There may be more intense frustrations in the world, like waiting in a long line at the bank. However, when deep scratches appear on your newly installed bamboo flooring, that moment of frustration is incredibly real.
But there’s no need to panic because there is a solution. Think about the scratches on your car and how those who worked miracles made it look new. Now, let’s get into some clever tips and tricks for removing scratches from bamboo flooring. However, before delving into these tips and miracle-working parts, let’s first understand the properties of bamboo flooring (an herb):
Unlike other types of flooring, bamboo flooring is strong, durable and easy to care for. While you may occasionally see scratches, don’t worry, bamboo flooring and scratch removal experts say your bamboo floor can be repaired even without professional help.
Tips for removing scratches from bamboo flooring:
Before you begin, you’ll need to have the following items on hand:
Wet paper towels
Polyurethane
Fine sandpaper
Foam brush
Masking tape
Wood putty
Putty knife
Step 1: Treat Surface Scratches
Clean the scratched areas with a cleaner designed for bamboo flooring surfaces. Dry the floor with a clean paper towel. Then gently sand the scratched areas with fine sandpaper. Next, use a foam brush to apply paint the same color as the bamboo planks to the scratches. Wipe away any excess debris. Finally, apply a coat of polyurethane to the bamboo flooring area.
Step 2: Prepare the Floor
Select a wood filler that is as close as possible to the natural surface color of the bamboo flooring. Thoroughly clean the scratches with a damp paper towel and bamboo floor cleaner. Finally, dry the area with a dry paper towel.
Step 3: Sanding Time
Use fine sandpaper to sand the edges of the scratches. Be careful to try not to sand around the edges of the boards so that you don’t damage the rest of the floor in the process. You can’t afford to have any accidents when repairing scratches in your bamboo flooring.
Step 4: Fill the Scratches
Using wood filler, fill the scratches with a putty knife, making sure to fill the deepest scratches with wood filler first. Then, smooth out the scratch with a clean putty knife. Scrape off any debris and even buff it to make sure it’s completely smooth.
Step 5: Sealing
Once the wood filler is completely dry, coat the bamboo flooring area with a polyurethane sealer. Polyurethane sealer is powerful and scratch-resistant, helping to prevent future scratches in the area. Apply a thin coat of polyurethane using a foam brush. Allow it to dry and sit overnight before applying a second coat.
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