If you own a hardwood floor, you know just how fragile your beautiful flooring can sometimes be when it comes to spills, accidents, or scratches. In this article, we're going to present some strategies for repairing damage to hardwood flooring. Although you can apply our techniques to any hardwood floor damage, we are going to be focusing on scratches and gouges.
When your hardwood floor receives a light scratch, it is always possible that the scratch has not penetrated through the wax coating to the actual wood. Examine the scratch carefully. If you see a lighter color (the color of the actual wood) deep inside the scratch, you've probably damaged the wood. If not, simply strip your wax coating and reapply it, finishing with a good buffing.
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Sometimes, even if a scratch has penetrated to the wood, it has not cut into the subsurface wood. Instead, it has just lightly damaged the wood varnish or coloring. For repairing hardwood floors with this problem, contact the manufacturer of your flooring to get a small amount of varnish or coloring that matches your floor. Follow directions, except that you will be doing your hardwood floor scratch repair in miniature, using a q-tip to re-stain the scratch. After it is stained, apply wax coating and buff.
If, on the other hand, your hardwood floor scratch repair needs to be more extensive, you have a couple of options. First, you can do the work yourself, which will require an electric sander and is a little bit tricky. If this doesn't seem like a good option, you can ask the manufacturer of your flooring to recommend someone to help you with hardwood floor scratch repair.
If you are going to do the repair yourself, basically you will be stripping a single board (or more than a single board, if the scratch is long) down to the bare wood. First, strip the wax coating on your floorboards. Next, consult your flooring manufacturer to find out the right way to strip any sealant, coloring, or varnish from the board.
When this is finished, you can use an electric sander to sand the board smooth. If the scratch does not dig in too deeply, you may be able to get away with a light sanding of just the area surrounding the scratch. Otherwise, the entire board will need sanding and leveling. Once the scratch has disappeared, you can reapply varnish and coatings and then (after they have dried) reapply a wax coating and buff for a final shine.
Christmas Sales Dremel 6300-05 120-Volt Multi-Max Oscillating Kit 201
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Christmas Sales Dremel 6300-05 120-Volt Multi-Max Oscillating Kit Feature
- Powerful 1.5 amp motor cuts through 1-1/4-inch oak door jamb
- Compact design provides access to tight spaces
- 10,000 to 21,000 OPM wide speed range for optimal control
- Quick Fit feature for faster accessory change
- Electronic feedback circuitry for consistent speed under load
Christmas Sales Dremel 6300-05 120-Volt Multi-Max Oscillating Kit Overview
The Dremel Multi-Max Oscillating Tool offers do-it-yourselfers and pros a versatile and effective multitasking tool. With fast side-to-side motion, the Multi-Max can take on a variety of projects that involve repair, remodeling, or restoration.Specifications:
* Amperage: 1.5
Cord: 6 feet
Oscillating Angle: L / R 1.5 degrees
Speed Variable:(10,000 - 21,000 OPM
Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
Warranty: 2 years
Weight: 1.9 pounds
Christmas Sales Dremel 6300-05 120-Volt Multi-Max Oscillating Kit Specifications
Make multitasking easier and more productive with the Dremel 6300-05 Multi-Max Oscillating Tool Kit. Ideal for do-it-yourselfers and professionals, this efficient tool can tackle a wide variety of repair, remodeling, and restoration projects. The Multi-Max offers optimal control, safe operation, and high precision--all while creating minimal dust--making it ideal for cutting, grinding, sanding, scraping, and much more.
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Lightweight and compact, the Multi-Max is a pleasure to handle and hold, and its comfortable design minimizes wrist and hand fatigue, even during intricate, prolonged work. It also accesses tight corners and narrow spaces that conventional saws and sanders simply can't reach.
Sanding Options for Smooth Finishes
Dremel offers accessories for sanding both bare and painted wood, which is an ideal practice for restoring worn surfaces. The Dremel Multi-Max offers two accessories for grinding with an oscillating tool. The 30-Grit diamond sandpaper or carbide rasp accessory allow users to remove cement residue from raw flooring quickly and efficiently.
Ideal for a Variety of Woodworking Projects
Ideal for woodworking projects, the Multi-Max cuts with minimal dust buildup to help keep both your line of vision and workspace clear. It's also great for precise edging, shaping, and detail work--whether you're dealing with vintage wooden frames, dollhouse furniture, or kitchen cabinetry.
Great for DIY Projects
Use the Multi-Max to remove sections of drywall, install hardwood flooring, and trim door jambs. Operation of the tool is consistent, low-noise, and reliable, whether you're cutting through a subfloor or repairing an antique armoire. Simply plug it in and you're ready to go. The Multi-Max comes in a blow-molded case for easy storage and portability, and it also includes a "Getting Started" booklet, as well as a variety of accessories.
About Dremel: A History of Brilliance and Innovation
Founded in 1932 in Racine, Wisconsin, Dremel is the industry leader in rotary tools. The company owes its success to the inventive genius of its founder and namesake, Albert J. Dremel. In his lifetime, Mr. Dremel owned 55 patents on a wide range of products from electric erasers to a gas-powered rotary lawn mower. His most famous and important invention was a high-speed rotary tool dubbed the Dremel Moto-Tool. Compact, lightweight, and perfect for a wide range of jobs, the rotary tool was an immediate hit with hobbyists and eventually became accepted as one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Today, the Dremel name remains synonymous with utility, durability, and innovation.
What's in the Box
Oscillating tool; MM440 3/4-inch wood flush cut blade; MM450 wood and drywall saw blade; MM11 hook and loop sanding pad; M70W 60, 120, and 240 grit paper; storage case; and Getting Started booklet
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