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Obviously, you do not want any scratches on your wooden floor. Luckily, the planks themselves are not easy to scratch. The wood is simply too hard. Usually, the scratches are in the lacquer layer (on lacquered floors) or they are shiny stripes (on oiled floors).
You cannot do much about scratches in the lacquer layer. You can use Bona Wood Floor Polish to fill in the lacquer layer a bit. Applying this to the floor every six months keeps the surface shiny for longer. Re-lacquering part of a lacquered floor is not such a good idea, because this can cause differences in colour.
With an oiled wooden floor, it is easier to remove scratches. The damaged area can simply be lightly sanded:
Sand the damaged area lightly with fine sandpaper.
Spray the floor, so that the pores in the wood open up.
Apply new oil to the floor.
Remove excess oil with a clean cloth.
Is your wooden floor completely covered in scratches? Then you may be better off calling in a professional. He or she can sand the entire floor, apply a new layer of finish, and your floor will look as good as new!
Prevention is obviously better than treatment, which is why we offer the following tips:
Always lift furniture off the floor when moving it rather than sliding it across the floor. This is particularly important when moving heavy furniture like sofas and TV cabinets. Legs can leave behind shiny stripes, or worse still, damage the floor itself.
Apply to felts to the underside of the legs of chairs and tables. Try to avoid using rubbers, because these contain plasticizers. If they become warm, they can leave behind black stripes.
Try to avoid sharp objects, like cutlery, coming into contact with the floor.
Regularly treat your floor with the recommended maintenance product. This makes your wooden floor less vulnerable to damage.
Our experts are ready to help you with free advice. Don’t hesitate to contact Giovanni and his colleagues by email or telephone.
