4 for a dark stain apply bleach or oxalic acid according to label directions to lighten the stain and then lightly sand in line with wood grain using 150 grit sandpaper.
Repairing marred laminate.
For example if you drop a knife and it leaves a small cut in the floor you.
Despite what debbie said i don t think that you can repair the laminate that way if fact you might damage it more.
Most likely the company that made the laminate flooring won t do anything for you.
They will consider it your problem because it was caused by someone who brought the water in that did the damage.
This method works for minor chips and scratches that can be repaired with putty or a marker specifically made to repair laminate flooring.
He thought he would clean it up and used a soft scrubber that i use on my flat stovetop and marred the surface.
3 wipe the area with mineral spirits for an oil based stain and water for a latex stain.
Wipe the damaged part of the floor with a clean damp cloth.
After the filler dries sand it flat and smooth with increasingly fine grits of sandpaper.
2 vacuum the area with a shop vacuum.
Repairing the plastic laminate.
Clean the damaged area to remove any dirt from the chip or scratch.
Floorfil cures to a hard inert plastic and will resist household.
Repair major damage if you have a charming wood piece but a major eyesore is detracting from its overall look it s time to break out the bondo all purpose filler.
Laminate floor repair filler compatible with all high pressure laminate hpl flooring.
Let the floor dry completely before you proceed.
The basic repair techniques mentioned in this article will help you keep the veneer on your wooden furniture looking like new.
A scratched dented or otherwise marred finish on a floor can leave a whole room looking off.
My son had glue on the sleeve of his arm and he rested his arm on the countertop and subsequently left glue on the counter.
Clean the surface thoroughly.
If your smooth laminate finish is marred by peeling edges or bubbling in the center repairing your furniture may be a means of returning it to its former glory.
How to repair a marred surface on my laminate counter top may 20 2010.
This process usually requires testing.
Mix up your bondo apply to the uneven damaged section then sand smooth.
Let the repair dry for one to two days.
However unlike traditional wood furniture made of laminate can peel relatively easily.
Apply the filler with a putty knife and leave it a little proud of the surrounding surface.
Bondo is an alternative to normal wood fillers preferred by many furniture restorers on hometalk.
Then very lightly sand the patch and the surrounding veneer.
Re finish the damaged area or if necessary the entire surface or piece of furniture.
Repairing the damaged finish is easier than you might think and it is fairly inexpensive.
These instructions will guide you through the process of spot refinishing your floor to give your floor back its original beauty.
