Posted 2016-08-16 10:32 AM (#168036) Subject: Replacing floor in horse trailer
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First time member. My wife and I are in the process of renovating the LQ in our Featherlite trailer because of water damage. While removing the old flooring I have about 500 nails that was used to attach the old osb and insulation board. I need to know the best material to use to plug these 1/16 inch holes. This is going to be a big project for us and would like to do it right the first time.
Posted 2016-08-16 1:55 PM (#168039 - in reply to #168036) Subject: RE: Replacing floor in horse trailer
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The holes are in the aluminum sub floor of the trailer. The nails are 21/2 inch spiral shank.and when they are removed (very tough) I am left with a 1/16 hole through the aluminum.
Posted 2016-08-16 2:02 PM (#168040 - in reply to #168036) Subject: RE: Replacing floor in horse trailer
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Posts: 108 Location: Lawrence KS
You could just fill each hole with some silicone sealer ( caulking ) prior to installing the new floor. If you wanted to spend more time an effort you can fill each hole with automotive body filler and then sand smooth.
Posted 2016-08-16 3:33 PM (#168042 - in reply to #168040) Subject: RE: Replacing floor in horse trailer
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Posts: 350 Location: Penrose, Colorado
if all or most of these holes are in the sub floor and not the frame cross memebers I would just do as the others said and use silcone or possibly liquid nails, you need something for sure that will last or moisture will get in and ruin your new flooring with time. you might also look into a bed liner product and just use a paint roller to apply it.
Replacing floor in horse trailer
