Can scratched hardwood floors be repaired without refinishing?

Minor surface scratches that only affect the finish (not the wood itself) can often be addressed with touch-up markers, scratch concealer products, or a light screen-and-recoat. Deep scratches that cut into the wood fiber require sanding and refinishing to fully repair.

How do I tell if a scratch is in the finish or in the wood?

Run your fingernail across the scratch. If your nail catches in the scratch, it's cut into the wood fiber and will require sanding to fully repair. If your nail slides over it smoothly, it's a surface finish scratch that may respond to touch-up products.

How many times can hardwood floors be refinished?

Solid hardwood floors can typically be sanded and refinished 5-8 times over their lifetime, depending on the thickness of the wear layer. Engineered hardwood can usually be refinished 1-3 times depending on the thickness of the top veneer layer. After that, replacement is the only option.

What's the cost to refinish hardwood floors in Austin TX?

Professional hardwood floor refinishing in Austin typically costs $3-$5 per square foot for a standard sand-and-refinish, depending on the condition of the floor, the number of coats, and the finish type. Screen-and-recoat (for floors in good condition with only surface wear) typically costs $1.50-$2.50 per square foot.

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Scratched hardwood floors in Austin? Learn how to assess the damage, what you can fix yourself, and when to call a professional for sanding and refinishing.

Not All Scratches Are the Same: The first thing I tell homeowners who call about scratched hardwood floors is: let's figure out what kind of scratches we're dealing with before we talk about solutions. Because the difference between Surface Finish Scratches: The Easy Fix: Surface finish scratches are the most common type. They're the fine lines you see in raking light — the kind left by furniture being dragged, pet nails on a daily basis, or grit tracked in from outsid Deep Scratches: When You Need a Professional: Deep scratches that cut into the wood fiber are a different story. You can see the raw wood at the bottom of the scratch. The scratch catches your fingernail. In severe cases, you can see wood fibers

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