New site finished floor problems

9 years ago

Hey guys,

I have a different post going about a "dent" in the floor, but found some other concerns and would love a sanity check....

1) after my old floors were removed, i saw that a chunk of my sub floor was breaking off.

I assumed it would get taken care of. However, it looks like the broken piece was removed and they just put the new flooring over it. Im guessing the hole is 12x3 inches:

Is this acceptable? Im just worried this will bite me in the future when the planks are thinner.... like it might crack under pressure without a subfloor

2) there are 10 or so spots on the floor that either have dirt stuck under the poly... or they are small chunks of poly. They are pretty small, the size of an ant or so. But if u step on them with bare feet you feel it. Just wondering if I should try and get my contractor to fix it (not sure how), or try to fix it myself (not sure how, other then chizeling it away and hope there isnt a big dent)

Thanks in advance.

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ralphy006
Original Author

9 years ago

Thanks all. I'm going to forget about the sub-floor. I doubt it will be an issue after hearing from everyone.

The poly-balls/dirt under the poly... My contractor said he would scrape it off and touch it up if needed. They are small enough that it shouldn't be very visible.

I did find another "issue". There is a gap between the existing door frame/trim and the wood floor. We didn't have the frame/trim removed, so the old flooring from underneath was removed first, and then they shoved in the flooring as far as they could. I believe that caused this tiny little holy. Probably 1cm x 1cm. But still, that's a square hole that shouldn't be there going straight to the sub-floor. I'm thinking I could try and putty it (it might take a ton of putty), or caulk it. Is there a "right" way to do this? Thanks!!!

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millworkman
9 years ago
What was the new flooring that was installed?
User
9 years ago
Having seen wood floors that were installed directly on joists with no subfloor, I wouldn't be particularly worried about this.

If the poly is still fresh you might be able to use your thumbnail or a sharp plastic putty knife to dislodge the debris and smooth out the poly,
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ralphy006
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks guys.

hickory site-finished. Bona classic-seal, and two coats of bona traffic.

good to know about the sub-floor. I wont sweat it. Does it matter that the underlayment paper is ripped up? Ive heard its supposed to keep moisture out. But i doubt thats a big deal.

as for the dirt/poly balls. The poly is fully dry, and about 80% cured. Could i still try to scrape it off? Im scared its going to rip off more poly and maybe even leave raw wood exposed....
User
9 years ago
That type of paper isn't a moisture barrier and to my knowledge isn't moisture resistant.

You could probably use a razor blade or small wood scraper to carefully shave the specks of debris off the surface without hurting anything. Try one that's not in a visible area first. The trash probably isn't in the first or second coat so there should be urethane between them and the raw wood.
User
9 years ago
Yes, putty will take care of that and the small chip you have.