Deep Scratches Softwood Floor

Let the filler dry thoroughly.

Deep scratches softwood floor.

Here s how to sand down your floor. For major wood floor scratch repair you may have to rent a floor sander. Spread a pre colored latex wood filler in the scratch. Be sure to use a plastic putty knife to apply the filler you don t want to create any new scratches.

Light scratches require a different repair approach from deep scratches. Your best bet is to sand these down to flatten your floor and avoid headaches in the future. Then there were a couple of bad scratches that i was desperate to fix. Continue adding more filler material until the scratch is filled.

I was so excited when i found a long term fix for the deep scratches in the wood. The stain would quickly wear away and it never did anything to fill the deep scratches. You can also use epoxy glue mixed with sanding dust and or universal colorant. Use a plastic putty knife to fill the scratch with wood filler that matches the color of the floor.

For a deep gouge fill the hole with matching colored wood putty. How to remove deep scratches from hardwood floors with a walnut deep scratches expose the raw wood stripping away the wood s color. If your floorboards are showing signs of heavy damage they may have ridges and other uneven spots. You can see how i do it in the video below.

To repair this damage you ll have to color the scratch with a. Rub the spot with a soft cloth to remove any excess wax. Pick up some of the filler with a putty knife then spread it by brushing the knife along the inside part of the scratch.