How To Touch Up Stained Wood Floors

To remove scuff marks on a waxed floor spray the area with vinegar based cleaner and allow it to soak.

How to touch up stained wood floors.

Step 5 stain stairs darker we used fusion mineral paint s stain finishing oil sfo in cappuccino to stain over our stained wood stairs. Allow the stained wood to dry fully at least overnight. How to fix your damaged hardwood floors cottage life. You can also use paste wax to clean waxed floors image 2.

How to touch up wood floors tos diy. If the stains are too deep in the finish gently sand with the grain of the wood using fine grit sandpaper until the stain disappears. Ok you ll probably still get a little stain on them but it will be much easier to touch up quickly with paint if you ve used tape. You will want to remove all traces of dust and grime on the floor before you begin any other steps.

After applying permit the wood to rest about 5 to 10 minutes then wipe off any excess stain so that the color penetrates evenly. Allow the sanding sealer to dry. If the water soaks into the wood the finish is worn through. Wipe the dust off with a cloth dampened with mineral spirits.

Then wipe lightly with 0000 grade extra fine steel wool image 1. Pay close attention to the inside of the crack itself which should be totally free of dirt if possible. Water based urethane will dry clear while oil based formulations will impart a slight golden. Soak a rag with water and let a few drops fall on the worn spot you re concerned about.

Apply a coat of sanding sealer to the wood with a brush using short even strokes. For the most consistent look try to apply the same amount of stain to each board. If your floor is natural unstained wood then try a few types of floor urethane on your test patch. If the water beads up the finish may be thin but it s still intact.

Start by cleaning the entire area around the scratch. This will reduce the natural tendency of most wood to unevenly absorb the stain. On polyurethane coated floors you can remove scuff marks with a pencil eraser.