How to Hide Vinyl Tile Scratches With Shoe Polish

Like most flooring materials, vinyl tiles are susceptible to accidental damages that diminish the tiles’ original appearance. Scratches, for instance, typically occur on vinyl tile flooring regularly exposed to abrasive buildup and sharp objects, such as stiletto shoes. While scratches in vinyl tile flooring are often unnoticeable, they can make the flooring appear cheap and dingy. Dirt and grime also accumulate in scratched portions of vinyl flooring, drawing more attention to the scratches. Fortunately, basic products can conceal scratches in vinyl tiles. Shoe polish’s consistency is ideal for filling and hiding scratches in vinyl flooring tiles.

Things You'll Need

• Broom
• 3 clean cloths
• Soft towel
• Paste shoe polish

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Clean the scratched vinyl tiles before focusing on the scratches. Begin by sweeping the blemished tiles with a broom to remove all loose debris.

   • 2

     Moisten a clean cloth with water. Wipe the scratched vinyl tiles to capture additional grime residue.

   • 3

     Dry the moist vinyl tile with a soft towel. Remove all moisture to ensure the shoe polish bonds to the vinyl.

   • 4

     Select a shade of paste-type shoe polish matching the vinyl flooring. Dip a clean cloth in the shoe polish.

   • 5

     Rub the scratched portions of the vinyl tiles with the shoe polish paste. Completely fill the scratches with shoe polish.

   • 6

     Wipe any excess shoe polish off the vinyl tiles with another cloth before the polish dries. Buff the tiles to restore shine.