0
A pro will usually just remove the board & replace.
Another option is a melt stick, Kind of a high strength wax that is blended together to match your floor & melted in place & the smoothed. Again a professional skill.
If you want a home remedy, crayons or a bit of Minwax stain can be used to darken the scratch, then a clear fingernail polish with a matching gloss level can be applied to seal the color in.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Laminate Floor Repair?
form_title=Laminate Floor Repair form_header=11143 How would you best describe the damage in need of repair? (Choose all that apply)*= [] "Cracked or burned [] Loose or gaps [] Warped, cupped or buckled [] Scratched, discolored or scuffed" Are there any extra laminate materials left over from the installation of the floor?*= () Yes () No
How do you remove scratches from a laminate floor?
ScratchesScratches in laminate floors can often be filled in with a little bit of wood putty that is similar in color to the floor. Use a putty knife to fill in the cracks, and then clean the area with a dry cloth to remove any residue. You should put some type of seal over the wood putty to protect the repair; clear nail polish can be an excellent solution if the scratch on your laminate floors is small.Another option is to check with the manufacturer to find out if they sell scratch repair pencils. This pencil is made of a waxy substance that is color matched to your specific floor. You "color" over the area in your laminate flooring that has the scratch and small bits of the pencil fill in the scratch. Consider purchasing one of these pencils if available when purchasing your laminate floors to take care of any scratches as they appear. Found this answer on a website: Published by Amy Whittle on Mar 27, 2008 at Associated Content
Can you put laminate floor on top of laminate floor?
Yes, you can.
How can I repair a lightly scratched wood floor?
Usually, some varnish and finishing stain will fix scratches and nicks in a wood floor.
Can you tile over a laminate floor?
Remove the laminate floor first
Can a laminate floor be refinished?
Laminate floor cannot be refinished. It will have to be replaced. Hardwood flooring can be refinished.
What type of buffing pad should you use on a laminate floor?
You should not buff a laminate floor.
Can you install laminate floor over laminate floor?
No, laminate is floating type of floor installed over an insulation pad. Hardwood floor has to be nailed, stapled or glued to the subfloor. If you do manage to install hardwood on top of laminate sooner or later your Laminate floor will expand due to high temperature or humidity and it will create gaps between hardwood planks.
Some one painted shellac on the floor to make it shine Now full of flaking and scratches How do you refinish a laminate floor?
You can't refinish it. Laminate is a form of plastic. I'm sorry to say, but your floor is probably ruined beyond repair. You can try to remove the shellac, but be prepared to tear out the floor instead and replace if this doesn't work. I'd try a bit of citrus-based stripper on an inconspicuous area (closet?) - it will easily remove the shellac, but might damage the finish on the floor. (Can't be any worse than what you have now, right?) The citrus-based strippers work just as effectively as harsher chemical strippers, but seem to cause less damage to other materials. I've used it successfully to remove stain and polyurethane from vinyl windows, with no damage. Once done, clean the floor well with a laminate floor cleaner or window cleaner.
Can laminate be scratched?
Yes, it can and with laminate you cannot repair the scratch like wood.
How does laminate wood flooring compare to tile flooring?
Laminate wood flooring shows scuffs and scratches more then tiles do. Laminate flooring seems to last little longer the tiles.
Can you put laminate floor over a vinyl floor?
If the vinyl is down tight , the answer is YES, Laminate con go over it
