Wood Flooring Repair

Model: The damage may be water marks, burns, scratches, or gouges. | Date:2010-05-26

The most common problem with a wood floor is damage to the finish. The damage may be water marks, burns, scratches, or gouges.

 If the wood floor is one of the newer prefinished varieties, check with the manufacturer before attempting to repair the finish. Repairs to all wood floors depend on the finish that protects the wood. You may have to experiment a bit to find what works. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions when using any stripping or finishing products.

If you know the brand of the flooring finish installed in your home you're half way to fixing any problems. For example, if you find out it's Minwax spar urethane, you can read the side of a can to find out how to repair it. The same goes for Danish oil or any other finish. If your flooring is prefinished or a laminate, check with the manufacturer to find out what products are needed to repair the surface.