Repairing

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Repairing Deep Indentations

Use Timbermate Waxstix to repair deep indentations on wood floors

Dropping something heavy or sharp onto any timber floor will usually create an indentation.

While most minor indentations that do not break the surface coating are considered characteristic of a timber floor, deeper indentations may need repairing.

If the indentation has torn or broken the coated surface, the indentation can usually be filled using a Timbermate Waxstix in a matching colour.

Timbermate Waxstix are available in the paint department of most local hardware stores. If filling is considered inappropriate, the board can be replaced by a professional installer (see general advice replacing boards).

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Repairing Fine Scratches

Fine scratches are removed when re-coating your timber floor.

Fine scratches refer to scratches that have not gone through to the timber, only scratching the coating. In most cases, fine scratches are removed when re-coating your floor as part of maintaining your floor’s coated surface. Simply washing your floor when dirty using a well wrung mop will cover many fine scratches.

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Repairing Deep Scratches

Deep scratches that penetrate into the timber itself need to be repaired as soon as possible. In essence, there are three basic ways to repair deep scratches.

Timber putty can be used to repair deep scratches
  • Fill the scratch
    A matching timber putty which provides moisture resistance can be used to fill deep scratcheas in your floor. Use Timbermate Waxstix or Fullers Caulk in Colours to fill as directed on the pack.
  • Board Replacement
    If the scratch is isolated to one or two boards, you can replace the affected boards. This process is best left to a professional installer and usually takes a couple of hours.
  • Re-sand the floor
    If your floor has a number of deep scratches, it may well be advisable to have it re-sanded. This involves sanding all of the finish from the floor, removing most deep scratches and applying two to three new coats of an approved coating. This process is usually carried out by professional floorsanders using a large belt floorsander. Whilst re-sanding your floor will remove most deep scratches, it is important to note that some scratches may not be removed without sanding too much timber off the top surface. A good floorsander will be able to assess which scratches will be removed by re-sanding.

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