Engineered Wood Flooring Restoration

Simple Remedies to Restore Engineered Wood

You can use these simple remedies to keep your engineered wood floors looking their best:

Dents

Dents are caused by compression to the wood via force from something like a high heel. In this case, you can follow these steps:

• Apply a few drops of water to the dent
• Cover the area with a dry, clean natural fabric cloth
• Use your iron to warm the area without touching the rest of the floor

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:

• Rub the crayon over the hole to fill it
• Buff the wax with a buffing cloth until it reaches the level of shine desired

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.

About the Author:

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.