Sand smooth with 150 grit sandpaper after letting the.
How to fix light scratches on polyurethane floors.
Allow it to dry and wipe off.
These can be used for minor scratches that have penetrated the surface of the wood.
Seal the sanded area.
First remove as much debris as possible with a soft bristled broom and a dustpan.
Gently rub the scratch with the pad.
Never wax a polyurethane coated floor.
Additional tips and advice.
Refinish the board with varnish polyurethane or a similar product to match the rest of your floor.
In this video i show you how to fix hardwood floor scratches easily.
Any wood surface with a polyurethane wood finish can develop scratches with normal wear and tear.
It doesn t look glossy so the scratches aren t too much of a disaster but i d still like to fix them if that s reasonably doable.
To remove scratches from polyurethane coating moisten a scouring pad with mineral spirits.
Refinish parts of the floor.
Additionally once the protective finish has been broken by a scratch the wood underneath can be irreparably damaged by moisture or deepening of the scratch in the wood.
Next use a commercial cleaning product suitable for hardwood floors.
Before beginning any scratch repair the wood floor must be thoroughly cleaned on and around the area of the scratches.
Do not use wax sticks on polyurethane floors or apply a wax coating of any kind.
You commonly see these on floors or tabletops with heavy use.
Don t use a foam roller or brush to apply the polyurethane you ll end up with air bubbles in the finish go with a lambswool applicator or natural bristle brush instead.
Wood fillers are available in a variety of colors.
Floors that have been finished with polyurethane are resistant to moisture and stains but as with any surface finish they can be scratched.
Do not use waxes or pastes since the intent is only to clean the flooring.
The table according to the manufacturer has a polyurethane finish on top of a walnut veneer.
Place it in the scratch with a plastic putty knife.
Use a colored wood putty that matches your floor.