# Repairing Pock Marks on a Wood Floor
Hardwood floors are durable, long-lasting and have a warmth and charm that appeals to many homeowners. Relatively easy to care for, hardwood floors are susceptible to pock marks from high heels, dogs' claws and heavy furniture. Some homeowners don't object to a few pock marks, viewing them as part of the appeal of the wood, whereas others prefer to repair them. Minor dings and dents are almost inevitable on hardwood floors, but repairs can make them less noticeable.
Things You'll Need
- Vacuum cleaner or broom
- Wood putty
- Putty knife
- 180-grit sandpaper
- Wood restorer
- Soft cloths
Instructions
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Purchase wood putty in a color that matches your hardwood floor. If necessary, take a picture of the floor and take it with you to the home improvement store. If you can't find the exact color, two colors can be mixed together to get a closer match.
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Clean any dirt and debris from the gouged areas with a broom or vacuum cleaner.
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Apply the filler to the pock marks with a putty knife, overfilling the damaged areas. Wood putty shrinks as it dries, so overfilling will help to completely fill the gouges.
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Sand off the excess wood putty once it dries so that the repair area is level with the floor.
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Apply a wood restorer to the repaired areas as directed by the manufacturer.
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