Hardwood floors can be damaged by any number things.
How to fix wood floor tiles.
Water damage to hardwood floors can be from minor to major.
Or for a more diy option try using wood glue and nail polish.
To fix buckled or peaked wood floors it s essential to understand what causes the wood to warp both problems are usually because of water damage but although that s the most common cause it s not the only one.
If your hardwood floor is in generally fine shape with only a damaged spot or two it is easy and economical to make small repairs by replacing a strip or plank of flooring.
It can damage the finish leave rings or discoloration or at its worst cause flooring boards to cup warp buckle or grow mold.
Most floors use a tongue and groove design.
If you have a small single scratch that s only noticeable when you get close like a scratch caused by an excited pet and your floor has a relatively new finish try a diy home solution first mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and olive oil in a small cup and dab the mixture into the scratch.
If replacing a tile isn t in your budget or if the tile isn t badly damaged you can repair the tile.
If the tile is too badly cracked to repair it you can just replace the damaged tile.
You can also fix buckled areas of flooring and avoid having to completely refinish your floors.
For small scratches try a diy solution.
We had professional teppanyaki chefs prepare food on our hardwood floor and take a few whacks at it with machetes and axes just so we can show you how to repair it.
Repair hardwood floor water damage.
How to repair scratched wood.
Consider these tips for common wood floor repairs.