A DIY Fix For Scratched Hardwood Floors
Hardwood
floors are highly desirable for most homeowners, but they come with their share
of challenges when it comes to cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. After a few
months or years of heavy use from kids playing with toys and chairs being
shuffled around, it may be time for some DIY fixes.
Hiding scratches: If you’ve got a good eye for matching colors, you can
actually use crayons or markers or purchase wax sticks from the hardware store
to fill-in scratches. Try to match the stain color on your floors, but don’t
worry if it’s a little off. If the color is close, once the scratch is filled,
it’ll look like a variation in the wood grain.
Polishing floors: You can make a polish solution for your floors from
household ingredients. Mix olive oil and vinegar in equal parts, pour it
directly into scratches, and then wipe it off after 24 hours. It may take
several applications, but this homemade polish will fill and cover most
scratches.
Clever decor: It’s not a long-term solution, but sometimes the most
painless way to fix scratches in your floors is to cover them with a rug or
furniture arrangement.
Spot sanding: For deeper scratches, you’ll need to spot sand with fine
steel wool or sandpaper, use wood filler, and stain and seal the repaired area.
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