Consider these tips for common wood floor repairs.
How to fix wood floor tiles.
Hardwood floors can be damaged by any number things.
Repair hardwood floor water damage.
In general water is an enemy to wood floors.
For small scratches try a diy solution.
How to repair scratched wood.
Most floors use a tongue and groove design.
If your hardwood floor is in generally fine shape with only a damaged spot or two it is easy and economical to make small repairs by replacing a strip or plank of flooring.
To fix buckled or peaked wood floors it s essential to understand what causes the wood to warp both problems are usually because of water damage but although that s the most common cause it s not the only one.
Water damage to hardwood floors can be from minor to major.
Wood floors are durable and easy to maintain but they re still subject to accidental gouges scratches and heavy wear.
If the tile only has a thin hairline crack in it you can fill it with an epoxy.
It can damage the finish leave rings or discoloration or at its worst cause flooring boards to cup warp buckle or grow mold.
If you have a small single scratch that s only noticeable when you get close like a scratch caused by an excited pet and your floor has a relatively new finish try a diy home solution first mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and olive oil in a small cup and dab the mixture into the scratch.
If the tile is too badly cracked to repair it you can just replace the damaged tile.
If replacing a tile isn t in your budget or if the tile isn t badly damaged you can repair the tile.