Vinyl Plank Repair Kit: Fixing Deep Scratches in 7 Easy Steps
Assessing the Damage
Before proceeding with any repairs, carefully inspect the scratched area to ascertain how deep and severe this damage is. Deeper scratches that dig down through the wear layer will call for a more aggressive form of repair than if they were skin-deep scuffs.
Step 1: Clean and Prepare the Area Step
If your surface is scratched, clean it fully with a solution of mild soap and water — make sure the cleaning fluid has completely dried. Buff the scratch and using fine grit sandpaper gently smooth out any rough points around it; taking care not to damage the flooring immediately next to or surrounding where you are working.
Filling Deep Scratches
For deep scratches, a color matched vinyl repair kit or wax filler stick will work just fine. Put the filler material directly in to the scratch and a little over fill it. Then smooth it flush with the flooring.Kind of like this – but obviously all around, you will need to go back over if original radiating heating pattern. Let filler dry entirely depending on the product instructions.
Buffing and Blending
Fully dry, then gently buff with a clean cloth to blend repaired area in. Spread a thin coat of vinyl floor polish evenly onto the repair and adjoining area to achieve an uninterrupted appearance.
Preventative Measures
He also recommends something like a furniture pad, an area rug in high-wear zones and not dragging their 1923 icebox away from the wall for every plumbing repair. It will be more resistant to damage if you get in the habit of routinely cleaning and caring for your vinyl plank flooring.
If you get ahead of repairs and care for your vinyl plank flooring in the right way, it could look amazing even years down the line.
