# Repairing a Gash in a Veneer Floor
A veneer floor is a thin layer of material that covers the actual floor. Veneers can give the appearance of floors made from several different types of materials for a fraction of the cost. Veneer floors tend to get scratched and cut with use. Any gashes need to be filled in with a matching color compound, which can make the gash almost impossible to notice.
Things You'll Need
- Sponge
- Rubbing alcohol
- Laminate floor repair compound the color of the floor
- Plastic scraper
Instructions
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Rub the gash with a sponge covered with rubbing alcohol. The rubbing alcohol removes any oil, grease or other dirt that would prevent the repair compound from bonding correctly with the floor.
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Apply the repair compound to a plastic scraper. Use more than you think you are going to need to fill in the entire gash.
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Apply the repair compound to the entire gash. Press it down into the gash to fill it in as thoroughly as possible.
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Scrape up any excess compound with the edge of the scraper. The repair compound in the gash should be level with the surface of the floor.
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Apply another coat of repair compound using the same steps if the gash is not completely filled in. It takes 24 hours for the repair compound to dry.
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