My floor boards are drafty, how can i solve this?

Question

I want to do a really gd job, and have a natural look. I can't get under the boards as they are on the ground floor, and i don't want to pull them up.

Many Thanks for any help

Andy

Answer 1

Its not the boards its the gap between them ! You can caulk this by filling with hemp string and then brushing with linseed oil, almost invisible if done properly.

Answer 2

The old fashion method for this problem was newspaper soaked in water ( papier mache )add a little wall paper paste as a mold preventer, and caulk the joints with it, and it take varnish when dry.

Answer 3

The proper way to do this is to get long lengths of very thin timber about a half inch wide. Glue and hammer these into the gaps between the boards and plane off flush when set. This gives a natural look - the old newspaper trick drops out when the boards move.

Answer 4

if the gaps are not big enough, u can polyurethane it. basically apply a coat or two of clear, or colored, paint. it usually clogs things up pretty well, plus, it keeps your floor nice!

Answer 5

There is a wood filler on the market which comes on a tube suitable for a caulking gun which may be of help. alternativly contact a floor sanding specialist who may be prepared to fix it for you good luck.