How To Fix Bad Scratches On An Engineered Wood Floor

Step 3 applying the wax.

How to fix bad scratches on an engineered wood floor.

Scratches that do not cut entirely throug this wood layer about 1 8 thick can usually be repaired. Most engineered flooring has 3 16 to 1 4 of hardwood veneer over a plywood base. A fine grained sandpaper is all you need to buff out damage first sand the floor in the. Next take the q tip and dip it into rubbing alcohol as well then run it along the length of the scratch to make sure it is completely clean of any dirt or debris that might have been pushed into the scratch during every day wear and tear.

Thoroughly clean the area and make sure you match the wax to your floor before you fill the scratch. Removing the paint mar from a floor surface. Then run the putty knife down the scratch horizontally to remove excess. If you are not sure what type of flooring you have installed see wood floor engineered solid.

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. I would recommend an oil based urethane. Sand out the scratches in the wood floor. You can make your floor look as good as new.

How to repair scratched wood. To repair this damage you ll have to color the scratch with a wood stain marker you can buy at a hardware store. If the scratches have not gone through the veneer then you can sand the scratches smooth stain to match and refinish with 3 to 4 coats of urethane. To fix scratches on engineered hardwood you ll need floor repair wax.

Once you have the wax ready you will be ready to apply it to the scratches. Wipe the area where the scratches are with the washcloth dipped in a small amount of the rubbing alcohol. For small scratches try a diy solution. Smear the wax horizontally across the scratches to be certain it is all the way down into the scratch.

Apply 3 to 4 thin coats rather than 1 or 2 thick coats. If you re the creative type you can color in the scratch with graining pencils. Other waxes are sold as blocks. Scratches on hardwood floors mar their beauty but fixing scratches is easy.

A little elbow grease can bring life back to wood floors. Dip the putty knife into the wax and get a good glob on it. Engineered hardwood floors are more durable than a traditional wood floor but they can still get scratched. Make sure you get a type of wax with the correct color for your floor.

Some waxes come in a stick shaped similar to a crayon or marker. The engineered wood floor shown here includes a top layer of wood glued to a hardboard core.