Claire
I am a professional woodworker and cabinet builder. I also install hardwood flooring. I use Mohawk finish products for touching up these types of issues, they also make spray lacquers to blend in the finish. Check out this site - http://www.mohawk-finishing.com.
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Michael landis
It looks like it is a true wood floor if so it will be hard to match just the small area that was damaged to the existing plank .
I would suggest to tape and mask around the joint seams and sand the whole plank to make one consistant look instead of a
Small repair they are harder to match. If. Your floor is laminate than the whole piece needs replacing. Sanding and staining should run u about 150.00 to. 200.00 which is fair.
There are flooring repair kits that are sold to patch stuff like that i have done it many times.
I would use the correct color stain pen on the damaged area and then wipe off the access. Let it dry, then with a small brush touch up that area with the correct clear coat sheen (satin).
Flooring is outside my expertise,but I would try finding a retired carpenter. They would be able to give you the proper advice,or repair the damage at a reasonable price.
I would check with your local hardware store,if there is such anything around you anymore. Good luck.
Looks like engineered wood flooring. If thatās the case, you have some options. One option if you can get your hands on some extra planks is call a flooring contractor and have them replace the damaged planks. Another is to call a good painting contractor who has experience in stain and finishes, and have them refinish the damaged area. Hope this helps. Good luckā¦
Hello Claire
Well to get every thing to match 100% you will need to redo the whole floor. To get it close you will need to take a photo of the floor to Sherwin Williamās or a other reputable paint stain supply store Lowes and home depot are ok if you know what you are doing 100% but a paint store will have more knowledge and be able to help better.
*so you will pick up a small amount of stain,polly urethane,blue painters tape,sand paper, and brush ask for some help.
*mask the area sand the defect and then feather the sanding out wards from the center.
*apply stain to the area as per instructions.
*apply thin layer of polly as per interactions.
*remove blue tape, sand lightly feathering it in to the existing floor. Wipe clean with damp cloth a few times. and then wipe with dry cloth leave dry for a few.
*thin layer of polly over the sanded area x2 feathering it in to the un sanded area of the floor.
*wet sand around the edges if needed to smooth in to the existing floor with starting with 220 grit working out to 600 and buffing it in with automotive polish like turtle wax paste.
hopes this helps
To repair this piece you have to sand the area re polyurethane it
If floor is truly solid hard wood then you can sand damaged area ( you probably need to apply filler depending on how deep the area was damaged ) Then the area needs to be blended with stain to match. Then apply clear.
1). Depending on how many different areas (spots & sizes), I would sand from end to end of damage plank. You are going to have to sand it down to bare wood.Use a tack cloth, and remove any dust and residue left on sanded surface. Not foot traffic should be allowed, for a better application on stain and hardwood finsh.
2). Most paint stores have color charts, to match to your desired color.Although,an actual peice of the flooring would be best to get a custom match from.( Which Iād prefer).Apply stain in area ,(if possible), where it is less visable,do a test area before doing more visable areas. Multiable coats may be needed to get desired color. A light sanding between coats is needed to open up wood pores,and always use a tack cloth. If, satisfied with color, once dried completely, another light sanding is required for a hardwood floor finish. Remember, to use the tack when sanding is done.
3). When applying hardwood finish, make sure the proper brush is used. Because this the finally finish. Using the improper brush, will cause finish to steak and (or) leave an uneven finish. Allow recommended time,for finish to dry.Also try to find the correct sheen (gloss) that will best match exsisting sheen.And like the stain, a second coat may be need ,or recommened.A light sanding and tack cloth is also needed in this process.
I would try to use exsisting floor,because depending on the age of the floor, the wood could be harder. In which, a new peice of plank may be hard to match color and sheen. And no foot traffic!! Until entire project is done and completely dry.
To save money the best thing to do is sand the affected area with the grain, bring small wood stain samples from home depot or any hardware store available in your area, try to get matching stain small cans which will cost you much money, apply stain that you might see to be the closest to your floor color, once you have established the best stain that matches, I would recommend you with applying a fresh coat of sealer to the whole floor after cleaning it from dust, that well help cover any minor differences between the old and new, and within a month the stain color should settle which means complete absorbent to its final shade.
Hello my advice would be to see if you have extra pieces of the flooring. Then call a installer to fix it up for you. If you donāt have extra pieces and its a real wood floor you can sand and refinish that area. Last if its engineered wood a cabinet or painter might be your best option to have a the best resultsā¦ God bless and peace in the new year!
From the photos, this appears to be pre-finished. If you want it done right, call your oldest, most reputable local flooring company and ask for the phone number of their best, most experienced installer. You can send him your photos and he may be able to give you a price over the phone. Expect to pay $120-$150 for labor. If you donāt have any extra boards, youāll have to buy one bundle ($50-75), so try to locate the brand, style and color of the floor. If this is on the first floor over a crawl space, he can run short screws from underneath to avoid face nailing. Doing this right requires alot of skill and patience so make sure you get the most experienced installer you can find and $200-250 total is a reasonable price.
As long as the flooring is solid wood or has a minimum 1/4 inch veneer, a floor or cabinet finisher can easily sand, match stain and complete the repairs successful.
I would just lightly sand it and restain it and try and blend it together
Like many of the other answers you have received, it can be repairedā¦ but like anything else, it depends on what the customer wants and is willing to spend. When it comes to hardwood floors, I have a hardwood floor specialist that I consult and refer for jobs like this.
Refinish only the damaged board and can be color matched by staining and poly eurathane
clear finish in oil base
Is this Pre- Finish?
Its very simple, Just sand that spot and get a stain color that matches the best wit the existing color and let it dry for 24 hrs then apply Polyurethane.
After the first coat of polyurethane sand with a finer sand and apply second coat and that would be the end. Have fun! Masada Contractors.
For a problem like matching an existing finish I would suggest finding an old-timer in the business who advertises for repair work. This should give you someone who knows his way around both the wood and stains and is willing to do small repair jobs.
