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Does anyone recommend filling, or using something else to fill the gaps between floorboards? I wasn't thinking filler but more something of those 'V' shaped strips that fill the gap.
There no great way to fill floors without actually using wood strips before sanding and finishing. I've been down this road before. Definitely don't use filler.
I have come across a rope trick before that seemed reasonable depending on application, especially if planning to resurface the floor. I've never tried this and have no idea what to expect:
"As to filling the gaps, don’t use some sort of wood filler. Not only will it be expensive, but you will find it will crack out in just about a year, due to the seasonal movements of the old floor boards. Instead use sections of rope. A smooth cotton rope stuffed into the gap, loaded with carpenters glue will stick very well. You can get various sizes of rope to fill the various widths of gaps. Oh, but be sure to clean out the gaps really well with a screwdriver (or awl) and a powerful vacuum cleaner. The surface of the rope will take the paint quite well, as long as it is made from cotton or manila. Synthetic rope won’t work."
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What about those V shape things that you push in with a credit card?
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Sounds like caulking a boat :)
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Yeah but what if you’re not painting the floor?
I reckon it’s a good solution, but only in certain circumstances. -
He’s right about the cracking with wooden strips glued in place. What he doesn’t mention is that the cracks open with the sound of a gunshot, in the dead of night.
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Dredging up floor chat again. I ended up removing all the carpet and the floor isn't too bad, I need to replace a few boards but I kind of expected that.
Does anyone recommend filling, or using something else to fill the gaps between floorboards? I wasn't thinking filler but more something of those 'V' shaped strips that fill the gap.