How to fill a hole?
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Lazyi · 12/09/2020 12:59
Any suggestions how I can fill this little hole? TIA!
FlamedToACrisp · 12/09/2020 13:09
I would drop a Lego block in it, then fill the rest with wood filler. But I'm a bit of a bodger!
BaronessBomburst · 12/09/2020 13:13
My first thought was a hamster. 
Second though is a block of wood.
Is it behind a door?
Seeingadistance · 12/09/2020 13:13
Yip, Lego and wood filler should do it!
BaronessBomburst · 12/09/2020 13:15
Could you fill the entire space from floor to ceiling with a piece of timber painted to match and square the whole corner off?
Mutunus · 12/09/2020 13:18
I'm assuming no spare floorboard?
How about a small piece of MDF, same width as hole but longer and a screw in the middle.. Put glue on on end, and using screw as a handle feed wood through hole, the glued end comes up under the floorboard and sticks. Then fill on top of the new bit or find a a piece of wood to cut and stick in.
Or perhaps just find a similar bit of wood, cut to shape to fit hole, glue round the edges and see if the glue is enough to hold the wood in place.
Lazyi · 12/09/2020 15:57
Thanks all.... Lego is a good idea. I suspect there is already half a spaceship under the floor boards....
Glittertwins · 12/09/2020 16:35
Be aware that this could be hiding a floor issue underneath. We had similar and when the carpet was taken up for replacement, the fitter found the floor underneath had disintegrated. I managed to get a building to knock it all out and refill with concrete.
We apparently have a similar but less severe issue along the internal wall we share with our neighbours so the next time this room is redone, we'll be getting a builder in in plenty of time!
WhoWouldHaveThoughtThat · 12/09/2020 17:28
Well, why not make a feature out of it and stick a Lego man in the hole so it looks like he's trying to climb out?
Careful when vacuuming though...
marieg10 · 12/09/2020 17:31
Use expanding foam is it is deep and then finish off with a wood filler?
Glittertwins · 12/09/2020 17:52
@WhoWouldHaveThoughtThat
Careful when vacuuming though...
I like that! Could change the figures depending on mood!!!
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