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Scratches /Dents/ Impact

Scratches

Pet nail damage

damage

The felt protector is useless

Scratches and damage from pet nails

Scratches/gouges

Scratches

Scratches go across plank joints

ScratPet nail damageches from big dog

Surface damage

Finish damage from sliding shares

Broken chair protector

Felt protector inadequate

Plastic protectors can damage hard surface flooring

What you need to know

The National Wood Flooring Association states the following on page 67 of the 2018 Technical Publication C200, Problems, Causes and Cures

DEFINITION: A depression, mark, or wound on the surface of the finished wood flooring. All species of wood, types of wood flooring, and wood flooring finishes are prone to impact damage resulting in scratches, dents, and gouges.

CAUSES:

• Scratches – caused by

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