Fix Scratches On Wood Flooring

This only works on real wood floors not bamboo.

Fix scratches on wood flooring.

Engineered hardwood floors are more durable than a traditional wood floor but they can still get scratched. Then to fix shallow or superficial scratches apply a wood staining marker or a thin layer of sealant to them. Depending on the color of your flooring a solution made of equal parts olive oil and vinegar can be effective too. For a natural alternative for lighter colored wood flooring try rubbing a raw walnut or walnut meal into the scratches.

A complete sanding removes scratches but beware. How to repair scratched wood. Deep scratches expose the raw wood stripping away the wood s color. Let the filler dry thoroughly.

The best way to fix scratches on engineered hardwood floors is to use a wax repair kit. Use a plastic putty knife to fill the scratch with wood filler that matches the color of the floor. Before you fix scratches on hardwood floors make sure to clean and rinse the scratched areas first. Be sure to use a plastic putty knife to apply the filler you don t want to create any new scratches.

To repair this damage you ll have to color the scratch with a wood stain marker you can buy at a hardware store.