Three tricky spots for installing insulation 1.
Deep gouge in wood floor from movers claim amount.
Electrical boxes are a great concern because it s difficult to install insulation behind them.
For shallow gouges or stains in a wood or engineered wood floor and also for laminated wood floors in which the gouge has not penetrated the wood veneer you can clean the gouge gently sanding it with 2oo then 400 sandpaper planning to leave the gouge un filled.
You need a walk behind floor sander which you can rent.
You can also use epoxy glue mixed with sanding dust and or universal colorant.
Both units have a vacuum and dust bag system to minimize the amount of sanding dust left behind.
It s all in the wrist.
Jennifer i have hard wood floors that have a few dents and gouges in them.
When dry lightly sand the spot flush and smooth with the floor then apply a thin coat of a compatible finish to the spot.
What other tips can you give me for trying to reduce the visibility of these flaws.
You fill any nicks or gouges in the floor.
How to remove gouges from hardwood floors if you take a chunk out of the floor you ll have to fill the divot with wood putty then sand stain and finish with urethane making sure it blends.
To avoid compressing the insulation behind the box cut out a box sized cavity.
Use wood putty and a broad knife to fill any spots.