How to Fill Gaps In a Wide-Plank Wood Floor



In this video, This Old House contractor Tom Silva explains how to fill gaps in a wide-plank wood floor.


Steps:

1 Scrape debris from between flooring planks with putty knife or painter's tool.
2 Vacuum floor clean of all dust and debris.
3 If desired, tint rope with wood stain to match floor; let dry.
4 Force rope into gap between planks with putty knife or painter's tool.
  • 1 to 2 hours to fill two or three 12-foot-long gaps

Difficulty: Easy No specialized skills or exotic tools required, just a little patience and persistence

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