How do I level a hardwood floor that has bowed slightly due to an old water leak?
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Stephen B on Feb 21, 2011Has the whole floor cupped? If so, what is the size of the floor and, is it now completely dry?Helpful Reply
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Hudson Designs on Feb 21, 2011Sanding the place will lower the bow, but the complete floor will need to be sanded as well before refinishing it.Helpful Reply
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Brent B on Feb 21, 2011I would consider the health of your subfloor as well, Rob. You may have a bigger problem than just an unsightly bow.Helpful Reply
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Paul Slayton Contracting on Feb 21, 2011Is it the individual planks that have warped? Is there a sag in a large area of the floor?Helpful Reply
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Bullseye Properties, LLC. on Feb 21, 2011You should replace the bowed wood with new, check the subfloor when it is out.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Feb 22, 2011Pull the damaged boards....weave in new....sand and re-finish. A "band-aide" fix could work but will still look different.Helpful Reply
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Sean W on Feb 22, 2011The hardware store sells an angled braket that, if you can get to it from below, you can screw your flooring down into the floor joist from below. It actually draws it down.Helpful Reply
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