How To Fix A Gouge In A Wood Floor

A reader wants to repair a puncture wound in this parquet floor.

How to fix a gouge in a wood floor.

If it s deep enough it can expose the raw part of the wood underneath the finish. 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 you have a leftover scrap of finished flooring practice on it before trying the repair on your floor. What other tips can you give me for trying to reduce the visibility of these flaws.

To fix a deep wide gouge opt for a pre colored latex wood filler one that closely matches the color of your hardwood. Apply the filler using a plastic putty knife which is the tool least likely to cause any further damage to the floor. I have hard wood floors that have a few dents and gouges in them. If the scratch or gouge is deep and runs across the grain you probably won t be able to make it disappear completely but you should be able to fix it so it s hard to notice.

When a heavy object is dropped on a hardwood floor part of the flooring can be removed. For small scratches try a diy solution. How to repair scratched wood. Refinish the board with varnish polyurethane or a similar product to match the rest of your floor.

Hope you can. Reader photo by. 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. Also i have several medium depth long in length scratches that i need to repair.

Seal the sanded area. When it s a small gouge it s possible to repair it using something called wood putty usually available at most hardware stores. Don t use a foam roller or brush to apply the polyurethane you ll end up with air bubbles in the finish go with a lambswool applicator or natural bristle brush instead.