Deep Scratches Softwood Floor

Here s how to sand down your floor.

Deep scratches softwood floor.

For deep scratches and gouges choose a filler that is the same color as the wood you wish to repair. Then there were a couple of bad scratches that i was desperate to fix. I had tried a stain marker before without a lot of luck. Use a plastic putty knife to fill the scratch with wood filler that matches the color of the floor.

Spread a pre colored latex wood filler in the scratch. To repair this damage you ll have to color the scratch with a. Continue adding more filler material until the scratch is filled. Light scratches require a different repair approach from deep scratches.

Let the filler dry thoroughly. How to remove deep scratches from hardwood floors with a walnut deep scratches expose the raw wood stripping away the wood s color. You can see how i do it in the video below. Be sure to use a plastic putty knife to apply the filler you don t want to create any new scratches.

Rub the spot with a soft cloth to remove any excess wax. For a deep gouge fill the hole with matching colored wood putty. I was so excited when i found a long term fix for the deep scratches in the wood. Your best bet is to sand these down to flatten your floor and avoid headaches in the future.

When dry lightly sand the spot flush and smooth with the floor then apply a thin coat of a compatible finish to the spot. Pick up some of the filler with a putty knife then spread it by brushing the knife along the inside part of the scratch. If your floorboards are showing signs of heavy damage they may have ridges and other uneven spots.