A scratched parquet floor can be heartbreaking \u2013 especially when the light hits it from a low angle and reveals every imperfection. The good news: You don\u2019t have to immediately grab a powerful sander from the hardware store and turn the entire room into a dust collector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For superficial to medium-deep scratches, there is a simple, extremely effective method that will make your parquet look like new again in no time. The magic words are: Partial deep treatment and visual retouching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is a step-by-step guide to saving your floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Method: \u201cThe Miracle of Walnut and Oil\u201d (for superficial scratches)
If you are dealing with light, superficial scratches where only the layer of varnish or wax is damaged, a wonderful trick from the restoration toolkit can help you: Walnut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning: Wipe the affected area thoroughly with a slightly damp cloth to remove dust from the scratch. Let it dry completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rubbing: Take a fresh, peeled walnut kernel and rub it on the wood with light pressure, perpendicular to the scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Effect: The soft fats and oils in the walnut penetrate the wood, causing it to swell slightly and perfectly darkening the light scratch to match the original color of the parquet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Polishing: After a few minutes, wipe with a soft microfiber cloth. The scratch will be practically gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Method for deeper scratches: Hard wax kit<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the scratch is deeper and the wood is visibly damaged, the walnut method won\u2019t help. In this case, the method used by professionals for quick repairs comes into play: a parquet repair kit (hard wax).
\u2026 What you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A standard parquet repair kit (includes various wax sticks, a mini wax melter, and a spatula).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4-step guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mix the color: Choose the wax sticks that most closely match your floor. Professionals usually melt two shades (one lighter and one darker) to mimic the natural grain of the wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apply: Melt a little wax directly into the scratch using the included heater until it\u2019s slightly spongy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flatten: Let the wax cool for about 30 seconds until it is firm but not rock hard. Then, smooth away any excess wax with the plastic scraper from the kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seal: Buff the area with the grey sanding pad from the kit to match the gloss level of the rest of the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quick Check: Which Method is Right for Which Scratch?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scratch Type Appearance Best Method<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Very light whitish streaks, only in the varnish. Rub in vegetable oil (e.g. linseed oil) or olive oil on a cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medium Deep Scratch penetrates the wood, is light in color. Walnut method or special parquet repair markers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deep A real gouge or dent. Hard wax cleaning and filling kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 professional tips for prevention
To keep your floor looking like new for many years, these three simple everyday rules will help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccc Felt glides are a must: Fit all chair and table legs with high-quality felt glides. Check them once a year – they often accumulate sand, which acts like sandpaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccc Dirt barrier: Place a large doormat in the hallway. The biggest enemy of parquet floors are small stones and sand under shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udccc Never wet the mop: Parquet floors do not tolerate standing water. Always wipe with a “damp” mop (the floor should be dry on its own after two minutes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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