ᐅ How to Repair Damage in Laminate Flooring?

Created on: 24 Nov 2008 13:04
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Honig-1
24 Nov 2008 13:04
Hello,
something really unfortunate just happened to me—I dropped a hammer and its tip hit the beautiful laminate flooring. Now there is a noticeable dent. How can I repair it, or is it not possible at all?
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Gutbert-1
25 Nov 2008 07:09
Hello,
there is already a way to repair damage in laminate flooring. You can get a product in the color of your floor from a specialist store. It looks like a wax crayon, which is heated and then rubbed into the hole. When done correctly, the spot will no longer be visible.
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Ziegel-1
25 Nov 2008 12:37
You should go to the store where you bought the laminate flooring; they can surely help you there. I would first consult a professional, as they usually have the best tips and tricks. They often deal with such issues and know how to solve them!
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Sandraholster-1
13 Mar 2015 15:40
This also happened to my husband. A few scratches are easy to fix, but a hole in the laminate is a more significant issue. My husband bought a repair kit from the hardware store that included wax. This wax comes in different shades and is melted. He then slowly filled the hole with it. It hardens afterwards and is barely noticeable.
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Roman-1
28 Apr 2015 17:05
What Sandraholster describes here is very similar to what I did. This set is really good, and when it is done properly, nothing is visible afterwards.
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herrmann-1
18 May 2015 10:35
These kinds of mishaps happen even in the best families, and we have experienced something similar as well. I then bought a repair kit, and the hard wax works quite well. It is heated until it becomes liquid, and then I apply it to the hole. After it hardens, carefully remove the excess with a utility knife.