levelling floorboards

[Gustav]

~Hello,
I've not found anything on the search function and I'm sure this is a dumb question...... I need to level and fill some floorboards before laying carpet - does anyone have any suggestions about what kind filler to use. Thanks in advance

 

[masona]

I need to level and fill some floorboards before laying carpet

In what way? Do you mean the joint gap?

 

[Gustav]

Sorry, I've been away from the computer for a while. I meant both joint gaps and a few larger areas of wear and tear on the boards (mostly courtesy of the electricians rewiring job). Bascially, some of the boards are cracked, chipped etc. and they seem to be impossible to replace. Thanks

 

[masona]

Use sheet of 3mm hardboard and staple gun. Pint of water per 8'x4' sheet on top wipe with a broom or mop, let it dried then carpet etc.

Also put extra screws in loose floorboards.

 

[brettjbuckley]

What does the water do?

 

[masona]

Copy & paste form diydata:

Hardboard,

To prevent sheets buckling due to a change in moisture content, manufacturers recommend they should be conditioned before use. There are two ways of doing this.


For standard and LM (low density) type medium and tempered boards, scrub the backs with water, using I litre to every 2440 x 1220mm sheet. Then stack the sheets flat, back to back, for 24-48 hours (48-72 hours for tempered boards).
For HM (high-density) type, medium boards and all boards to be used in centrally heated surroundings, stack the sheets on edge in the room where they are to be used, separating them with wood off cuts to allow the air to circulate. Leave HM medium boards for 48 hours and other boards for 72 hours before using them.

 

[brettjbuckley]

With the hardboard - which way up do I nail it?

I had presumed smooth side up, but someone recently advised me to fix it rough side up to stop the carpet "sliding around" on top of it.

 

[masona]

With the hardboard - which way up do I nail it?

I had presumed smooth side up, but someone recently advised me to fix it rough side up to stop the carpet "sliding around" on top of it.

Sorry didn't see your post,

Yes that's okay and use a staple gun with copper staples which is easier

 

[huw169]

Hi
Some good info here that is relevant to me, but I have some more questions.

I currently have a bare kitchen room and the floor boards are all over the place. I have aquired some 1200*800*6mm ply boards that I intend on using for the floor. I was going to screw them to the floor to make them easier to lift again should I need to.

My questions are:
1 Should I leave a 1mm or 2mm gap between each board (matchstick) to allow for expansion?
2 Will the screws allow any movement?
3 Should I varnish them after they have been laid to protect from potential spillages?
4 I am going to cover the whole floor before I put the kitchen in - is this a good idea?

I would appreciate any advice you can all give me.

Many thanks
Huw

 

[masona]

I currently have a bare kitchen room and the floor boards are all over the place.

Might be an idea as the room is now bare to take up the old floorboards and renew with T&G chipboard flooring. Also it will give you a chance to inspect the condition of floor joists & sleeper wallplates for woodworm or rot and any cables or pipes etc.