As great as hardwood floor installations in Denver can be, issues can arise. Here are some of the common problems that can happen before or during the process. The silver lining is that it’s unlikely you’ll see a fraction of these if you work with the right professionals.
Gaps and Other Problems
Note that when we talk about gaps, not all of them are a negative. Where the issues begin is the gaps becoming too wide and irregular. At this point, it hurts the overall uniform look you want from the surface. Along with this, wood floors are quite prone to movement. Installed properly, floorboards hold to each other during humid times of the year. Abnormal gaps tend to happen to the flooring when it is damp when installed, but can also happen when installed over heating ducts. Note that gaps are a cosmetic issue, and you should get repairs done when you feel that it affects the look, rather than reaching a certain width. Also, avoid using wood filler to try and fix any gaps that you find. Another option is making a patch by gluing together slivers of wood to the edges of the floorboard. Only apply glue to one side to keep from gluing the boards together.
Gaps don’t become a problem until they get too large.
Dealing With Buckles
If boards don’t get the chance to expand, they can buckle, crushing together and lifting from the subfloor. Other causes of buckles can lead to moisture, or failing to install nails properly. In some cases, it’s possible to reuse buckled floors, but if they are cracked, they most likely need to be replaced.
If you’re not sure what step to take next, be sure to speak to a flooring professional . We can help with the repair and replacement of your Colorado wood floors.