How To Fix A Gouge In A Wood Floor

Fixing a gouge in a wood floor is a relatively simple task that can be completed in a few hours. With the right tools and materials, you can restore your wood floor to its original beauty.

Before you begin, you will need to gather the following materials:

Wood filler
Putty knife
Sandpaper
Tack cloth
Polyurethane finish (optional)

Once you have gathered your materials, you can begin the repair process.

1. Clean the gouge. Use a damp cloth to remove any dirt or debris from the gouge. Allow the gouge to dry completely.

2. Fill the gouge with wood filler. Use a putty knife to apply a thin layer of wood filler to the gouge. Do not overfill the gouge.

3. Smooth the wood filler. Use a putty knife to smooth the wood filler and remove any excess. Allow the wood filler to dry completely.

4. Sand the wood filler. Once the wood filler is dry, sand it smooth with sandpaper. Start with a coarse-grit sandpaper and gradually work your way to a fine-grit sandpaper.

5. Clean the sanded area. Use a tack cloth to remove any dust or sanding residue from the sanded area.

6. Finish the repair. Apply a thin layer of polyurethane finish to the sanded area. Allow the finish to dry completely.

7. Buff the finished area. Once the finish is dry, buff it with a soft cloth to remove any excess finish.

Your wood floor is now repaired and restored to its original beauty.