What are the different ways to fill holes and gaps in hardwood floors?

[@marjoriepapadopoulos4370]

My parents had someone fill in the gaps in their wood floors with wood filler. It lasted about a year and then it all popped out. I was looking at epoxy and wondering if that was a better option for adhesion?

[@sasklion]

I have 2 - half inch gaps in my hard wood floor. Kind of in the middle of the floor space. What do you recommend i use to fill these gaps?

[@asoaresjr]

bought a home from 1762 with gorgeous original floors but in some cases they have large gaps in between (as much as 1/4" at worst spots) -- which of the products above would be most effective?

[@bluejay_j]

I need to know this answer too. Have a 150 year old house and started ripping up the carpets

[@hsmd4533]

I’d love if Greenpointe Wood Floor Supply would answer this.

[@ashokkumar-kc1gq]

@@hsmd4533 did u find an answer

[@hsmd4533]

@@ashokkumar-kc1gq no, nothing ☹️

[@SweetFruitionFarmandEcoHousing]

Same here, we have houses from 1890, 1920, 1922, 1950s and 1960s with hardwood and pinewood tongue and groove flooring and a lot of gaps between the tongue and groove from sanding, shifting and/or drying. I hope we get some good advice on the best way to go with huge gaps.

[@randytech9752]

I have two-inch thick poplar wood floors that have some gaps up to half-inch would the Woodwise powder work best would it hold up to expanding and contracting

[@samlowe1460]

What if your floor is already polished? What can be done to fill gaps?

[@timothytrosclair7639]

What would you suggest for Brazilian Teak? The colors vary so much that it’s hard to find what will work well.

[@HesTNTonPMS]

TimberMate Teak or LePage Teak filler

[@timothytrosclair7639]

Thank you @@HesTNTonPMS

[@kenbob1071]

If there's a sizable hole (1" x 1/4") in a stained flooring, is wood filler or wood putty suggested?

[@amandar5827]

Thank you for this!! I installed reclaimed red oak, and I have a fair amount of gaps. They aren't visible unless you are looking close, but of course I notice them. 😑

[@bretsydenstricker4379]

nice. thanks. I live on the west side of Portland maybe I'll make the drive over there when stain my wood floors

[@JulieTaylor-p2q]

thanks!! super informative.

[@pigfuz168]

When using the fexible caulk the first time it is after the floor is finished. For a refinish can you put a water based wood floor finish over the caulk that is still in place?

[@greenpointewoodfloorsupply1633]

Yes usually after the floor is finished. On a refinish you could re-caulk

[@matthewbrown4549]

Thank you for the video. Would any of the trowel applied wood filler products be suitable for a floor that is already finished and polished? My floor was sand and polished a few years ago but the gaps were never filled and the floor allows so much draught in. I have dried some areas with a no more gaps sealant tube and it takes FORVER. I was hoping a water based product might apply and clean up easy?

[@susansullivan7406]

This is my question too. I have the woodwise pre- finish but it isn't suitable for the whole floor. I'm looking for a water-based trowel fill product for already finished floors.

[@tessamodi]

Did you find anything?

[@matthewbrown4549]

In the end, I installed under floor insulation. Which also blocked airflow passing through the gaps.

[@AngstG]

Wood dust from sanding the floor plus a can of 'Sanding Sealer' (found at any of the big box stores) mixed together tends to work much better than glue...

[@bermudashortz3965]

Thank you very much Craig, very informative! Wish me luck!

[@EricInTampaAcoustic]

Bermudashortz how did it turn out?

[@bermudashortz3965]

@@EricInTampaAcoustic loved it! The floor....not so much.

[@Thyst1]

I’m about to sand and stain my parkay floors for a 4th time and I want to change the stain from dark cherry(currently) to gray (like the laminate floor color). I have several chips small holes that I need to fill. Can I use the grey cement filler that is used for outside cement blocks cracks for these holes given that the color grey will match?

[@oceanoftheseamermaidnastia6209]

Thank you

[@bucii01]

Great explanation from an expert, 🙏 thank you.

[@schwinnbiking]

what about jute rope?

[@guitart4909]

I don’t know. I bought Bona wood filler, tested my floors to make sure I know the species. The filler did not take the stain well, it wasn’t even close

[@kenbob1071]

Professionals don't use sanding dust and wood glue... Just saw a "This Old House" episode where they suggest sanding dust and wood glue...lol.

[@byronlemus3296]

"Only time a pro will use fines to fill gaps is if they want to match the wood color better" Hmmmm I'm scratching my head here.

[@schwinnbiking]

Don't use wood filler either it just cracks up and falls out within a year

[@samlowe1460]

What could I use on a floor that has already been polished but have many gaps between boards

[@Atropis88]

@@samlowe1460what did you end up doing? this is what i'm dealing with

[@RagedContinuum]

bump what do you use yayayayayayay

[@schwinnbiking]

@@RagedContinuum nothing, just learn to love the holes lol

[@DurzoBlunts]

No mention about wood shims and glue? All these products you list fail after less than a decade.

[@joe-say-did-it6201]

to bad only floor guys can buy that stuff, cant buy it at box stores.

[@kennyg1358]

go to the flooring supply shops. they will make cash sales most of the time.

[@gabriellecarlson6812]

Yeah-- tried going to a to the trade store but the didn’t have it. 😖

[@kima2638]

amazon

[@landonlakes4782]

Woodpro chain

[@joshicalderon806]

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[@murphyjammusashi]

Thank you.