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Floorboards
We moved recently and our front room has stripped and stained floorboards which look very attractive. However, they are draughty where the boards have been taken up and refitted in the past, and the tongues have been damaged.
Any suggestions on how I might fill or block these gaps, so as not to spoil the look of the floor? I've looked at thin timber strips in the diy stores, but these are too thick.
Thanks
Any suggestions on how I might fill or block these gaps, so as not to spoil the look of the floor? I've looked at thin timber strips in the diy stores, but these are too thick.
Thanks
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Paper mache is the traditional way, or rope for larger gaps! But there are various 'Floor Fillers' available. See Google. One tip if you have to stain a filler - leave the filler slightly lower than the top surface of the floorboards, (as you would the grout on bathroom tiles). That way the stain colour won't wear off as people walk on it.
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