How To Fix Fake Hardwood Floors

Almost all hardware stores and home improvement stores have this material in stock.

How to fix fake hardwood floors.

Sand only enough to remove excess filler not enough to scratch the laminate. This can remove some of the discoloration. Use a finish restorer for light scratches. Let the filler dry thoroughly.

How to repair scratched wood. If your kit comes with ingredients that should be mixed together to form a putty or other filler follow the manufacturer s instructions. Step 5 remove tough stains. Use a plastic putty knife to fill the scratch with wood filler that matches the color of the floor.

Sand the area lightly with fine grit sandpaper to bring the filler level with the floor s surface. Allow to dry for a minute and wipe off. These restorers can be effective treating minor scuffs especially if the wood itself has not been damaged. The most recommended cleaner for faux wood flooring is a mixture of vinegar and warm water.

Let the stain set overnight and using another small artist s brush cover the patch with a coat of varnish to match the existing floor. In this video i show you how to fix gouges dents and deep scratches in hardwood floors. First use a sample of your laminate flooring if you have one to find a touch up or repair kit in a matching color. Some waxes come in a stick shaped similar to a crayon or marker.

These imperfections can take over your hardwood and can be easily. If there s a huge color difference between the patch and the rest of the floor you might need to re stain the patch using a very small artist s brush stain the patch. Make sure to dry them thoroughly after mopping. To fix scratches on engineered hardwood you ll need floor repair wax.

Dip the mop in the solution and wring out most of the water. Finish restorers are designed to help treat faded finishes or light scratches distributed across a wide area of your hardwood floors. Be sure to use a plastic putty knife to apply the filler you don t want to create any new scratches. Use the marker crayon putty or pencil in the kit to fill in the scratch.

Sweep up any loose dust or debris from the discolored area of your hardwood floor. Step 2 buff the floor gently with a piece of steel wool if it has a varnish or urethane finish. Other waxes are sold as blocks. Mix a cup of vinegar in a bucket of warm water.

Use water sparingly when mopping hardwood floors and don t mop them too often.