How to Repair Scratches in Laminate Floors

Are you trying to figure out how to repair those scratches in your laminated flooring? Maybe you have small children in the household who sit down on the laminate floors with their toys and there are some deep scratch marks for the toys being drug across them, it can all be easily repaired. Just simply ready the following steps and you will be amazed how easy it is to fix.

Things You'll Need

• Putty knife
• Clear finger nail polish
• Laminate flooring repair kit

Instructions

Repairing

1. Go to your local hardware store and purchase the laminate flooring repair kit. Take a sample of the laminate flooring with you so that you can match it to the right color.

2. Open the repair kit, take the putty out with the putty knife, and fill in the scratches.

3. With a dry cloth, clean the area making sure not to leave any leftover putty.

4. Take some clear finger nail polish and cover up the area that you filled in with the putty so that it will help to seal it into place.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the repair kit you purchased matches the flooring you already have in your home.

• If the scratches are too deep you may need to call in a professional.

• Do not walk on the floor once you have put the finger nail polish on there until it is dry.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Easy Methods for Repairing Laminate