Gaps in flooring

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by Andrew Colton, Jun 16, 2019.

  1. Andrew Colton

    Andrew Colton New Member

    Hi looking for some advice. Had a new flooring laid about 14 months ago and gaps are starting to appear between the boards. Please see attached photos. Without having to take up the floor is there anyway to fix this issue.
     

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  2. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    Bamboo floor?

    Laid as a floating floor?
     
  3. xednim

    xednim Screwfix Select

    that was t&g with "honest layer of wood glue? ;)
    not possible to mend it without taking it up and having significant wastage ...
     
  4. Andrew Colton

    Andrew Colton New Member

    Hi it was T&G laid on as a floating floor recommended carpenter laid it as a homer who says he can do nothing about it.
     
  5. Andrew Colton

    Andrew Colton New Member

    Hi sorry yes a bamboo floor
     
  6. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    Were all the joints glued up? Were strap clamps used during installation?
     
  7. Andrew Colton

    Andrew Colton New Member

    Hi in all honesty not sure. Looks like the only solution then is it take the floor back up?
     
  8. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    Are there numerous gaps or is it just the one in the pic?
     
  9. Andrew Colton

    Andrew Colton New Member

    Hi two gaps both over a meter from the wall
     
  10. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    Are there other places where it looks like gaps are starting?
     
  11. Andrew Colton

    Andrew Colton New Member

    Hi no, just the two places
     
  12. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    Sounds like a failure of glue rather than a systemic installation error.

    Trouble is getting the floor up will be very awkward as those joints will be glued and you will wreck the floor lifting it.
     
  13. Andrew Colton

    Andrew Colton New Member

    Thanks for your time appreciate your comments
     
  14. goldenboy

    goldenboy Super Member

    You could try using a long sash cramp with narrow metal shims in the joints to pull it up. Whereabouts are you?
     

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