Repairing Laminate Wood Floors

by Gabrial Shiverdecker in Workshop > Repair

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Repairing Laminate Wood Floors

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I have several,areas of my laminate floor damaged due to water or other various mishaps throughout the years.
These are the methods I have used to repair them.

Gather Materials

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I use Gouache or water soluble oil paints.
Assorted paint brushes
Water based polyuerathane or mod-podg
Baking soda if filler is needed
Water
Sandpaper (150/220 grit)

Sanding

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Prep surface sand with 150 grit and block on effected areas

Fill

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I use Mod-Podg mixed with baking soda until smooth as a filler but wood filler may work just as well.

Final Sanding

Sand the filler smooth with 150 grit the sand entire surface with 220 grit.

Mix Paint

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Mix paints to best match lightest color. Apply to all surfaces sanded. Water down brush and taper blend edges.

Add Detail

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Mix paint to best match grain and with a fairly dry brush ease on grain marks to match surrounding areas

Apply Finish Coat

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My surface isn't very glossy. I have applied a Matt base Mod-podg to protect the paint. The glossier the surface the easier it is to see blemishes.
Hope this helps someone in restoring the look of their damaged floors