How to Revive Pergo Flooring After Finish has Been Scrubbed Off

According to the experts at Pergo, there are several ways to fix their flooring.

Things You'll Need

• A Pergo laminate floor. You may need:
• Pergo floor putty
• Pergo laminate planks

Instructions

1. Determine the extent of the damage by examining the area. Is the area chipped? Is it scuffed? Has the surface been worn away completely? Us it hazy?

2. Newly installed pergo may have a glue haze that is easily removed with water and a mop. If your floor is brand new, scrub a small test section. If it comes clean with water, your floor just needs a mopping!

3. Rub the damaged area with a wet cloth until clean. Does the color return and look great? Is there no color at all? If the color returns, your floor may just need a good cleaning. Pergo (of course!) recommends Pergo brand hard floor cleaner.

4. If the surface is chipped, purchase Pergo finishing putty. Using a putty knife, fill the chipped area, then flatten the fill so that it is even with the surrounding flooring. You may need to sand the putty once it dries. Pergo does not use dye lots so the color will be correct if you buy the designated color for your particular laminate.

   If the chip is larger than 1/4 inch in size, Pergo recommends removing the plank and replacing it with a new one.

5. If the surface of your pergo flooring has been completely removed by scrubbing, pet scratching or the rollers on the bottom of a chair, you will need to remove the affected planks and replace them. There is no need to replace the entire floor, you can replace one plank as needed.

6. Instructions vary between the different types of Pergo flooring, but all of them allow for a single plank to be replaced. If you did not put the floor down yourself, you may want to hire a handy man to do the repairs.

   Detailed, easy to use directions are available on the Pergo website, pergo.com

Tips & Warnings

• Pergo is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. Put rugs down to catch sharp objects on the bottom of your shoes, don't move heavy appliances without protecting the floor and put felt pads on the legs of chairs where they meet the floor.

• Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasives to clean your Pergo flooring. Over time they will remove the finish from your floor.

Resources

• Pergo's Website