Where to Start

Repairs to hardwood floors are not as hard as you think. Besides the right tools, the most important things any homeowner should be armed with when going to repair their damaged hardwood floors are patience, time and a little knowledge. Having these things in their tool box will let the average homeowner make most repairs to damaged hardwood floors. 

The place to begin is with the knowledge. You can find many sites on the internet that will give you tips on repairing hardwood floors. Another good starting point is your local hardware store or home improvement center. Not only will they be able to give you tips on repairs to your hardwood floor but they can also suggest the proper material to use. Other great starting points are your local lumber yard or flooring dealer. If your hardwood floor is new enough, you may even have the floor repair kit that commonly comes with new hardwood flooring. At the end of this article you will find a resource list for repairing hardwood floors.