Apply wax or acrylic floor polish over light scratches in hardwood floors but take caution.
Cover scratches on hardwood floor.
After you ve done that double check to make sure there s no stain outside the scratch.
I use it to cover scratches on furniture too.
You will want to remove all traces of dust and grime on the floor before you begin any other steps.
Floor restorers contain polishing agents and ingredients that can fill in scratches and small nicks in the wood.
I feel like it s a new floor in a bottle.
Pay close attention to the inside of the crack itself which should be totally free of dirt if possible.
Floor cleaners contain detergents and solvents that loosen tough dirt and grease.
Fixing scratched hardwood floors is essential for any homeowner lucky enough to have wood floors.
You can make your floor look as good as new.
Floor restorers and floor cleaners are both formulated for hardwood care but they serve different functions.
It fills in scratches evens out discolorations polishes and even protects.
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.
Clean the scratched area.
Make sure you get a type of wax with the correct color for your floor.
How to repair scratched wood.
Assessing the cleanliness of your floor.
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.
Some waxes come in a stick shaped similar to a crayon or marker.
Over time such polishes can dull and darken the floor eventually requiring removal.
Rub walnuts over scratches in the wood to camoflage them.
Almost all hardware stores and home improvement stores have this material in stock.
Scratches on hardwood floors mar their beauty but fixing scratches is easy.
Clean the trouble spot thoroughly start by cleaning the entire area around the scratch.
I sprinkle it on my hardwood floors spread it around lightly with a paper towel and that s it.
To fix scratches on engineered hardwood you ll need floor repair wax.
Walnuts contain excellent natural emollients and brown dyes that both repair and enhance the look of worn scratched wood.