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Wood Floor Splintering - Repair Help!

2 months ago

Respectfully, please don’t ignore our question to post a radical, expensive change. Seeking prof. insight and advice if possible.

Located in MD, some of the floor is new, other is original. All was refinished and new floor was installed in Aug (it did sit in the house to acclimate almost 3 weeks).

Following our remodel, we did not install a humidifier - we just didn’t understand the need, because our last house had radiant heating. Multiple gaps appeared throughout the flooring (new and old) and when we posted about it, we were told it would go back in the summer (when more humid).

One piece is now starting to splinter, probably because the gap is so large. We’re getting a quality whole home humidifier installed soon, and will need to repair this piece.

How is the repair best done?

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G & S Floor Service
2 months ago
You can squeeze in wood glue like Titebond 3 into the cracked board, then insert a wedge in the normal joint to close up the crack. Wipe away any excess glue with a wet rag. Allow it to completely dry before removing the wedge.
elcieg
2 months ago
last modified: 2 months ago
Maryland: 68.8% 33 is the relative humidity and 45.2°F is the dew point. So, in summer months, yes, without A/C or a dehumidifier the floors will swell; then as the air dries out in the fall and winter, you will be left with cracks and or edges cupping. You should have installed engineered hardwood in the first place, and then did something to stabilize the different levels of humidity.

The best and most controllable humidity system, you can add a whole-house humidifier to your furnace to have vapor distributed directly into the heated air and circulated throughout the house, your normal duct system. This is the most expensive option.

Otherwise A/C, dehumidifiers, for less money, will do the trick, but need one in each area of the house. If you don't do something, the floors will continue to deteriorate.

You want the interior humidity level around 45%. So, you can see how 68.8% can do damage.
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