🔍 Types of Scratches
- Surface Scratches: Only affect the finish
- Minor Scratches: Slightly penetrate the wood
- Deep Scratches: Significantly penetrate the wood
- Gouges: Deep indentations requiring wood filler
🛠️ Tools Needed
Estimated Time: 1-2 hours (plus drying time)
⚠️ Important:
Test any repair products on an inconspicuous area first. Some floors may require professional refinishing for the best results.
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Clean the area:
- Remove dirt and debris
- Clean with wood floor cleaner
- Let dry completely
- For surface scratches:
- Use repair marker/crayon
- Apply in direction of grain
- Wipe excess with cloth
- Buff with steel wool
- For deeper scratches:
- Sand area lightly
- Clean dust thoroughly
- Apply wood filler
- Let dry completely
- Sand smooth
- Color matching:
- Apply matching stain
- Blend with surrounding area
- Allow to dry
- Finishing:
- Apply polyurethane finish
- Use thin, even coats
- Allow proper drying time
- Buff if needed
💡 Pro Tips:
- Use walnuts to naturally fix light scratches - the oils help hide the damage
- Keep touch-up markers in your floor's color for quick fixes
- Consider using felt pads under furniture to prevent future scratches
📹 Video Tutorial
Watch our detailed video guide on fixing hardwood floor scratches
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