Fixing Splintered Wood Floors

Unfortunately it is not uncommon for some types of wood to splinter even if the floors have received the appropriate care.

Fixing splintered wood floors.

Wood veneer is used throughout woodworking. By rosemary sadez friedmann scripps howard news service. In general water is an enemy to wood floors. Regardless of how a splinter formed it is important to fix it at first sight.

How to fix splintered wood veneer. Most wood floor splinters can be mended without replacing the entire floor board but you should promptly repair any splinters as soon as they appear to prevent the floor from splintering more severely. All plywood fabricated parts doors. Wood splinters can be caused by objects dropped on the floor or by slid furniture.

Even with the best care and maintenance splinters may occasionally pop up in the wood. Published 10 00 pm pdt friday september 22 2006. Splintering edges on your hardwood floor can lead to serious damage both to the floor and to your bare feet. Repair hardwood floor water damage.

Hardwood flooring makes a beautiful addition to any home. Here s a look at ways to determine whether you need a simple repair a full refinishing job or to simply start fresh with a new hardwood floor installation. Splinters in hardwood floors are generally different from other types of wood splinters. Water damage to hardwood floors can be from minor to major.

On a wood floor they re easy to fix. When properly laminated to wood solids you can t even detect it has been used. Any splitting or splintered areas should be repaired immediately to prevent further. Repairing and refinishing old hardwood floors can be a labor intensive and complex process.

For one thing hard wood splinters are less likely to break loose from the wood they re attached to.