Help! Scratched up Hardwood Floors
Like a moron, I recently pushed a heavy box along one of my hardwood floor without a rug under it. One of the heavy duty staples on the bottom of the box made a scratch all across the floor. It’s not extremely deep, but it’s noticeable. The hardwood has already been sanded down quite a…
Like a moron, I recently pushed a heavy box along one of my hardwood floor without a rug under it. One of the heavy duty staples on the bottom of the box made a scratch all across the floor. It’s not extremely deep, but it’s noticeable.
The hardwood has already been sanded down quite a bit. I don’t want to replace it as it is the original floor, which we love.
Does anyone have any tips on how to touch this up?
rub a walnut on the scratch. This works very well on small furniture scratches for me. also it is nearly FREE.
seriously this works
Mr Homestead:
Yes, the two are compatible. If you call me, I will talk to you about screening a little.
My phone number is on my webpage.
Steve
Thanks to everyone for all of their help!!
Another endorsement of Rejuvinate (despite their tacky “as seen on TV” website). The floors I used it on before our house was on the ’06 PLG house tour STILL look good. Home Depot carries it; Lowes doesn’t.
We had horrible scratches in our last rental (NOT our fault — the poly was applied incorrectly in the first place). When we moved out, we used a product called Rejuvenate. You buy the special branded cleaner, the restoring part, and special pads made to be used with it. We got it at Bed Bath and Beyond, though I think Amazon also sells it and you might find it at Home Depot. Worked beautifully. I have no idea how long it lasts. It’s not meant to last forever. Good luck!
Steve,
any recs on an outfit in NYC that can do screening? Does it need to be matched to the original finish, i.e. oil-based or water-based poly?
I suppose the results of putting poly onto a small area of floor may be acceptable – but my experience has been that it remains visible or shaded different. The chances of this being acceptable are better if this is done in a low light area and in a small room. That said, I would never tell a customer that it can be done; I do not think the results are something a professional can guarantee and expect to be paid for.
Steve
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Agreed with Dave. I tried a very small area first to see if it worked.
Whatever you try, test a very small area at first.