Chipstick D4 PU Foaming Chipboard Flooring Glue - High Performance Expanding Wood Adhesive - 1KG. Single Bottle. Used for Laying Chipboard floorboards and Laying Stairs.

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As you may have guessed, how well the joints blend in with the rest of your floor will depend on the colour and shade of the wood that you use. If you have dark floorboards and use a light wood for the strips then they will stand out even if you stain the boards and the joints afterwards so this is something to be aware of, but if done carefully can give a fantastic effect. Some of your floorboards may be salvageable. So, before you replace everything consider your options. There are a few options when it comes to filling in the gaps in your floorboards.

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Using sawdust is a common and inexpensive method to fill in floorboard gaps. However, it’s not the most effective, as the sawdust filler will shrink and shift over time. At this point you may be happy with the floorboards – and if they feel strong and sturdy – that’s great – there’s no issues with getting your carpet fitted or your flooring fitted at this stage.

It’s specially formulated colour "Shadow" has been designed to mimic the natural shadows created between floorboards complimenting the overall finish. Many professionals recommend using strips of wood cut to size and hammered into the gaps. However, it can be difficult and a little pricey. Aside from the hardwood flooring options and methods of installation, the substrate also plays a role. The substrate is the structure or material that you will be laying your flooring onto. This is imperative as it will dictate the type of adhesive you will require and the method of installation that will be necessary to use. The three methods for installation are as follows; gluing, nailing, and a combination of both gluing and nailing.

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Although these options do have the advantage of being quite flexible, over time they will in most cases separate from the edge of the boards and eventually fall through the gap. Ideally, you should always save a few planks of the original floorboards for future repairs such as this. However, a wood that’s close enough in colour will also work fine.

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Once you have pinpointed the troublesome spot, you can investigate the cause, before putting it right.