Fixing deep scratches and gouges 1.
How to fix the scratch on wood floor.
Clean the trouble spot thoroughly start by cleaning the entire area around the scratch.
Clean the scratched area.
9 tips for removing scratches from wood floors 1.
Apply wax or acrylic floor polish over light scratches in hardwood floors but take caution.
If possible test the marker for color accuracy in a non visible area.
Remove any filler material that spilled over the scratch or elsewhere on the wood.
Wipe along the wood s grain as much as possible to reduce the possibility of adding new scratches.
Fill the scratch with premixed wood filler.
Use a plastic putty knife to fill the scratch with wood filler that matches the color of the floor.
Wipe away the excess filler with a dry rag.
Sand out the scratches in the wood floor.
When you re ready to fix scratches on engineered hardwood floors follow the directions on your floor wax repair kit.
Let the filler dry thoroughly.
A little elbow grease can bring life back to wood floors.
Dampen a new rag with water and wipe down the scratched area of the floor.
Use a soft rag dampened with a small amount of hardwood floor cleaner to clean the.
On the scratched area lightly brush the floor colorant over one area of the scratches.
Clean hardwood floors gently.
Pay close attention to the inside of the crack itself which should be totally free of dirt if possible.
How to repair scratched wood.
For a natural.
You will want to remove all traces of dust and grime on the floor before you begin any other steps.
Repairing fine scratches choose a floor color marker that is similar to the floor color.
If this proves successful.
Lackluster wood can magnify the appearance of scratches and worn areas not to mention.
Using a clean cloth scrub around the edges of the scratch.
Be sure to use a plastic putty knife to apply the filler you don t want to create any new scratches.
If you re not into the spit shine approach you can clean the area with a dry cloth then rub a fine steel wool brillo pad along the length of the scratch with the grain until the scratch.
Rinse away the hardwood cleaner.
Rub mineral spirits over the scratch.