Spaces in Pergo flooring.
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Cyn
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I have Pergo flooring that was installed about 3 yrs ago. There are some very narrow spaces at the end of several planks, as if the wood shrunk. Not many, it's a large area. I only wash the floor when needed, and it always looks great. Is there something I can put in those spaces to make it less noticeable? I was thinking of sand or sawdust....but perhaps there is another quick solution. The spaces are not wide, probably between 1/8 and 1/16 of an inch but it is there!
Cynthia
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See if this helps!
http://howtospecialist.com/indoor/flooring/how-to-fix-laminate-flooring-gaps/
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/fix-gaps-floating-floors-43025.html
https://youtu.be/uF2LqLc0vb4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE3FeTNT7nI
http://thechronicleherald.ca/homesnews/66613-simple-trick-ensures-gap-free-laminate-floors
They do make a gap filler, but before you do that, make certain the boards have not shrunk due to the heat being on. Once the humidity rises, this may rectify itself. If that is not the case, just google 'laminate gap filler' and take your pick of products.
Check with a flooring store to see if they have a product that is guaranteed to work.
Gapping caused by shrinkage is usually more widespread than that caused by subfloor irregularities, and the best solution is to increase the humidity in the room in the hope that the boards will swell again. The alternative is to disassemble the floor and reinstall the boards more tightly together. Localized gaps caused by subfloor irregularities call for disassembly of the floor to expose the subfloor. Once you have access to it, you can properly level it with leveling compound or a belt sander.