How to fix a chip on a laminated wood floor.
Chipped engineered wood floor.
No matter how good you are on colour unless you can take a sample of your flooring to the shop with you it s a good idea to pick up two or three markers to make sure you get the best possible colour match for your floor.
Over time the finish on a hardwood floor can deteriorate.
To fix a minor chip in wood flooring you should go to your diy shop and pick up some wood stain markers.
These problems commonly arise from the normal wear and tear of everyday foot traffic in your home and also from such.
The beauty and sheer elegance of a quality hardwood floor is undeniable.
Laminated wood floor is subject to developing small cracks over time and the cracks provide opportunities for chips to occur.
Repair hollow or raised spots in the floor using an engineered wood repair kit.
Step 1 select the patch material photo by colleen mcquaid.
You don t have to replace an entire floorboard to fix a small chip or gouge.
Without a protective finish the wood becomes hypersensitive to moisture and temperature changes which leads to splintering.
Over time however hardwood floors are bound to collect minor scratches chips and even dents.
Instead patch it with a new piece of wood as tom demonstrates here and heed his advice for getting expert results.