I'm a DYIer sanding an old pine wide plank floor in a 200 yr old house. There are some damaged spots (termite, etc) that need filling. I have lots of sanding dust from sanding and would like to mix up a paste of epoxy and dust to fill in the holes and gouges so it will match better. I'm thinking something more liquid than puttylike so it will mix and spread better. Anybody have any suggestions for an epoxylike mix? I've tried the Minwax epoxy (smells like Bondo) but don't know if it can be mixed with the dust. There's nothing on the label about it.
Also, the first rough sanding with 24 grit was really tough due to the uneven floor (cupped boards, etc) and I don't know if my tired old body is up to more sanding with the finer grits. (You guys should be paid way more than you probably are.) I'm thinking of putting sealer on now after filling and hand sanding the spots and going with the "rustic" look, which would'nt be that out of place in this house. What do you think? It's 1400 sq. ft. total.
Also, the first rough sanding with 24 grit was really tough due to the uneven floor (cupped boards, etc) and I don't know if my tired old body is up to more sanding with the finer grits. (You guys should be paid way more than you probably are.) I'm thinking of putting sealer on now after filling and hand sanding the spots and going with the "rustic" look, which would'nt be that out of place in this house. What do you think? It's 1400 sq. ft. total.