I’m one of those bonus weirdos... the ironic thing is that I have basically zero down time between work, kids and family stuff for my step dad that I lose sleep time to watch these but they’re so damn entertaining and it allows me to forget about the bs I deal with daily for a little while so thanks.

[@marcuselensar4099]

How much sawdust do the sanders make? We don't see you ever emptying them, did all of it stay contained during all the sanding?

[@nycforever6473]

Good job handyman

[@prefpkg21]

Bona TrafficHD? Is the wood filler a must on all sand and refinish jobs?

[@dirckduncan7448]

Another job well done

[@lionintu]

What's the wood filler brand? The link doesn't work anymore

[@wjthehomebuilder]

Did you have to round the corners of that trowel to prevent gouging?

[@Lincoln_Hawk]

Looking sweet!

[@monabale8263]

park waterborne sanding sealer and then park topcoat- gloss. then buffed a bit to knock down the nasty shine that would distract from that BEAUTIFUL oak?

[@eggsoups]

Really, a laundry shoot in the middle of the kitchen floor? Id guess its an air exchanger- I see them in older homes, often above furnaces and wood stoves to allow heat to pass to the floor above. (I’m sure someone has a better name for them)

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

"Boogie Man Hiding Hole"

[@schmidbag]

**Handy Andy hiding hole

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

@@schmidbag Even scarier!

[@mookeythepimpthompson6031]

Side chick hiding hole.

[@chrismoore9997]

What is the product you put on the ceiling? Where can I get that?

[@JanR3500]

The square cut in the kitchen is for the garbage. Normally there would be something on top of the hole, covering it, there will be a hatch that you can open and drop garbage in there, in the basement there will be hooks under the hole to attach your garbage bag. Mostly they are placed in a corner: Its an easy way to not have a garbage can in the kitchen. we had one too at our house, but stopped using it few years ago.

[@ItsAdventureTime1]

Those the steel toe socks?

[@Janzer_]

so make a cylinder wedge. basically the side pointed down will be slightly narrower than the side facing up, in a slight angle from narrowest at bottom to full width at top done. thanks!

[@donnalemmond5603]

I am loving your workmanship on everything so far ... but am really worried about those rough walls, I can’t even imagine how you will fix those... not to mention will the wall renovation hurt the floor finish?

[@TheHandyman1]

You must have missed a lot of my videos. All the wall are getting covered in tile. There is nothing to fix.

[@donnalemmond5603]

I guess I missed that message, thank you for replying... I can stop worrying now!!! We enjoy you!!