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PLEASE help! Looking to refinish & fill-in grooves on hardwood floors.

12 years ago

My hardwood floors have grooves in between each board. Not only do I dislike this style but they're terrible dirt traps. I would like to fill in the grooves and refinish the floors with an espresso finish. Is this possible or will they need to be completely replaced?

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m3459

12 years ago

There is a wood filler product which the floor installer/refinisher professionals use to fill before sanding and refinishing. I think that will work in this case.

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heathersxoxo
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks m3459. I'm looking to DIY but struggling to find product info and "how to" tips on line.
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devoncohn
11 years ago
Did you ever figure out a solution? I have floors like this, too & don't like the dirt traps!
btydrvn
11 years ago
Consult a professional paint supplier...there is probably a filler for this
GDP
5 years ago
Is there a machine/vaccum that can suction out the dirt in the grooves? I used the gadget for laptops and everything flies out but I would need 100 of them to finish the job. Any suggestions?

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