How To Repair Water Stains On Hardwood Floors. First thing the installer tells me this morning is that they made a mistake on the estimate and didnt charge me enough for the glue. To remove dark water stains from hardwood floors clean and dry the area first then sand it thoroughly until you get rid of the dark spots.
For this you will have to take out the affected planks and replace them with new boards. Make sure to stain the area again with one coat of stain. Non-greasy spills nail polish food.
The best way to avoid and fix water damage for wood floors is to get them repaired.
Clean dark areas of the floor with mineral spirits or acetone to lift the stain from the wood. Then wipe off all the toothpaste with a moist cloth and polish. Mix a mild detergent make sure its safe for hardwood with clean water then use it to wash the affected areas of your flooring. The installer came back today to clean up and make sure everything is to my satisfaction it is--they did a great job.
