How Do You Remove Scratches From A Hardwood Floor?
With proper care, your hardwood floor may survive for decades. Some antique buildings still contain their original hardwood flooring. Unfortunately, even if you keep your hardwood floor well protected with sealant, scratches can still occur. Whether they are caused by pets, furniture or accidents, scratches can make your floor look shabby and make it vulnerable to further damage. However, you can use several methods to remove the scratches from your hardwood floor. Use a sheet of high-grit sandpaper to gently buff the scratches in your floor. You may begin with a 300-grit. Progress to higher grit sandpaper as the scratches get smaller. Always buff in a feathering pattern so as not to leave obvious buff marks on your hardwood floor. Apply wood polish to the floor after the scratches are gone. Reseal the area if necessary. Purchase a wax fill stick from a hardware store in the same shade as your hardwood floor. Trace the scratches in your floor with the fill stick. The wax in the fill st
