Our engineering team here at Urban Floor wanted to address a common question asked by many hardwood floor owners: how can I fix dents, gouges, and scratches that have accidentally occurred on my hardwood floors?
It’s a good question, and we can help you answer this professionally. First off, understand that in any case, hardwood floors CAN be repaired. The beauty of hardwood floors are that they are installed in boards and if a couple of boards have issues, then the worst case solution is to replace only the boards; something that isn’t as easy with carpet when things go awry.
Secondly, accidents will happen. Fallen objects, rambunctious children, sporadic movements from pets may accidentally result in unwanted scenarios. Luckily, there are DIY methods of correcting common accidents.
For Minor Scratches (Surface and Micro)
We have a small guide we have written in the past that can be found here.
However, a solution presented here that is not found in the guide above is the use of color coordinated stain pens. Surface scratches are minor blemishes on the top veneer of the hardwood floor.
Urban Floor’s personal recommendation for surface scratches:
We trust this brand because it is offered in many different shades and it works and is very easy to use. Their products can be found at their website, www.minwax.com.
Micro scratches penetrate the top finish and can be addressed easily with a cover up product to help fill in and mask the scratch.
Urban Floor’s personal recommendation for micro scratches:
These 2 recommendations are top-notch and work like a charm for minor scratches.
For Dents + Gouges + Deep Scratches
A dent or a gouge is a flooring term used when actual hardwood floor has been removed.
Urban Floor’s personal recommendation for dents, gouges, and deep scratches:
Keep in mind that after several years of use, depending on foot traffic exposure, a polyurethane floor may begin to lose its luster and show signs of wear and tear. In this scenario, a re-coat may be necessary to restore its original beauty.