How To Get Scratch Marks off of Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring consists of several thin layers of wood covered by a smooth finish. Laminate flooring is much more durable than hardwood flooring but adds a similar look to your home. Although laminate flooring is more difficult to scratch than hardwood flooring, it can still become damaged. Once you have a scratch in your laminate floor,any you need to repair it as quickly as possible to avoid sustaining greater damage to the area.

Things You'll Need

• Laminate repair wax crayon or pencil
• Broom
• Mop
• Soft cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Choose a wax crayon or pencil at your local home improvement supply store that matches the color of your laminate flooring. For some flooring, you may need to use two different colors to blend the coloring correctly.

   • 2

     Sweep your floor to remove any dust and debris.

   • 3

     Wash the laminate floor with a damp mop.

   • 4

     Color in the scratched area with the laminate repair wax crayon or pencil. Apply the wax only to the scratched area to avoid creating a raised surface.

   • 5

     Buff the repaired area with a soft cloth.