Flooring and Carpeting/Floor Touch up

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Expert: Dave Coil - 10/25/2009


Question
we have an oak floor . There are a few scratches in the floor , in prominent areas . I don't want to refinish the whole floor . Can I  lightly sand the area and re lacquer it , or fill the scratch?
The shine of the floor makes the scratches more visible? Any simple ,inexpensive way to dress it ?

Answer
As long as you can tape off the surrounding area, and very lightly sand the scratch area...then a spray can of Lacquer (satin or semi gloss) should restore it nicely.  Be sure to use mineral spirits or lacquer thinner to clean the area...remove any possible wax/dirt.

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Dave Coil

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I can help. I have installed wood, laminates, tile, marble, ceramics, vinyl, and painted applications. I have done some stone work, but that is seldom used anymore.

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My first work was in flooring and interior designs.   My first job... every room of the house was a different color of walls and carpet.   It can work...

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