Scratched hardwood floors

Question

What is the best way to fix/hide a scratch on a hardwood floor?

Lisa Franzese · Answer

If it's not too deep, a little olive oil rubbed over the scratch may help. It will take out the white color from the scratch and help camouflage it.

LD · Answer

You can use the furniture crayons or markers for fixing scratches.

M-E · Answer

If there is an indentation you can use a wet cloth and a steam iron to raise the dent. My son gave me the idea, I tried it and it worked. I didn't need to add a finish.

Jerry n Elaine Thompson · Answer

You can run a walnut over it = oil will cover scratch

MahtaMouse · Answer

Minwax stain markers for scratches. Comes in a variety of stains and available at Lowes and Home Depot, etc.

Wina Gazaille · Answer

I agree with comments above. I have used Old English to hide the scratch. Doesn't bother me all that much as it adds to character of wood.....

Susen Gail · Answer

Home Depot sells a line of products called Rejuvenate. The floor finisher goes on like wax but does a great job of covering scratches. I also use a bit of sand paper and then apply Howard's Restore-a-Finish. I've done it to the whole house--100 year old oak and pine floors--so lots of experimentation. Now I just have to get a suggestion on how to get blackened pee stain out--just moved a rug and . . . ugh! 
Happy Cleaning!
susen

ELEANOR DOSTER · Answer

If the scratch is not deep, and you do not have a walnut or pecan handy, try white non-gel toothpaste.  Just rub it on with your finger in a circular motion. Wipe it off with a soft cloth going with the grain.  It works on tables, so maybe also floors.

PRRG · Answer

Thank you, Lisa. I will tray olive oil. I think it's a bit deer than that though :-(

PRRG · Answer

Thank you Everyone! I will try some of these and let you know.

D fuhrman · Answer

in my old house i had hard wood floors and my 80 lb dog was doing a number to them. i got those stain pens from lowes. they worked like a charm.

PRRG · Answer

Thank you!!! I filled in the deeper scratches with a walnut! But I may try these pens over the spots…..I appreciate your response

Kim |Exquisitely Unremarkable · Answer

I tried walnuts and it was crazy good!! https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2023/09/remove-wood-scratches-with-walnuts.html

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