One of the most popular and common floor coverings that have appeared recently is laminate. It is used both in private houses and in various public buildings. And this is understandable, since it is durable and durable, looks modern and aesthetic. And for rooms with different functional orientation, there are appropriate classes of laminate flooring. The higher the class, the greater the wear resistance and the resistance to scratches. But, despite this, with improper operation, even with a high class of laminated coating, there are various dents and scratches. For example, shallow scratches are formed from small debris or sand, more serious - from metal furniture legs or heels. Consider several ways to remove scratches from the laminate. By the way about how to choose a good laminate floor, read here.
Scratches on laminate
Removing scratches with wax crayons
Wax crayons are small pencils that have a large selection of shades, which allows them to be perfectly matched to a particular color of the laminated coating. Work to eliminate scratches with wax crayons does not require a special skill for the master and is as follows:
1. Before work, clean the damaged surface of dust and small debris. Otherwise, the wax may move away from the floor during subsequent operation, and the scratch will appear again, and if it gets wet, the coating will swell and break down.
2. Carry out a scratch on the working surface of the wax crayon. Damage will disappear, and on the laminate will appear a barely noticeable trace from the chalk.
Removing scratches with
wax crayon 3. At the end of work, you need to thoroughly polish the repaired place with a dry cloth and the floor will be as new.
Before and after restoration of laminate
This method is suitable for minor damages, and for deeper scratches, special pastes are used, which can be either solid in briquettes or viscous in tubes.
Removal of scratches with special pastes and mastics
Special care and accuracy are required when handling pastes. In specialized stores, it is best to purchase a laminate repair kit, since several colors of pastes may be needed depending on the color and nature of the coating.
- Part of the laminated surface is scratched and cleaned from dust and dirt.
- Use a thin spatula to scratch the paste evenly and in small portions. If the paste is liquid, then when leveling it is recommended to slightly press it into scratches. If necessary, different color pastes should be mixed to obtain the desired shade.
Removal of scratches with special mastics
- Excess material is gently removed with a soft sponge or rag, and then the work place is wiped with a dry cloth.
- The treated surface of the laminated coating may only be used after 1 to 2 hours.
Replacing the laminate strip
If the scratches are too deep, more reminiscent of cracks, it is best to remove them together with the laminate strip. Replacement of a damaged panel with a new one is possible only if they are interconnected by a "lock", and not glued together. The procedure is as follows:
- If the laminate board is located near the wall, then carefully removes the plinth, and then all the straps to the damaged location.
- The damaged board is replaced with a new one.
- Then, in the reverse order, the remaining straps are assembled.
- The plinth is attached to the original place.
This method is quite laborious and requires a certain skill and skill, so it is better not to bring laminated floors to this state and with the first scratches that appear, use special materials. It's much easier and faster.
And to prevent scratches, just do not walk on it on the studs, move the furniture over a soft surface, put mats in front of the rooms, and spread a thin carpet before the festivities. Then your laminate floor will last you for many years. Smooth to you laminate Stroy-shkola.ru.
