Restoring the look of a scratched hardwood floor can be relatively easy depending on the severity of the scratch.
Deep scratch repair wood floor.
Deep scratches expose the raw wood stripping away the wood s color.
The stain would quickly wear away and it never did anything to fill the deep scratches.
Repairing deep scratches.
I was so excited when i found a long term fix for the deep scratches in the wood.
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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.
How to fix scratches in hardwood floors.
For light scratches lightly rub fine steel wool over the scratch.
Simply fill it in with a stain that matches the floor color.
To repair this damage you ll have to color the scratch with a wood stain marker you can buy at a hardware store.
If a scratch has penetrated deep enough to expose bare wood there s a low effort way to conceal the imperfection.
For small scratches try a diy solution.
To repair deep scratches in wood try using a wax filler stick in a color that matches the wood.
You can see how i do it in the video below.
I had tried a stain marker before without a lot of luck.
Deep scratches in wood flooring are the type of scratches that may be caused by dog claws or by sliding heavy furniture or appliances across the floor.
How to fix scratches in hardwood floors.
Consider wood floor products designed for scratch repair.
With a few simple steps you can repair and conceal nicks and scratches in your hardwood to get the longest life out of your flooring.
Thanks for posting this informative blog.
You can also use putty to fill in deep scratches.
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Light scratches require a different repair approach from deep scratches.
How to repair scratched wood.
Then there were a couple of bad scratches that i was desperate to fix.