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randella
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Can a professional "spot correct" scratches on wood floor?
We just finished our sunroom and despite being extra cautious with this one particular piece of furniture that scratched our floors in the past-- it left a big scratch when we moved it back in.
I assume if I get my floor guy back he can fix? Can't deal with moving all furniture out again, and having a baby in 3 weeks-- so just want house in order finally after the construction job.
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: Can a professional "spot correct" scratches on wood floor?
id like to know this , too. we are getting the floors done next week.
side note- randi- did you use water based or oil based poly?
if so, how were the results?
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| Posted 1/6/12 9:02 AM |
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CSK
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Re: Can a professional "spot correct" scratches on wood floor?
why not call and ask him?
my guess is he can make it significantly better, not perfect.
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| Posted 1/6/12 11:32 AM |
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randella
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Re: Can a professional "spot correct" scratches on wood floor?
Posted by MrsPorkChop
id like to know this , too. we are getting the floors done next week.
side note- randi- did you use water based or oil based poly?
if so, how were the results?
I have no clue what they used-- I know we did Minwax Provence as the color, and we did a satin finish. Our guy told us that the satin was as durable as any other type of finish, and our floors scratch so easily-- I beg to differ.
I am going to try to rub the scratches out with some Bri-Wax and see what happens, but some areas are real bad.
I know I owe you an FM back-- things have gotten so crazy!
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| Posted 1/6/12 1:41 PM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: Can a professional "spot correct" scratches on wood floor?
Posted by randella
Posted by MrsPorkChop
id like to know this , too. we are getting the floors done next week.
side note- randi- did you use water based or oil based poly?
if so, how were the results?
I have no clue what they used-- I know we did Minwax Provence as the color, and we did a satin finish. Our guy told us that the satin was as durable as any other type of finish, and our floors scratch so easily-- I beg to differ.
I am going to try to rub the scratches out with some Bri-Wax and see what happens, but some areas are real bad.
I know I owe you an FM back-- things have gotten so crazy!
ok, the clear stuff they put over it is the poly. they offered me water based or oil based and one has bad fumes, i was curious if you were given a choice.
as for the FM dont be silly  not waiting on any replies!
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| Posted 1/6/12 2:22 PM |
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laurabora
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Re: Can a professional "spot correct" scratches on wood floor?
We also used Provincial and a satin finish poly, and I find the floors scratch extremely easily. I have had to get over it because we got so many just from moving in. The slightly glossier finish I had at my last house held up so much better.
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| Posted 1/6/12 9:39 PM |
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Re: Can a professional "spot correct" scratches on wood floor?
We have Brazilian cherry Bamboo in the entire house. Hate it. I could scratch it with my finger nail.
Best thing by far are the wood markers. They come in a variety of colors and work like magic. You can by them at any hardware store.
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| Posted 1/6/12 9:43 PM |
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hope316
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Re: Can a professional "spot correct" scratches on wood floor?
i have used half oil half vinegar on my scratches and it definitely makes them much less visible.... it may smell like a salad After letting it sit, wipe it up so you do slip.
Hope that helps
Cheap quick and easy
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| Posted 1/6/12 11:25 PM |
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randella
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Re: Can a professional "spot correct" scratches on wood floor?
Posted by hope316
i have used half oil half vinegar on my scratches and it definitely makes them much less visible.... it may smell like a salad After letting it sit, wipe it up so you do slip.
Hope that helps
Cheap quick and easy
I assume you use white vinegar?
I wonder how this works compared to Bri-Wax, or if it's the same concept. I guess I can try both on two different scratches and see what works better.
Thanks for the tip!
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| Posted 1/7/12 8:53 AM |
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OrganicMama
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Re: Can a professional "spot correct" scratches on wood floor?
I use canola oil on all the scratches immediately after they happen (I have a satin finish also) and it hides them really well. I sometimes use a paintbrush to apply it (an artist's brush really).
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| Posted 1/7/12 4:24 PM |
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Re: Can a professional "spot correct" scratches on wood floor?
A professional floor finisher can absolutely do this for you.
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| Posted 1/21/12 1:58 PM |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: Can a professional "spot correct" scratches on wood floor?
Not sure how bad it is, but we have this putty waxy stuff that you rub into knicks and it fills in. Comes in various shades, so it'll be a close match.
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| Posted 1/21/12 3:03 PM |
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