Be sure to use a plastic putty knife to apply the filler you don t want to create any new scratches.
Deep scratches softwood floor.
For deep scratches and gouges choose a filler that is the same color as the wood you wish to repair.
You can also use epoxy glue mixed with sanding dust and or universal colorant.
If your floorboards are showing signs of heavy damage they may have ridges and other uneven spots.
To repair this damage you ll have to color the scratch with a.
The stain would quickly wear away and it never did anything to fill the deep scratches.
Light scratches require a different repair approach from deep scratches.
Pick up some of the filler with a putty knife then spread it by brushing the knife along the inside part of the scratch.
When dry lightly sand the spot flush and smooth with the floor then apply a thin coat of a compatible finish to the spot.
I had tried a stain marker before without a lot of luck.
Rub the spot with a soft cloth to remove any excess wax.
For a deep gouge fill the hole with matching colored wood putty.
Here s how to sand down your floor.
Spread a pre colored latex wood filler in the scratch.
Use a plastic putty knife to fill the scratch with wood filler that matches the color of the floor.
You can see how i do it in the video below.
Let the filler dry thoroughly.
Your best bet is to sand these down to flatten your floor and avoid headaches in the future.
Continue adding more filler material until the scratch is filled.
I was so excited when i found a long term fix for the deep scratches in the wood.