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peter35toronto
03-27-06, 10:52 PM
i am about to start refinishing the floors in an aprtment that has 3/8"red oak flooring 1/2"x3/8".
my qustion is what do you use to make a filler for gaps before sanding the floors? i ve been told to use white glue mixed with sawdust from the floor or to use a mix of floor finish sealer and sawdust?
any recommendations ?
which is better ?what do the pros do?
thanks

Carpets Done Wright
03-28-06, 06:33 AM
How much are you planing on sanding this floor? 3/8 flooring doesn't have much to sand off, IF ANY!!


There are many fillers out there to use. Go to a wood flooring distributor(not a retailer) and pick the one that suits your needs. Woodwise and Timbermate, are industry leaders.
twelvepole
03-28-06, 09:01 AM
Many report filler in gaps between floor boards pops out due to expansion and contraction of wood.