How To Fix Worn Out Wooden Floor

For small scratches try a diy solution.

How to fix worn out wooden floor.

Over time it will still pick up a few scuffs and scratches which cause the surface to become dull. Alternatively use a touch up polyurethane repair kit following manufacturer. Refinishing a floor is a big deal and if the floor has only one or two worn areas while the rest of the finish is in good condition it s more economical to make spot repairs. Done correctly a spot repair is all but unnoticeable provided you ve correctly matched the finish and if necessary the stain.

Wood floors are durable and easy to maintain but they re still subject to accidental gouges scratches and heavy wear. Apply a light coating of floor wax to shallow scratches using a soft cloth. Consider these tips for common wood floor repairs. The high gloss protective layer adds some shine but isn t overly shiny.

Remove the excess wax and buff the floor. To add fine details such as the rays in oak get a brown permanent marker with an ultrafine tip. I repair any scratches using a small amount of stain applied to a paper towel. How to repair scratched wood.

The polish also fills micro scratches evening out the appearance 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. Dap s wood finish repair kit is 9 99 at ace hardware stores. No matter how fastidious you are at keeping your hardwood floors clean.

The bona hardwood floor cleaner did a fabulous job of cleaning the floor without damaging them.