3 TRICKS FOR WOOD FLOORING REPAIR
Wood floors add a touch of elegance to a living space as long as they are well maintained. However, even the best wood floors are subject to problems such as stain, scratches, and squeaks. Depending on how busy your living space is, some of these wood floor gouges and other surface problems are inevitable; but this does not mean they can’t be repaired. Here are three tricks recommended by FloorPros to help you repair your timber floor;
1. Sand out the scratches
Timber floor sanding is one of the simplest ways to clear scratches on your wooden floor. But first, you need to assess the scratches to determine whether they are too deep or just superficial. If the scratches are a little deep, you might consider replacing the entire plank of wood with a new one. Nevertheless, if the damage is not excessive, all you need is a fine-grained sandpaper to buff out the scratches. In order to avoid scraping the surface and cause more damage, you have to sand the floor in the direction of the wood grains. Afterward, you can patch the area with a urethane finish.
2. Color it in
You can minimize the appearance of scratches with wood stain, which is commonly available in form of water-based and oil-based stain. The oil-based stains are difficult to work with and dry slowly but provide the deepest and long-lasting color. The water-based stains, on the other hand, are available in a variety of shades and easy to work apply as well as clean. Basically, you should choose the right stain formula depending on your wood's finish.
3. Clean the floor
Dirt particles ground into wood floor can lead to scratches which are more magnified by a lackluster looking floor. Therefore, routinely cleaning your floor can be a great way to avoid scratches in the first place or reduce their appearance; moreover, cleaning also helps in getting rid of dark stains on the floor. You should, however, avoid cleaning the floor using a broom or an abrasive scrub pad; instead, use a soft mop or vacuum and avoid soaking the floor with water or liquid cleaner.
The process of wood floor repair can be difficult, but, when done correctly the results are worth the extra efforts. Use the tips above to help you repair your floor as well as maintain it.
1. Sand out the scratches
Timber floor sanding is one of the simplest ways to clear scratches on your wooden floor. But first, you need to assess the scratches to determine whether they are too deep or just superficial. If the scratches are a little deep, you might consider replacing the entire plank of wood with a new one. Nevertheless, if the damage is not excessive, all you need is a fine-grained sandpaper to buff out the scratches. In order to avoid scraping the surface and cause more damage, you have to sand the floor in the direction of the wood grains. Afterward, you can patch the area with a urethane finish.
2. Color it in
You can minimize the appearance of scratches with wood stain, which is commonly available in form of water-based and oil-based stain. The oil-based stains are difficult to work with and dry slowly but provide the deepest and long-lasting color. The water-based stains, on the other hand, are available in a variety of shades and easy to work apply as well as clean. Basically, you should choose the right stain formula depending on your wood's finish.
3. Clean the floor
Dirt particles ground into wood floor can lead to scratches which are more magnified by a lackluster looking floor. Therefore, routinely cleaning your floor can be a great way to avoid scratches in the first place or reduce their appearance; moreover, cleaning also helps in getting rid of dark stains on the floor. You should, however, avoid cleaning the floor using a broom or an abrasive scrub pad; instead, use a soft mop or vacuum and avoid soaking the floor with water or liquid cleaner.
The process of wood floor repair can be difficult, but, when done correctly the results are worth the extra efforts. Use the tips above to help you repair your floor as well as maintain it.