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Board Replacement Instructions

Simple step by step instructions on how to replace damaged boards.

Step 1:

Use a circular saw to make several cuts on the board that is to be replaced. The correct

depth of the saw blade should be double-checked before cutting. Ideally, a 24-tooth saw

blade is used. Note that the undamaged floor is protected by a piece of cardboard. To

further protect the floor, the bottom of the circular saw could be covered with tape.

The saw is used to make two long cuts to the outer edge of each board. (Cut in 3/8 inch

from each side of the board.

Step 2:

Make several diagonal cuts between the two parallel cuts in each board, being careful

not to cut into surrounding boards.

Step 3:

Pick out the loose board pieces, and then use the chisel to carefully separate the

remaining pieces from the surrounding boards. Be sure to cut away the Elastilon below

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Board Replacement Instructions Simple step by step instructions on how to replace damaged boards. Step 1: Use a circular saw to make several cuts on the board that is to be replaced. The correct depth of the saw blade should be double-checked before cutting. Ideally, a 24-tooth saw blade is used. Note that the undamaged floor is protected by a piece of cardboard. To further protect the floor, the bottom of the circular saw could be covered with tape.
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the remaining boards so that it is completely removed from the area of the replaced board. Step 4: For your replacement boards, choose boards of the same specie and similar grain pattern as the ones you removed. Examine the boards for straightness and correct milling. Measure them precisely. The tongue end of the board will be removed. Use a chop saw to make the cut, tipping the board up on edge to cut it.
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Step 7: Use a chop saw to knock off the bottom on the board's grooved end. Then, on the side where you made your original cut, make a cut at a 45-degree angle (as shown above), which will allow the board to fit in more readily. Be careful not to angle the cut too close to the top of the wear layer, or it will leave a gap when the board is sanded down to the level of the rest of the floor. At this point cover the bottom of the replacement board with Elastilon being sure to only cover the bottom portion.
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Use two-part epoxy if you are planning to re-sand the floor otherwise regular PVA carpenters glue can be used on top of the tongues and at the end matches. Glue all sides of the replacement board in place. Epoxy has various set-up times so be careful to allow for this. Again regular carpenters wood glue can be used, but requires a wait of 24 to 48 hours before you can sand the floor. Step 10: The glue is also applied to the top of the end match.