I installed a floor made from locally produced, 3 1/4" hard maple. There are a few gaps under 1/16th of an inch that I don't like. I normally buy the best product for the application, but the stores will be closed tomorrow. What I do have access to is epoxy. Most wood fillers are a two part epoxy anyways. One video shows epoxy mixed with sawdust to fill knots and cracks. Gaps seem a little different, though. Will mixing up a thick sawdust-epoxy paste be a definite, long term, aesthetic improvement? The floor isn't sanded or finished yet.
Wood – Will filling gaps with epoxy in a new hardwood floor look ok
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Best Answer
The epoxy glue products are not made for this situation. It will stick out like a sore thumb. It will not accept stain. There are any number of good quality wood filler products that are made specifically for this application. The manufacturers of these products state that they will accept stain however, I have found that to be only partially true. They are still the best choice for this job. Wood that is properly seasoned and good tight installation is the best defense against having to fill the cracks.