Removing Scratches From Tigerwood Floors

Rub the fine-grade steel wool over the scratched tigerwood. Follow the grain of the wood and apply enough pressure that you strip off a small amount of the sealant or stain on the wood. Roughen both the scratched areas and the wood surrounding the scratches.

Pour mineral spirits on a soft cloth. Wipe the cloth across the wood flooring. The cloth wipes off any debris from the floor’s surface and cleans minor stains on the wood. Let the mineral spirits dry on the hardwood overnight.

Run the darker wood finish marker over the darker grain of the tigerwood. Pick two marker colors that match both the wood grain and the surrounding lighter wood. Carefully apply the darker color only to the wood grain.

Color the surrounding wood with the lighter wood marker. Wood markers contain color similar to stain, but in a handheld container. Gently rub the marker across the wood, following the natural wood grain if possible.

Paint a thin layer of polyurethane on the tigerwood with a foam paintbrush. The foam reduces the likelihood of streaking. The polyurethane creates a glossy sheen on the surface of the floorboard, making it blend with the surrounding floor.