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Engineered wood floors are beautiful flooring options ideal for busy households. However, if your engineered wood floors look a little worse for wear, you might be wondering how to bring them back to their original glory. Here we offer engineered wood flooring restoration tips to manage the appearance of typical wear and tear.
There are many ordinary wear and tear issues you can address with your engineered wood floors, including:
As long as the damage does not go too deep, there are home remedies for this type of scuffing and damage.
Once damage to the engineered floor becomes deeper, you’ll find it more challenging to apply a basic home remedy to fix the damage. Because engineered wood floors are not solid wood, if the damage exposes the multiply layer below, then calling in a wood refinishing team is recommended.
You can use these simple remedies to keep your engineered wood floors looking their best:
Dents are caused by compression to the wood via force from something like a high heel. In this case, you can follow these steps:
The water and warmth should swell the dent, creating a more level appearance.
If you gouged your floor trying to move furniture or dropping something heavy like a hammer, you could restore it using a wax-based wood filler. The wax products come in “crayon” form in various wood colors, which makes it a lot easier to match and apply:
You can also use a non-acetone wood filler, but they require application with a putty knife and sanding, which can damage the surrounding floor.
Scratches can be repaired, but require a little more effort:
Keep in mind the more scratches you fill in one area, sometimes the more noticeable they become.
Taking a proactive approach to floor care is the best way to avoid scuffs. Use these scuff prevention tips:
If you find your efforts aren’t getting the desired effect, it’s time to call in a professional hardwood floor refinishing expert. Learn more about engineered and solid hardwood floor restoration by clicking the button below.
Since 2014, Nick Patel and the team at SCV Floorsmith have provided high-quality flooring services to homeowners in Naperville, South Barrington, and the surrounding areas. With over 5000 projects completed successfully and more than 30 years of industry experience, you can be confident that SCV Floorsmith has the experience and expertise to handle your next flooring project.
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