gaps in polished floorboards

[John1954]

Hello dear woodworkers,

I have numerous 1-2mm gaps appearing between the boards in my 12-month old Tasmanian oak polished floorboards. Is this normal? and, is there something I can do to close the gaps or prevent the latter from happening?

I would be grateful for any useful suggestion.

Many thanks in anticipation.

John

[sinjin]

Hi John, the boards have shrunk a little for a host of reasons. But you won't be able to do anything it.
You may notice in winter the gaps will close up and little.
Sinjin

[glock40sw]

G'day John.
Mate, Don't ya just love timber flooring? Eh? Eh?

Gaps are a part of life for timber floors.
They swell in high humidity times and shrink in low humidity times.

There is nothing you or I can do about it ecept for A/con used all year round.
How long has the floor been down?
What is subfloor?
Clearance to ground?

Any useful info would be good.