When dry lightly sand the spot flush and smooth with the floor then apply a thin coat of a compatible finish to the spot.
Deep gouge in wood floor from movers claim amount.
To refinish a hardwood floor the first thing you need to do is sand off the old finish.
It s all in the wrist.
You need a walk behind floor sander which you can rent.
To avoid compressing the insulation behind the box cut out a box sized cavity.
For a deep gouge fill the hole with matching colored wood putty.
You can also use epoxy glue mixed with sanding dust and or universal colorant.
What other tips can you give me for trying to reduce the visibility of these flaws.
I have heard that you can use an iron and a towel to try to steam up the gouge.
Use wood putty and a broad knife to fill any spots.
Jennifer i have hard wood floors that have a few dents and gouges in them.
Both units have a vacuum and dust bag system to minimize the amount of sanding dust left behind.
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.
You fill any nicks or gouges in the floor.