Assessing the cleanliness of your floor.
Cover scratches on hardwood floor.
It fills in scratches evens out discolorations polishes and even protects.
Floor restorers and floor cleaners are both formulated for hardwood care but they serve different functions.
To fix scratches on engineered hardwood you ll need floor repair wax.
How to repair scratched wood.
Fixing scratched hardwood floors is essential for any homeowner lucky enough to have wood floors.
Clean the trouble spot thoroughly start by cleaning the entire area around the scratch.
If you still have some of the stain on hand that you used to finish your hardwood floors then it also can be used to cover scratches.
Apply wax or acrylic floor polish over light scratches in hardwood floors but take caution.
Rub walnuts over scratches in the wood to camoflage them.
Almost all hardware stores and home improvement stores have this material in stock.
If the scratch isn t deep wipe it clean with a towel before you apply some stain to it with a q tip or fine paint brush.
Make sure you get a type of wax with the correct color for your floor.
I sprinkle it on my hardwood floors spread it around lightly with a paper towel and that s it.
I use it to cover scratches on furniture too.
I feel like it s a new floor in a bottle.
Floor restorers contain polishing agents and ingredients that can fill in scratches and small nicks in the wood.
After you ve done that double check to make sure there s no stain outside the scratch.
Warm up the oil.
If the protective coating of the hardwood floor is scratched use a soft rag such as a microfiber cloth and a small amount of hardwood floor cleaner to remove any contaminants from the scratched area.
Floor cleaners contain detergents and solvents that loosen tough dirt and grease.
You will want to remove all traces of dust and grime on the floor before you begin any other steps.
Clean the scratched area.
Over time such polishes can dull and darken the floor eventually requiring removal.
You can make your floor look as good as new.
Scratches on hardwood floors mar their beauty but fixing scratches is easy.
Pay close attention to the inside of the crack itself which should be totally free of dirt if possible.