Gapping Vinyl Plank - Attempted Repair with Roberts Putty
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2024
- The only real problem we have had with out glue down vinyl plank flooring is some gapping at the but joints in one section of the floor that was too warm at the time of install due to a construction heater.
While replacing planks is really simple, I wanted to try this Roberts Putty because several of you mentioned you had success with it in the comments of my other video. I would just go strait to replacing the planks if this section didn't require me to disconnect the gas stove and remove the kitchen kick plates in order to do so.
I try a couple of different colours in a range of different sized gaps!
Here are the links for the Putty if you want to try it for yourself! It seems the prices for this product are much better in physical stores...but if you don't have time to visit the store here are some links for online ordering.
Video Contents:
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Gapping Explained
0:48 Why I'm Trying Putty
1:06 Applying Putty To Gaps
1:16 Comparing Filled to Open Gap
1:35 Brown Vs Tan Putty Results
1:55 Review of Color Match
2:24 HUGE Gap Putty Blend
2:40 One Day Later Results Review
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Here is the link to the putty. amzn.to/3xmrTIL. Ultimately we found this product cracked overtime but it helped us fill the gaps from debris. We will be continued to search for another style of solution as unfortunately our planks have continued to gap. I have uploaded a new 4 year review video of our floors here. th-cam.com/video/PoUFqoVXs-E/w-d-xo.html.
I will attempt a few more filler products and report back. If anyone else has had luck with any type of filler please share it here!
Yes, use a suction cup and rubber mallet TH-cam it
It's the best way vs trying to use a patch that matches
@@cassandraday2614 Unfortunately that repair method is for the click vinyl, and will not work for this application as we installed glue down vinyl. That being said I am open to any and all tricks for fixing this if you are aware of any.
Look good dude just continue doing what your doing. No one would ever notice it unless you brought it to their attention.
Thanks for the support. We have found that the putty continues to shrink and crack over time as well and we did not continue to fill the rest of the floor. We also found that our floor has continued to gap, I just uploaded a new video on it here! th-cam.com/video/PoUFqoVXs-E/w-d-xo.html
A wife is the only one that would notice.
Honestly anything is better than the gap, which is going to collect all manner of crumbs, dirt and fur if you've got pets. Nice work.
Yes the gaps collecting the debris is the worst part! We have found that the putty continues to shrink and crack over time as well and we did not continue to fill the rest of the floor. We also found that our floor has continued to gap, I just uploaded a new video on it here! th-cam.com/video/PoUFqoVXs-E/w-d-xo.html
Caulk or vinyl-compatible grout would work better without cracking or shrinking
I'm so going to do this. Looks much better than seeing a gap.
I hope it worked out for you. Do you have glue down vinyl floors that have shrank and gapped as well or is yours a click system?
Use Dynaflex 230 caulk and tint with spray paint. Gives you a lot of color variation and can darken with addition of more paint. It works perfectly on my LVP floor. It dries exactly like regular caulk, but tinted to your floor color.
The visual part is secondary to , filling the void,prevemting stuff from collecting or edges getting caught.
Yes the gaps collecting the debris is the worst part! We have found that the putty continues to shrink and crack over time as well and we did not continue to fill the rest of the floor. We also found that our floor has continued to gap, I just uploaded a new video on it here! th-cam.com/video/PoUFqoVXs-E/w-d-xo.html
Ya I'm about to do this for some dark brown flooring gaps, and I was thinking to mix as needed, and also to lay down tape on both sides of the gap first so I can apply it easier without getting it all over the planks. I think if applied well based on this video it will be fine....if colour is close enough to a match.
Looked perfectly fine to me and I already planned to buy this to hide some very small hairline gaps in some vinyl peel and stick tile I am putting down. I have fairly solid light gray lines where the tiles butt together so should work. The video seeing how it is applied was good.
Thanks for sharing, was yours a glue down application? Sorry for the slow response I have been on a hiatus but am planning on putting a lot of focus into the channel in 2023!
@@BuildLessons Mine was vinyl peel & stick tile
Wish I had this when I renovated my house 15 years ago…wish I had TH-cam! I had 1,2,3 Home Depot 😫😫
They sell markers for that i got acouple of gaps chips and i bought markers and i looks good
Thank you very much!
Your welcome, thanks for the kind words! Sorry for the slow response, I had to take a break from TH-cam but am going to be a lot of effort into it this year!
after you work your (light colored) putty in the area you can gently go over with a rubber float (from tile grout work) to get a very even fill without pulling the putty back out! Get a quart of good paint to match the color of the dark part of the grain. For about 5 minutes of work (extending the grain lines) you can make it pretty much disappear if the two main colors are close enough.
I agree - when the planks are the same colour it’s not bad but the variation is too much in this flooring to do every gap we have
I agree! Worth a shot for the price or the putty, and I think it depends how picky people are but generally speaking I would think this is a short term solution unless you have a floor that is very continuous in color throughout all the planks!
Can try mixing caulk to aquire custom color
What I’m going to do is use the wood putty first… Then after the wood putty dry, take a paper towel with a black ink pen or marker, and lightly draw lines across the putty,to make it blend in with the line thats in my vinyl plank flooring, just kind of blend it in. Then maybe take a paper towel and Try to blend it in even further (I can’t really verbally explain how I’m going to do this, I just had this idea in my head to try this out on one or two areas and see how it looks).
Have you had some vinyl that gapped badly? How old is it? Please report back with how your method has worked I would love to know!
Yep, I'm also interested!
Use a suction cup and rubber mallet way easier TH-cam it
I was thinking the same thing. I’d mix a watered down India ink or try to find a light grey marker and mix it with the light putty and also the other putty. Make two samples and hold them against the wood both in dim light and bright….and of course show it to you wife! I used to do this kind of repairs on wall paper gaps.
@@cassandraday2614 This method works well for click style vinyl but ours is glued down. The glue down seems to have much worse issues with shrinkage over time potentially because of how thin it is.
Looks great, trying to fill gaps on 12x12 vynl flooring. Thanks for video.
But this is wood filler… did you use wood filler?
@@lolli2943 Roberts is also for use on vinyl
How did you make out? Have your tiles continue to shrink?
Since you cannot easily access the edges of the planks try using double sided tape, a wood block and hammer to tap the end joints together. A very thin bead of super glue, before tapping together, to hold it, works great on vinyls.
Or some really good sneakers and some kicking. I had a plans at the front door that has a gap. I eventually just kicked it in with sneaker’s. I also glued the back so it would stay lol.
Unfortunately I do not believe that will work in our situation since the planks are glued down not floating, and they have actually shrank in size. I believe we would have to lift up and relay a large portion of the floor, which leads me being a non believer in the glue down application anymore, click only.
Glue-down planks are notorious for expanding and contracting
Temp in rooms needs to stay consistent year-round to not have an issue.
Areas that get cold (around doorways to outside or drafty areas- compared to areas that get more heat, like direct sunlight) in colder areas you will get gaps.
The glue used can help. Using a wet set (that dries hard) can lock in planks better than the pressure-sensitive glue normally used. But a wet set is much more difficult to work with as you can not work on top of flooring when installing and no foot traffic for 8-12 hrs or longer.
Plus repairs for wet sets are more difficult.
I'm more interested in protecting the flooring from moisture. We have a couple scuffs where you can clearly see the particle-board type interior of the plank, which as we know is just a sponge looking to swell if you use any kind of moisture while cleaning it. For me, it's #1) seal the floor and #2) looks and #3) wear or longevity of the repair.
Yes if you've got a wood fibre core moisture is certainly the main concern! Our floors are totally plastic through and through so there are no issues there for us.
I just watched a video where a guy took a glass suction cup on the vinyl floor and then used a block and hammer to close the gap. I just bought one on Amazon for $15 bucks and I’m going to try it!
I did this for a bit, but eventually the gap became HUGE
Are your floors click or glue down? We have not found a solution for gapping glue down floors yet.
I think it look fine..
We thought so at first as well, but in the long run it didn't hold up! Are you having floor gapping issues as well?
After the filler, use a marker to color or "Picasso" the filler to blend the color.
We found that the Roberts putty continued to shrink and crack as well and did not continue to fill the rest of the floor. Unfortunately our planks have continued to shrink and gap as well, so I am no longer a fan of the glue down products, click only.
no one would notice, its just you cause you are on top of it.
Need to fill in some longer thin gaps. Is this stuff waterproof?
Hi I put vinyl in my house as well but I’m finding that it is literally swollen and it is very noticeable when we are walking on it do you have any idea how I can fix this because I can’t find it online anywhere
Interesting what manufacture did you use? Did you ever find a solution? Sorry for the slow reply I was overwhelmed in my business but have rearranged things and plan to focus a lot of energy on the channel this year!
@@BuildLessons hi that is okay, I notice it happens on cold or hot days, I’ve done my research since then and apparently it’s common and I did find a solution, but to answer your question we bought this floor from Home Depot and I’m glad you will focus more on your channel
I don't think it looks that bad. Old hardwood floors would likely contain some filler anyway and you have a very rustic plank so it kind of fits the look.
Yes I agree many hardwood floors do require similar repairs. The gapping has gotten worse since this video, I am no longer recommending glue down applications I have talked to far too many people who have had gapping issues since!
Use a suction cup , press a board up against it and hit it with a rubber mallet then you'll have no gaps
Called seasons… humidity and freezing… still causes gaps
Works well with a floating click floor but not with glue down unfortunately.
Is it ok to use wood putty on wood vinyl plank?
I believe so, as the Roberts putty I used here is advertised as a "wood, laminate, and vinyl product". I don't think anything you use will hurt it, but the only question is whether or not it will remain flexible enough to withstand cracking as the planks continue to shrink. Do you have glue down or click flooring vinyl? Regards, Mitch.
@@BuildLessons click floor vinyl no glue
Can the putty hold when i mop the floor?
Our does holds up find, but ultimately we are not happy with the putty as a solution. Do you have vinyl floors which have gapped? Ours continue to get worse over time, it seems that LOTS of people are having this issue!
@@BuildLessonsit’s cause of the way you installed it bro , did you put a moisture barrier underneath? Doesn’t matter if the planks come with it already it’s better to install a moisture barrier anyways it’s like 30$ for a 500sqft roll & did you leave gaps all around the edges of the wall? And did you take off the moulding prior to that? Plus like you said.. don’t glue this down. You gotta let it “loose” so it can expand and contract together.. mines going on 4 years and it’s still perfect .. the planks settle after a couple days and it won’t feel “loose” anymore
I have noticed that alot of glue down vinyl plank gap over time due to the heat change and high traffic areas with alot of movement in the floor beneath, it's so unfortunate, even the slightest gap is noticeable :(
I had such a hars time mesuring out my floor and it was a perfect fit. I did it for 3-4 days to be really good, and still it have a lot of small gaps. Such a bad product idea..
Every season.
Yes we have noticed this as well, I actually just did a more recent update video on how bad it is getting: th-cam.com/video/PoUFqoVXs-E/w-d-xo.html.
Do you have a glue down floor that is gapping badly? Which brand / product? Regards, Mitch.
@@thombaz Yes ours has continued to gap, was yours a peel and stick or glue down product? I'm getting the sense the almost everyone is having trouble with the glue down product as time goes on.
@@lolli2943 Do you have floors that are gapping as well? Ours continue to get worse.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣my boy gave a video of "Fail"😆😆😆it's cool though!!
Lol yes it didn't work out to well but still thought it would be valuable to share the process!
Where can I get the my ninyl floor is green dark where can I get it I like that thank you
Unfortunately I am not aware of a product like this. Did you manage to find something?
Can you use this for glue down vinyl?
Yes that is what we used it for. In the long run it continued to shrink and crack so we did not carry on. Do you have vinyl floors that are continuing to shrink and gap?
@@BuildLessons I do. It's a relatively new home (2018) so I'm not ready to replace the flooring and needed a temporary solution
I mixed two colors and you can't really tell.
what about a pull bar to close the gaps.
These are very thin planks which are glued to the floor, so it will not work like it would for a floating click system.
It not about looking fine. It’s about the cracks filling up with crap. The only time you shouldn’t do this is when it is cold out, because wood expands and retracts… not sure about these floors. But do it in the summer, if there is still cracks where food and dust gets in.. do it. I used to use a butter knife. Fixes for everything weren’t at your finger tips, like they are today.
This product doesn't seem to expand and contract quite the same as hardwood, mainly just continue to shrink. I believe the UV from sunlight is causing the issue as we have several areas that are always very warm (overtop of our furnace room) and it has to gapped as badly as the areas which receive a lot of sunlight.
Where are you from? You sound like a Yooper (Upper Michigan) or Wisconsin resident.
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada! When we travel to Florida people ask if I am from Minnesota!
I was told by my floor guy sun is not good for LVP flooring
As it shrinks and swells it will crack
Can you put down a runner rug to hide the gaps?😊
Unfortunately at this point it would be a big runner! The gapping has continued to spread as the seasons go on... the sunlight seems to shrink these planks. I just uploaded a new video on it here. th-cam.com/video/PoUFqoVXs-E/w-d-xo.html
As Doc says, no one sees it. That said, I’d go dark. Much more natural, that dirt and such, would/will fill up a gap. If it’s all about super perfection, take a piece of your leftover vinyl, mix the two in diff. ratios, and put down a few lines on it. After drying, you’ll know where you stand. + a loose piece, can be moved around. Thereby tested, at any light/angle.
I just uploaded a new video on it here which shows how the gaps have continued to get worse and the putty eventually shrank and cracked. th-cam.com/video/PoUFqoVXs-E/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the comment and consider subscribing if you like home building and building science content! I've took a long time off of TH-cam but am taking content creation seriously in the coming months and hope to create some top notch content around all things to do with the construction of your home!
... .... He said his was bad gapping...
My gaps are like literally twice that size. 👀
it only looks odd to him because he didnt do his entire floor so the lack of uniformity is sticking out. Just finish your floor and nobody would notice unless you pointed it out
Do not do this!!!
Why not?
In the long run it did not hold up - we are still seeking solutions for our gapping vinyl planks.
The moral of the story is, do not buy vinyl planks!!
Trust me you don't want to mess with ceramic. Unless you're going for real hardwood Vinyl planks are pretty much the best option. Just got done tearing out my Ceramic Tiles, what a pain in the rear. They look good initially, but once they start to wear out and the grout starts to deteriorate....my god....Ill take vinyl plank gaps any day over ceramic
Real wood expands too with climate change.
@@ledbetter1226 I do agree with this point. Each flooring has its downfalls, and vinyl is likely the lesser of evils. I must warn against glue down though please go click, our glue down has continued to get worse I just uploaded a 4 year update here. th-cam.com/video/PoUFqoVXs-E/w-d-xo.html
The click product seems to hold up much better than the glue down!
Bro, in the sun the human eye won't even look at that spot on the floor because it's too bright. Stand up and look at it. You won't see it. Your filming while on your knees. Do you and your guests walk around your house on your knees or standing up like normal people?.