My wooden floor has dents and marks in it

Each floor is different, however these are natural products which will mark, dent and scratch over time. Wood is strong and resilient but ultimately when subjected to enough force it will show the effects.

Cause:
High heels or stones in the solos of your shoes, dropping heavy objects, furniture or appliances being dragged or finally casters.

Prevention;
Remove foot ware or maintain proper heel-tip protectors. Provide large felt or rubber protectors under heavy furniture legs. Use furniture casters for the future.

Cure:
For small individual dents where wood fibres are not broken, cover with a dampened cloth and press with an electric iron to draw fibres up. If this doesn’t work the only other options is to sand down you floor and refinish.

Can a laminate flooring get scratched?

The surface of a laminate floor is made of melamine. Melamine is scratch-resistant but not scratch-proof. European directives have determined the standards and tolerances. Sharp objects can certainly scratch the floor. For this reason, you should take the necessary precautions.

Sharp objects like dirt, sand and/or grit can stick to your shoes. This dirt can be collected efficiently at the exterior days by placing the correct doormats.

Furniture (chairs, tables, cabinets, etc.) should be fitted with adequate protection under the legs. This is usually felt or soft plastic caps. Make sure no sand or grit is trapped in the protective caps of furniture legs. Pets with very sharp nails can also cause scratches.

Soft caster must be used under 'mobile' furniture such as office chairs, seats and sofas. Hard or damaged casters can cause scratches. Make sure the casters turn properly. If this is not the case, use adequate protectors. The furniture can be moved on these protectors.

When using a vacuum cleaner, check that the wheels and the brush are not damaged or too hard, and that they can revolve freely.

Scratches in any wooden flooring must be accepted and expected. These marks and scratches will build up over time. Prevent unnecessary interaction by clipping pet toe nails or not allowing them onto the new floor area, removing shoes, put pads on your chairs, and furniture legs to ensure that when they are moved they don't harm the floor and lastly use rugs in high traffic areas.

Cause:
High heels or stones in the solos of your shoes, dropping heavy objects, furniture or appliances being dragged or finally casters.

Prevention;
Remove footwear. Provide large felt or rubber protectors under heavy furniture legs. Use casters for heavy furniture.

Cure:
Prevention is the only way to maintain any floor type from marking or scratching.