We’ve all been there — your brand new flooring has a blemish, and all hope for a clean home has been lost. Without fearing that your investment is now rendered tainted and useless, think about some of the positives that you can take from this, and especially how you can have them fixed! While a scratch or stain on your wood floor isn’t the most attractive thing in the world, there are things that you can do in order to fix them, forgetting that it even happened in the first place! Here are a few things you can do for small issues.
Wear Spots
Some of the most common issues with flooring is the wear and tear that goes along with using them everyday. A wear spot is a common issue that many people experience, and it can surely be an eyesore. To battle this, it’s an easy fix that’s done by sanding down the affected area, and applying new stain and urethane until it looks perfect. This is likely one of the more complicated jobs, so make sure you’re careful!
Scratches
Dirt on your shoes, pet nails and so much more can cause scratches on hardwood, and nobody wants that. Commercial grade scratch removers are great ways to fill in areas that have been victims of grime and abrasive material Alternatively, you can apply a bit of a wetsand to the area, and restain once it’s flush and free of uneven areas.
Gaps
While this might point to a larger issue, sometimes gaps are inevitable, and can’t be controlled. To fight back against those pesky areas, take some thin rope and soak it in the stain used on your flooring. With a trowel or something thin like a dull knife, press the rope into the gap until you don’t notice it anymore. From here, the gap should be almost invisible and undetected by many!
Of course, these materials aren’t always found in your everyday hardware store. To find the right tools to get the job done, head over to a reputable distributor of flooring parts and products!
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