In this video i show you how to fix hardwood floor scratches easily.
Treatment for small hardwood scratch.
Here s what you need to do.
Very light scratches can often be repaired by going over them with a hardwood refresher like bona pro series hardwood floor refresher or hardwood floor reviver by minwax.
Be sure to use a plastic putty knife to apply the filler you don t want to create any new scratches.
If the scratch is still visible add more finish to fill it in and bring it to the level of the rest of the floor.
For small scratches try a diy solution.
Scratches on hardwood floors are relatively common.
Let the filler dry thoroughly.
All that you need is some floor stain and some polyurethane and some items that you pr.
Minwax hardwood floor reviver 24 97 for 32 ounces available on amazon can help restore beauty and luster to hardwood floors without sanding or buffing.
How to remove gouges from hardwood floors if you take a chunk out of the floor you ll have to fill the divot with wood putty then sand stain and finish with urethane making sure it blends with.
How to repair scratched wood.
Apply wax or acrylic floor polish over light scratches in hardwood floors but take caution.
Over time such polishes can dull and darken the floor eventually requiring removal.
Use a plastic putty knife to fill the scratch with wood filler that matches the color of the floor.
If you have a small single scratch that s only noticeable when you get close like a scratch caused by an excited pet and your floor has a relatively new finish try a diy home solution first.
Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and olive oil in a small cup and dab the mixture into the scratch.
If however you have hardwood that has been finished on site i e.
It was sanded in the home then an extra coat can help reduce scratching.
They can occur from a variety of ways and can be light surface scratches or deep scratches that penetrate the finish.
Clean the surface of dust and debris.
Rub down the repair with 0000 steel wool after the finish dries.
Make sure your floor is refresher compatible.