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How to Fix Hardwood Floor Scratches

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What to do if your hardwood floor is scratched

I love hardwood floors but the problem with them is that they are extremely prone to scratching no matter how careful you are. You may feel confused about what to do. Well, my goal here is to give you some practical solutions on how to fix hardwood floor scratches.

My Favorite Product - Repair Hardwood Scratches with the Tibetan Almond Stick

Fix Nicks in Hardwood Floors

Zenith Tibet Almond Stick

Zenith Tibet Almond Stick

Amazon Price: $2.40 (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

This gets out surface scratches! I have no idea how it works, but it does. Everyone who has hardwood floors needs this product. No matter how careful you are, scratches are always created. All you need to do is run the product over the scratch and wait for it to set in. Scratches disappear instantaneously.

Is it a scratch or a gouge?

Before going any further in repairing hardwood floor scratches, determine if it is a surface scratch or something deeper. If it is a deeper gouge, things like the Tibetan almond stick won't work. Still, the product is good to have on hand.

How to Repair Hardwood Floor Scratches - Tips for repairing scratches, dog scratches, etc

Hardwood Floor Scratch Repair

  • Follow package instructions. Each product you buy will have a different set of instructions. It's best to do what they say!
  • Determine the best solution. Each scratch, nick, or gouge will require a different tactic. Spend some time determining your best approach.
  • A Clean Surface. No matter which approach you choose, you'll want to clean the area with the correct wood cleaner for your floor. (Check with the manufacturer).
  • Prevent hardwood floor scratches. You can prevent a lot of problems in the first place. Use felt pads under furniture. Place area rugs in sections of the room where the traffic is heaviest.
  • Protective coating. Consider coating the floor with wax or other coating. Check with the manufacturer for advice.

How to Get Rid of Scratches on Hardwood Floor

Hardwood Floor Repair Kits

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Proper Care of Your Hardwood Floor

But Despite That, Anything Can Happen

from clipart.comIn an ideal world, your hardwood floor wouldn't get scratched or injured. However, I know that your best efforts may not be good enough because really, anything can happen. I remember once the post man dropped a package down at the doorway and it took a chunk out of the floor. Or how about the time I didn't know the remote was on my lap, it fell, and the floor got nicked?

Aside from those random mishaps, you can prevent a lot of wear and tear by simply taking care of your floor properly. General advice would be to sweep or vacuum using tools that won't scratch. Wash your floor using the right products, and finish and protect your floor using the right products. Everyone has different finish and different kinds of wood so the best thing is to contact your manufacturer and see what they recommend.

Need more info on how to care for your wood floor?

Hardwood Floor Care Guide

Preventing Scratches!

Confused as to how to care for and repair your floor? This is THE manual to have. Hardwood floors are beautiful and easy to care for but only if you know what you are doing.
The Guide to Easy Wood Floor Care & Maintenance: A Complete Owner's Manual for Hardwood Floors

The Guide to Easy Wood Floor Care & Maintenance: A Complete Owner's Manual for Hardwood Floors

by: Grant Aslett

Amazon Price: $6.77 (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

My first house had hardwood floor and I didn't know what I was doing. I bought one of those hardwood Swiffer things which were fine, but that wasn't enough. I needed something that would tell me how to get caked in grime off, or repair minor scratches. I wish I had this book back then!

Check Out Some of These Wood Floor Cleaning Products

The right product can really help keep your floor looking new. The wrong product could really screw the floor up. You may need to use the advice in the lens to repair it if you use the wrong stuff!

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Good Choices to Repair Wood Floors

Check with your manufacturer to see what kind of products to use. But these products are wonderful on most floors.
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My Hardwood Flooring Scratches Mishaps...

I'm speaking from experience here because even though it scratches easily, I prefer hardwood flooring over any other type of floor. And no matter how hard I try - I always either find scratches and nicks that others have created or do something stupid that results in a scratch. For example, I once dragged a box across the floor that had the pointy end of an ice axe sticking out. The thing scraped the floor up in a nice long line (of which I fixed...)

That is the situation that led me to the Tibetan Almond Stick - the product that gave me a lot of peace of mind. It works so well the scratches just disappear. After I used the product and gave it a little bit to set, I couldn't even figure out where the scratch was.

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I've moved several times in my adult life and in every home that I've lived in but one we've had hardwood floors. I have a lot of experience dealing with... more »

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