When gaps between floorboards are too wide for resin filling, timber strip gap filling is the ideal solution. Natural Finishers provides expert strip gap filling services in Maidstone, Kent, and across the South East. We use carefully selected and shaped timber strips to close large gaps, creating a solid, beautiful, and draught-free floor.
Timber strip filling involves cutting thin slivers of matching wood to fit precisely into the gaps between your floorboards. Once glued in place and sanded flush, the strips become virtually invisible, blending seamlessly with your existing floor. This method is perfect for older properties and period homes where boards have shrunk over decades, leaving substantial gaps.
For narrow gaps (under 5mm), resin filling is usually sufficient. For wider gaps, timber strips provide a more durable and stable solution. In many restoration projects, we use a combination of both methods – strips for the largest gaps and resin for smaller ones – to achieve the best possible result.
Strip filling is typically recommended for gaps of 5mm or wider. Narrower gaps are usually better suited to resin filling. We assess your floor and advise the best approach.
We use timber that matches your existing floorboards as closely as possible in species, colour, and grain. Once sanded and finished, the strips are virtually invisible.
Strip filling is mainly used for plank and board floors. For parquet, resin filling is generally more appropriate due to the smaller gap sizes. We recommend the best method for your specific floor.
Yes. The strips are glued with strong wood adhesive and, once sanded flush, they become an integral part of the floor. They are designed to last the lifetime of the floor.
Absolutely. Many of our projects use both methods – timber strips for the wider gaps and resin for the smaller ones. This combination delivers the best overall result.
