1 / 10 How to Repair Scratched Wood: First, Understand What Finish is On Your FloorIt’s important to start by knowing what kind of finish is on your floor. Is your finish oil or water based? Do you have a wax coating? Is the wood varnished or stained? Is there an aluminum oxide coating? Know what the surface is made of so you know how to start your wood floor scratch repair. If you didn’t install the floor and aren’t sure what type of finish it has, you can check here for more details on identifying it. 2 / 10  How to Repair Scratched Wood: Clean the Trouble Spot ThoroughlyStart by cleaning the entire area around the scratch. You will want to remove all traces of dust and grime on the floor before you begin any other steps. Pay close attention to the inside of the crack itself, which should be totally free of dirt, if possible. If you have a wax layer, use a wax remover solution to clear away the wax before you begin the repair. 3 / 10 How to Repair Scratched Wood: For Small Scratches, Try a DIY SolutionIf 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. Leave it for the rest of the day, and rub it out. This method often takes care of minor scratches. 4 / 10 How to Repair Scratched Wood: Darken the Scratch with a Blending PencilBlending pencils are specifically designed to fill in wood scratches that appear as lighter colored marks on the floor. Make sure you pick the right color for your floor, and try this often-successful treatment for minor scratches. 5 / 10 How to Repair Scratched Wood: Use a Finish Restorer for Light ScratchesFinish restorers are designed to help treat faded finishes or light scratches distributed across a wide area of your hardwood floors. These restorers can be effective treating minor scuffs, especially if the wood itself has not been damaged 6 / 10 How to Repair Scratched Wood: Treat Medium Scratches with a New Coat of FinishIf you face medium scratches that show only slight damage, you may be apply to apply a new coat of finish to the area without having to refinish the floor entirely. Make sure the finish matches the original as closely as possible. If the wood was stained but has no finish, you may be able to get similar wood floor scratch repair results by re-applying the stain to help hide the scratch. 7 / 10 How to Repair Scratched Wood: Lots of Scratches? Sand and RefinishIf your floor has noticeable scratches throughout, your best option is to sand down the floor and refinish it. A complete sanding removes scratches, but beware: This only works on real wood floors, not bamboo. If you have an engineered wood floor with a real wood surface, make sure the real wood surface is more than 1mm thick—sanding usually takes at least this much wood off the surface, so a thicker layer is required for a complete sanding. 8 / 10 How to Repair Scratched Wood: For Wide Gouges, Use Wood FillerIf the scratches in your wood floor are really more like gouges, your first step should be to use a wood filler to fill in the gaps before applying stain and finish. Here’s our guide on how to properly use wood filler.
9 / 10 How to Repair Scratched Wood: Sand Down ImperfectionsIf your floorboards are showing signs of heavy damage, they may have ridges and other uneven spots. Your best bet is to sand these down to flatten your floor and avoid headaches in the future. Here’s how to sand down your floor. For major wood floor scratch repair you may have to rent a floor sander. 10 / 10 How to Repair Scratched Wood: Patch or Replace Badly Damaged FloorboardsIf the damage to your floor is severe, you may need to replace the damaged floorboard(s) entirely. If you can’t find matching floorboards, you can at least patch the affected area. Originally Published: July 18, 2021 How do I fix a scratch in my engineered hardwood floor?One of the best ways to get scratches out of engineered hardwood is with a wax repair kit. Make sure you find a kit that matches the color of your wood floors. When you want to use the kit, clean the damaged area with rubbing alcohol. Make sure you get all debris out of the scratch itself.
How do you get scratches out of hardwood floors without sanding?A combo of baking soda and olive oil can help reduce and remove scratches from wood. Vacuum your floor thoroughly, then apply baking soda moistened with several drops of olive oil to marred areas. Wait five minutes, then buff in gently, using a soft sponge. Clean thoroughly with a damp cloth and dry with a towel.
Can engineered wood floors be buffed?The spray-and buff procedure is quite simple. Take a plain wood floor cleaner, spray it onto the engineered hardwood floor and let it set for a while. It is advisable to avoid floor cleaners or restorers which contain oil or wax. Once it dries, use a lambswool floor buffer to bring back the mirror finish.
Can you buff scratches out of hardwood floors?Buff the scratch. Use a clean, soft cloth to rub back and forth over the scratched area, and buff the wax. Buffing the wax will smooth the scratched area, remove excess wax, and restore shine to the floor.
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How to remove scratches from engineered wood floors
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