How To Fill Dents In Hardwood Floors

Clean the area around the dent and make sure that it is free of any oil dust and dirt.

How to fill dents in hardwood floors.

Do this for a few minutes and check your results. Start by filling the dent with some water. In my case i did this for about 3 5 minutes. Let the wood sit for a minute or two to absorb as much moisture as possible.

A dent or a gouge is a flooring term used when actual hardwood floor has been removed. All you need for this trick is an iron some paper towel and a bit of water. It may sound a bit crazy but did you know you can remove dents from hardwood floors using an iron. Once that s done cover it with a paper towel.

Give the water time to soak into the wood. Select the wax stick that matches the color of your floor after having discussed it with your manufacturer. It s actually pretty simple. With the iron on high apply the iron to the wet paper towel or cloth and make a circular motion don t keep it in just one position as this might burn the surface of the towel.

Urban floor s personal recommendation for dents gouges and deep scratches. As the water seeps into the wood it will cause it to soften and become pliable. For dents gouges deep scratches. Once you apply heat to the spot the wood will expand and the dent will lift right out.