How to fix a chip on a laminated wood floor.
Chipped hardwood floor.
Chips may also occur.
To apply putty simply press it into the gouge and wait for it to dry.
Don t sweat matching the floor stain.
Bellawood hardwood floor cleaner at lumber liquidators.
Laminated wood floor is subject to developing small cracks over time and the cracks provide opportunities for chips to occur.
There are several options including floor markers floor oils and good old fashioned sanding and filling if necessary followed by a localised re finish.
Wood stain markers are readily available in pretty much all diy shops and are a real saviour when it comes to scratches and chips in wood flooring.
Over time however hardwood floors are bound to collect minor scratches chips and even dents.
Step 3 cut a patch to rough size photo by colleen mcquaid.
Have a chipped edge on your hardwood floor.
Without a protective finish the wood becomes hypersensitive to moisture and temperature changes which leads to splintering.
Drop a little bit of water in the hole then add some polyurethane glue.
It can usually be sanded and stained to blend in once dry although.
If you saved the chipped piece of the floor you can glue it back on the floor with wood glue.
These problems commonly arise from the normal wear and tear of everyday foot traffic in your home and also from such.
Drill a hole through the chipped part of the floor using a countersink bit.
By rosemary sadez friedmann scripps howard news service.
Using hot wax and a few simple tools a chipped or broken floor edge can be made to look like it never happened.
You can get the patch color to be close but a perfect match.
With proper care and maintenance hardwood floors can last a lifetime and add significant value to a home.
The beauty and sheer elegance of a quality hardwood floor is undeniable.
Over time the finish on a hardwood floor can deteriorate.
Drive a screw through the hole securing the floorboard back to the floor.
Published 10 00 pm pdt friday september 22 2006.