Fix A Wood Floor Scratch

How to repair scratched wood.

Fix a wood floor scratch.

Before beginning any scratch repair the wood floor must be thoroughly cleaned on and around the area of the scratches. You can make your floor look as good as new. Still one of the best things about scratches in hardwood floors is that they re easy to repair especially compared with vinyl flooring or carpeting says brett miller vice president of. You can also try rubbing wood wax over the scratches then buffing the wax and covering the area with stain or sealant.

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. Then to fix shallow or superficial scratches apply a wood staining marker or a thin layer of sealant to them. Good for scratch repair on both wood and laminate floors scratch away 10 99 for eight ounces available from lumber liquidators cleans. Before you fix scratches on hardwood floors make sure to clean and rinse the scratched areas first.

Fixing scratched hardwood floors is essential for any homeowner lucky enough to have wood floors. For small scratches try a diy solution. First remove as much debris as possible with a soft bristled broom and a dustpan. Scratches on hardwood floors mar their beauty but fixing scratches is easy.

Consider wood floor products designed for scratch repair. Wood laminate cork bamboo flooring is becoming more popular.