\u00a9 2020 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Dunk the rope into the stain so it is saturated. Filling large gaps with natural-fiber rope is a traditional method commonly used on wide plank floorboards in very old homes. This article was co-authored by Kevin Turner. Scrape any excess filler off the floor once you finish filling the gap. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. If you want to stain the rope to match the color of your floor, buy non-synthetic rope, because synthetic rope won’t take a stain. Apply a fine bead of wood putty to the gap, then work it into the gap with your finger, using circular motions to force the putty down into the gap. Look for a consistency somewhere between Greek yogurt and creamy peanut butter. I had never restored old wood floors before and had only a slight notion of the process from watching HGTV. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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