Is there a gap in the floor? Don't be afraid, I'll tell you the truth!

Natural wood is influenced by various factors during its growth process, resulting in uneven wood density (such as sunny surfaces, ring density, core and sapwood). When the wood is planed open, it changes the balance of internal stress, causing it to deform and crack. There are many reasons for cracks in wooden floors, and the treatment methods vary depending on the gaps in the wooden floor.

How to deal with gaps in the wooden floor during maintenance? The floor investment promotion editor now has a chat with everyone.

The most common thing is floor cracking and improper use, so floor maintenance is very important. When maintaining solid wood flooring, it is important to keep the floor dry and clean. Usually, the moisture content of the floor is maintained at 8%~13%, so that under normal circumstances, there will generally be no problems with such a floor.

However, improper laying and use can also cause quality issues with solid wood flooring, such as the lack of moisture-proof treatment during laying; Wet with water or scrub with alkaline or soapy water, which can damage the brightness of the paint. The floor of the bathroom or room is not properly isolated, causing discoloration and cracking of the floor in front of the window after being exposed to scorching sunlight; Or if the air conditioning temperature is turned on too low, causing a significant change in temperature difference between day and night, causing excessive expansion or contraction of the floor, resulting in deformation, cracking, etc.

1. Repair and treatment of gaps between floors

If the gap between the floors exceeds 2MM, maintenance is required. If the dry shrinkage is less than 2MM, maintenance is not necessary. It will return to normal after autumn and winter. When strict, the floor should be fully disassembled, repaved as necessary, and some floors should be replaced. At this time, expansion joints should still be reserved to prevent moisture from expanding when the floor is wet.

2. Repair treatment for cracking of floor panels

For floors that have already cracked slightly, some mixture can be used to fill the cracks in the floor; If the cracking situation is severe, the only solution is to replace the already cracked part, and consumers can contact the manufacturer to purchase the required model for repair. Choose Caishi  flooring for flooring franchise.

3. Surface paint layer cracking repair treatment

Small cracks appear on the floor paint surface, in severe cases, causing the paint film to peel off. The paint film often cracks due to the drying and shrinkage of the floor due to exposure to sunlight or long-term wind.

Solution: Buy a good amount of floor wax and use toner to adjust it to a color similar to the floor color, and then wax it. The effect will be good and the scratches will not be severe. You can DIY it yourself. The method is to apply it with an oily marker or crayon of similar color, and then gently spread it with your fingers to make the scratches less obvious; If the scratches are deep, go to the building materials and hardware store and buy a joint filler for the wooden floor (or use fine wood chips+water-based silicone that is close to the color of the wooden floor) to fill the depression, and then smooth it out.

Of course, there are still traces on closer inspection when repairing (just like DIY repairing car scratches).

4. Seasonal cracking

Cracking of wooden flooring due to seasonal reasons is a common and normal phenomenon. Due to the relatively dry air during the season, the cracking of wooden floors is caused by the gradual evaporation of moisture. After repair, the moisture still continues to evaporate, so it is still possible to crack again. Therefore, the serious cracking problem that occurs on the floor in autumn can be slightly delayed for repair without the need for urgent repairs.

The reasons for cracks in wooden flooring are related to the proper maintenance, laying methods, and environmental changes during the use of the flooring. Our treatment methods vary depending on the gaps in the wooden floor. If you find gaps in the wooden floor during maintenance, we can first analyze the reasons and then choose the corresponding treatment method based on the situation of the gaps.