Things You'll Need:
- Hardwood Flooring
- Measuring Tapes
- Razor Knives
- Two-part Epoxy
- Chisels
- Circular Saws
- Combination Squares
- Common Nails
- Hammers
- Miter Saws
- Hammers
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Step 1
Find a source of hardwood flooring to replace the damage before you start removing the old flooring.
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Step 2
Figure the length and number of strips to be replaced.
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Step 3
Remove the first strip using the following techniques. Take care not to damage the surrounding areas, or you'll end up with more repairs.
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Step 4
Use a circular saw set at the proper depth (most floors are 3/4 inch thick) to make two passes approximately 1/2 inch from each side of the board (not cutting past the end joints).
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Step 5
Make a third cut at an angle between the first two cuts, again not cutting through the side match - the third cut will connect the first two to form a Z. This gives you two triangle-shaped pieces - you don't need cuts on the long sides of the flooring strips because it's tongue-and-groove.
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Step 6
Use a sharp chisel to remove the cut pieces.
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Step 7
Clean the groove and area around the repair.
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Step 8
Take a piece of the damaged flooring with you to the dealer and purchase enough material of similar color and grain pattern to complete repairs. The dealer should also carry a fast-drying glue or two-part epoxy for adhering the repair pieces.
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Step 9
Cut the piece of flooring to the exact length to ensure a tight fit. You don't want any gaps.
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Step 10
Remove the bottom protrusion on the grooved edge. This can be done with a saw or by scribing the back of the board with a razor knife, then tapping the piece off with a hammer.
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Step 11
Bevel the ends of the board slightly with a miter saw or by using a block plane to bevel the groove side of the board.
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Step 12
Dry fit the piece before installing. Once you're sure, remove it from the floor and apply the glue in the groove and on the tongue of the boards adjoining the repair. Also apply glue to the tongue and groove on the repair piece.
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Step 13
Work fast; these adhesives dry quickly.
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Step 14
Repeat the above steps for the rest of the area to be repaired.
















Comments
zahzel said
on 4/23/2009 DO you have any you recommend to do this for me? In LA County area? TY Z