Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Chipped laminate - Repair?
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Skramy
02-01-06, 12:44 PM
Chipped my laminate floor. Dropped a prybar. Have a small hole about 1/4 dia and about 1/8 deep. And on a
seam between 2 boards. Somewhat, but not real noticeable. But it's in the middle of a moderate traffic area.
It's Champaigne Oak so it's somewhat light colored but the material in the hole is dark brown.
I can use a moto tool to smooth the edges, and about 2 drops of something would fill the hole.
Elmers wood glue would be just about the right color if it dried that color.
What else can I use to fill it in?
seam between 2 boards. Somewhat, but not real noticeable. But it's in the middle of a moderate traffic area.
It's Champaigne Oak so it's somewhat light colored but the material in the hole is dark brown.
I can use a moto tool to smooth the edges, and about 2 drops of something would fill the hole.
Elmers wood glue would be just about the right color if it dried that color.
What else can I use to fill it in?
Annette
02-02-06, 11:35 AM
have you tried to contact the manufacturer to see if they have a repair kit?
Daniel Wachtel
02-02-06, 12:09 PM
Maybe something that is acrylic that comes in every color known to man. Something that comes with an applicator and hardens hard and fast.
Did anyone guess nail polish?
Apply a couple drops, let harden and sand it smooth very gently.
Did anyone guess nail polish?
Apply a couple drops, let harden and sand it smooth very gently.
Annette
02-02-06, 12:18 PM
hmmmm......good idea, but that would require a Fall shade, and all the Spring colors are out now. :p hee hee!
seriously, though, i wouldn't think any sanding would be necessary - the polish will level out & dry smooth, if you don't overfill. you wouldn't want to scuff the surrounding floor with sandpaper. if necessary, clean up with acetone (ie nail polish remover - it won't damage the floor).
seriously, though, i wouldn't think any sanding would be necessary - the polish will level out & dry smooth, if you don't overfill. you wouldn't want to scuff the surrounding floor with sandpaper. if necessary, clean up with acetone (ie nail polish remover - it won't damage the floor).