How Do You Repair Gaps Between Floorboards?
How to Repair Gaps Between FloorboardsI have old wood tongue-in-groove flooring. Over the years, gaps have formed between the floorboards. Is there any way to fix or fill in those gaps?Answer: This is a common problem with older wood flooring that is not attached to a sub-floor. A sub-floor acts as a kind of “backing” to hold flooring in place (though minor gaps can still result). But tongue-and-groove flooring laid directly on joists will eventually develop gaps. Unless your flooring is covered with carpeting, besides the aesthetic problems with gapping you may also notice that the floor feels drafty. This is normal airflow coming up from your basement or crawlspac
