Floorboard replacing

[Jimmybronze]

Hi everyone. First time on here.

I need to replace a length of floorboard which has split. The floorboard is original 1930's and the width (110mm) is not commercially available from Wickes etc.

I can get 94mm which would leave an 8mm gap each side. Would this be ok to fit as is or should I fill? The concern is overtime a dip would form in carpet that has been layed over the top.

To me the safest thing to do would be to fit pine slivers but am I just overcomplicating?

Obviously an alternative is try and get a reclaimed length with the same width but I'm not sure how reliable or long this would take?

Cheers
James

 

[tony1851]

An 8mm gap will show in the carpet over time, and it will wear more along the gap.
As you said, the obvious course is to do it properly and find a wider board.

 

[geraldthehamster]

Hi everyone. First time on here.

I need to replace a length of floorboard which has split. The floorboard is original 1930's and the width (110mm) is not commercially available from Wickes etc.

I can get 94mm which would leave an 8mm gap each side. Would this be ok to fit as is or should I fill? The concern is overtime a dip would form in carpet that has been layed over the top.

To me the safest thing to do would be to fit pine slivers but am I just overcomplicating?

Obviously an alternative is try and get a reclaimed length with the same width but I'm not sure how reliable or long this would take?

Cheers
James

3 options come to mind:

1. Find a board the correct width.

2. Find a piece of planed timber that's wider than the gap, and get someone with a table saw to rip it to width (you'd have no tongue and groove then so it wouldn't be quite as solid)

3. Buy two lengths of floorboard, get someone with a table saw to rip each one to 55mm wide, then glue and clamp the strips together.

3, would work but is an act of desperation. If I couldn't manage 1. I'd probably go for 2.

You'll need to make sure that whatever board you buy is also the same thickness.

Cheers
Richard

 

[HERTS P&D]

Cut a piece of ply down, if it is the same thickness.

Andy

 

[geraldthehamster]

Another idea, if you can't get a board wide enough - mend the split board. Glue it together with PVA and clamp it tight for 24 hours.

Regards
Richard