Wood Floor Gouge Repair

A reader wants to repair a puncture wound in this parquet floor.

Wood floor gouge repair. To avoid compressing the insulation behind the box cut out a box sized cavity. When a heavy object is dropped on a hardwood floor part of the flooring can be removed. Repairing scratches and gouges. If 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.

Repairs should be made soon after discovery to protect against possible water damage. First determine the nature of the repair is it a surface scratch a deep scratch or a gouge. Had a 75 year old oak floor with some deep gouges. Restoring the look of a scratched hardwood floor can be relatively easy depending on the severity of the scratch.

Reader photo by. How to repair scratched wood. Did not want to sand and refinish the entire floor so i did some spot repairs. July 2 2018 at 7 00 am edt.

How to remove gouges from hardwood floors if you take a chunk out of the floor you ll have to fill the divot with wood putty then sand stain and finish with urethane making sure it blends. Refinish the board with varnish polyurethane or a similar product to match the rest of your floor. Don t use a foam roller or brush to apply the polyurethane you ll end up with air bubbles in the finish go with a lambswool applicator or natural bristle brush instead. If it s deep enough it can expose the raw part of the wood underneath the finish.

Seal the sanded area. Electrical boxes are a great concern because it s difficult to install insulation behind them. With a few simple steps you can repair and conceal nicks and scratches in your hardwood to get the longest life out of your flooring. Thanks for posting this informative blog.

How to repair a gouged wood floor. Fortunately good looking repairs can be made to most wood flooring products. Three tricky spots for installing insulation 1. It s all in the wrist.