Wood floor repair

[IHateMyJob2004]

In short, I have some strips of my wood floor that needs patching/replacing.

In short, I need to know how to proberly remove the existing wood and second, how do I get hte new wood in? How do a handle nailing the patches in? Do I have to counter sink them since I think I have to nail them from the top side?

I can do the sanding/finish work. It's jsut that I lack knowledge to the part of removlal and insertion of the new pices. Oh, important question. If one piece to remove is 6 feet long, how do I CLEANLY cut out a 3' portion so only half of that piece comes out? There is a reason I need to do this.

 

[Safeway]

I did this exact thing this summer. I took a wood chisel and a hammer, and removed the wood I was going to replace. I then cut the pieces so they would tightly fit in, and stained them to match. It's really simple. They toenail the boards together, so you can do the same.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=wood+floor+repair&btnG=Google+Search

 

[wedi42]

use drill bit to make several holes in a row across board, then use chisel to finish the cut.
remove board, fill with wood putty and your done.

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: Safeway
I did this exact thing this summer. I took a wood chisel and a hammer, and removed the wood I was going to replace. I then cut the pieces so they would tightly fit in, and stained them to match. It's really simple. They toenail the boards together, so you can do the same.

Awesome

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: johngute
use drill bit to make several holes in a row across board, then use chisel to finish the cut.
remove board, fill with wood putty and your done.

har har har

 

[UnklSnappy]

Circular saw set to thickness of flooring. Make 2 cuts 1/4" in from edge on both sides of the board along it's length. Then diagonal cut across board joining the first 2 cuts. Pull out peices. Remove bottom of grooved side of replacement board. If you have a nice tight fit you can glue in the board and just use a couple nails to hold it down. I use a Fein saw when I don't want to take out a full board. Much easier than a chisel.

 

[Ornery]

Nobody even asked what kind of flooring it is. Is it this new "Pergo" crap, or 3/4" oak? Is it an old pine floor, or what? A picture's worth a THOUSAND words!