WELCOME TO OUR FILLING GAPS IN FLOORBOARDS PROJECT
This project is presented by DraughtEx
Summary: Filling Gaps In Floorboards. Stopping draughts from floorboards.
Filling or sealing gaps in floorboards is a very popular topic on DIY Doctor, and although there are several ways to do this, we recommend the use of a product called DraughtEx as it is quick, easy to install and requires no adhesives.
The specially formulated colour "Shadow" has been designed to mimic the natural shadows created between floorboards complimenting the overall finish.
Timber floors contract and expand throughout the course of their life. These movements cause alternative floorboard sealants such papier-mâché, wood filler and silicon to become ineffective and lose their sealant value. DraughtEx will mimic the movement pattern of the timber and therefore remain in place retaining insulation.
Once your floorboards have been sanded and finished with your chosen varnish or lacquer, you should allow the floorboards to completely dry and for the finish to reach maximum hardness, which is typically 48 hours. Once dried, you can fill the gaps with DraughtEx with minimum effort and with no need to sand and finish them again.
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Preparation
If you are fitting DraughtEx to existing floorboards you should make sure that the gaps between floorboards are clean and free from debris. This can be removed using an appropriate tool such as an old credit card or a screwdriver. When removing debris between floorboards, care should be taken to avoid any electrical wiring or pipe work that may be hidden under the floor.
Fitting
Using an old credit card, blunt knife or another appropriate tool; push DraughtEx into the floorboard gap next to the skirting board. After the sealant has been inserted into the first 1 - 2 inches of the gap and the end is firmly in place, use the applicator to gently push the DraughtEx down to the level of the floorboard joist for the remainder of the gap. Once DraughtEx has been installed to within 2 inches of the opposing skirting board, the final length of the gap must be measured and the sealant trimmed accordingly.
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Once the whole floor has been insulated, DraughtEx produces a fantastic natural look to your floorboards whilst keeping cold draughts at bay.
You might like to take a look at our video section on flooring to watch a video on how to fix squeaky floorboards.
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