How can I effectively fill the gap left from removing a glued-down transition piece in preparation for installing vinyl click flooring on top of parquet flooring?
Asked by Eric Henderson 
1 month ago
Last Updated: October 11, 2024
I took out the stuck-down transition piece between the parquet flooring. I’m thinking of installing vinyl click flooring over it. Any suggestions on how to fill in the gap?
I’d remove this old floor. If you get the chance to uncover what your original floor looks like underneath, go for it.
Tidy it up and cut plywood strips to fit, secure them with PL Premium and screws or ring rails!
Just cut a piece of plywood to match the thickness of the flooring and secure it in place.
1. Remove any debris from the space, then add a piece of wood that matches the thickness.
2. Fill the gap with a cement floor patch. Allow it to dry completely before sanding it smooth.
3. Contact a professional to fix it with additional parquet flooring. Sand and refinish the floors for a seamless look.
As someone who does refinishing for a living, that’s always my preferred choice, .
Fix any broken pieces and sand down the hardwood flooring for a seamless look
Cut out the damaged section on each side using a circular saw and multi-tool, then remove the center. Fill the gap with 1x or plywood of the same thickness. Finish by applying a self-leveling compound to fill in the remaining space.
Spread floor leveler evenly and extend it about a foot on each side, similar to applying drywall mud. If you happen to damage a board, make sure the replacement fits snugly. Personally, I find floor leveler to be a more convenient option. It will automatically find the level. No sanding required – the finish is smooth, and all you need is a flat surface, not a flawless one.
It seems like the tile on the right can be removed and replaced with a full tile after using a floor leveling compound. Alternatively, if the material is completely removed without disturbing the subfloor, a full tile could be used. Good luck, but fixing this shouldn’t be too difficult.
Do you know the thickness of the parquet floor tiles? If they are 3/8 or 1/2 inches, you can use fire rock or plywood with the same thickness as underlayment. Strip and fill in as needed. You may have to use leveling cement to fill in the edges to ensure a seamless patch with no gaps where a high heel might walk…
Have you tried using a concrete floor leveler? It costs around $40 per bag.
Can you tidy it up with some Ardex feather finish?
Have you tried using a fast-setting floor leveler?
When installing your new flooring, be aware of the possibility of landing a seam in that specific area. To avoid this, lay the flooring in the opposite direction so that each piece has at least 4 inches of coverage.
If you no longer use that floor, consider applying self-leveling compound before laying the underlayment.
‘t forget about floor preparation and patching before starting
Rdex is known for being very user-friendly
Self leveling compound is great for filling in uneven areas
Try to fill in as many gaps as possible with a piece of wood, then use Durham’s Rock Hard Water Putty for the remaining gaps. Make sure to be careful, as it dries very hard. Check out the product here:
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Just grab whatever plywood you have to level it out and secure it in place, that should do the trick
Latex flooring that levels itself
Polymer Modified, thin set
When working on flooring over it, make sure to fill it with mortar. Prepare a mixture of cement mortar and spread it evenly. Once it has hardened, place your foam barrier and proceed with installing the new floor. Voila, it will look 👌!
Ardex Feather Finish
Just cut a piece to fill the gap and use subfloor adhesive to ensure it is completely filled 💯
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Easy peasy floor patch
I got new flooring that’s not very appealing
Self-leveling