Will it work out if we do NOT fill in nail holes when refinishing our hardwood floors?
We recently bought our house, which was built in 1932. The carpets on the stairs and 2nd floor were a mess so we pulled them up. Pine boards beneath. Very rustic looking – they won’t be "perfect", but we don’t need them to be. We like the look. There are a lot of nails though. They are pretty big and we couldn’t get many of them out so we sunk them in (maybe too far so the holes are even bigger), sanded as directed and are now ready to fill the holes then do a final sanding or NOT fill them and move right onto the polyurethane. What will happen if we don’t fill the nail holes? Will the polyurethane fill in the holes? Will it look OK or be cloudy? We don’t care if you price Xenical can see the nails. We experimented by filling some nails holes in a section you can’t see and we can’t match the putty exactlly. It’s too noticeable – and detracts from the beauty of the floors. And – even though the nail holes are also noticeable we like the way that looks better. Thank you!
In many older homes here in the US and often in Europe the nail holes are not filled either. The only thing you really have to worry about is moisture travelling through those holes and getting underneath the floor boards. Obviously, if enough water gets underneath it could cause the boards to warp. Just make certain when you are sealing the boards, you get some in the holes to act as a barrier.
I wouldn’t fill them in. They add to the rustic feel.
well if you want you can fill some of them. I don’t think it is necessary because it gives the floor a lot of character. But if you get involved with filling use lacquer sealer and the saw dust from the floor this will give you the best color match with the rest of the floor.
I would just leave it alone. I have been in the business of installing and finishing of hardwood floors for 15yrs in the Charleston ,SC area.
There are a lot of historic homes around this area.
That question comes up a lot. Most times we just fill the stuff we consider an eye sore.