How To Fix Gouges, Dents, And Deep Scratches In Hardwood Floors

In this video, I show you how to fix gouges, dents, and deep scratches in hardwood floors. These imperfections can take over your hardwood, and can be easily fixed with some wood filler, a putty knife, some sandpaper, and a damp cloth! I show you exactly how to get rid of those imperfections in your hardwood.

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[dhunter]

For the first time in my life I paid professionals to fix some things in my house. I used to do my own work but am elderly now. A few weeks ago I had my floors redone. The company said the floors should be done first before the construction work which seemed odd to me but I went with their advice. Then a contractor working in my house created several obvious scratches in high traffic areas. I didn't notice it until he was paid and finished and gone. I'm not in a position to pay any more people to come and fix problems so I wanted to let you know that your video made my day. I can do these little repairs myself. Thanks.

[TheLittleBlackShadeTree]

We have a very dark stained hardwood floor so it scratches like CRAZY. This will be very helpful. Thanks for posting!

[ROOKTABULA]

1:10 Don't be that "very generous". On a gouge that deep, if you want the putty to cure better and stay in place longer, put some putty in the hole but dont fill it. Then, after it's had a good period to cure, then put more in and level it.

[snyprseth]

180 grit was one of the rough ones in my sanding kit. 3000 grit is what you call "very very fine"

[KatCam]

Thank you! I needed this video! Our office chair was a cheap one we got, but I didn't realize it had a sharp metal piece at the bottom. Turns out thats how our Apartment hardwood floor got all scratched and messed up. Now time to fix it :D Your a life saver!

[SunetraBanerjeeBass]

Excellent .. Going to use this process for a gouge I made on my hw floor by dripping my laptop inadvertently .. Thank you! 🙏

[petebutler]

If it’s a dent in the wood, go get you iron and lay a cloth over the dent and with high heat and steam and it should cause the dent to swell, and when dry it will retain the shape.

[Dalaila]

my hardwood floor has a lot of these and i have four kids never had the chance or knew that you could do this without replacing the wood. what color is that bc its close to my hardwood floor color.

[lorilynnbloomer]

Thank you for this - very helpful. What kind of wood filler is that? I need to go purchase!

[Art_]

Thank you. I knew what to order and how to do it. Much appreciated!

[torito]

quite helpful, thanks how about scratches though

[esairafe]

You did not mention how to seal it once your done with the sanding & clean up process... How do you protect that spot from when you clean your wood floors on a routine basis?? I would imagine some type of clear coat is necessary...but what kind?

[allanlawrence]

Sanding sealer mix with wood dust can sealed dent then sand and restain and polished or color..

[fuelsmalden]

Fine maple sawdust mixed with oil based clear finish fill holes with a fine paint brush or acid brush let dry then sand it with 1000 grit steel wool.

[lp]

What do you recommend as to were to purchase wood filler? Do you prefer a flooring store, not sure if they carry wood filler or just or local hardware store like Lowe's or Home Depot?

[aadamy]

So if you mop will it wipe off in the future ?

[ranahajkitchen]

Thank you for the very helpful demo. That was exactly what I was looking for.

[lizwalker]

What brand of wood filler did you use?

[toddhunter]

Save yourself some work and possible scathing of the surrounding wood and skip the sanding,   180 grit is NOT fine.  Use a damp cloth and wipe off the excess around the patch right away, before it dries.  If you work carefully  you can complete all the leveling and clean up that way.

[christineveith]

Will this work for engineered wood flooring?