Timber floorboards joints opening
Causes
Listed under: Interior, finishes, clear finishes, floor coverings, floorboards, insulation, timber and wood-based, heating, timber, floors
Cause
Flooring has shrunk
Repair
- if the gaps between the boards are small and even, leave as is
- if open joints are significant or the boards have cracked, lift and re-lay floor boards or install an overlay floor finish
- consider sanding off the polyurethane and oiling or waxing the floor