I was thinking some transparent filler maybe, and grinding/polishing it down? There’s some varnish on the wood anyway.
Steam might be able to fix those. But I don’t know if that would work with varnish on the wood.
It worked! Thanks so much! I posted before and after photos in another comment further up
You’re screwed, dude. That’s nothing you can easily fix. Most tips in this threat require you to do the whole room, as just fixing this one spot will most likely be pretty obvious.
Next time, try to use something broader and softer than a sheet of paper to dampen your couch’s feet - especially on wooden floor.
I fixed it, really well and easily 🥲 with the steam method recommended here, and some slight polishing of the varnish. Looks so good as new! Will post images here
I’m actually impressed and happy for you. Good job! I’m looking forward to the pictures. Takr them during daytime and right lighting. Dimmed light / nighttime would be cheating 😜
Haha thank you! Pictures are posted in a comment further up. It actually looks better in real life, I will do another round of fine sanding and polishing on the varnish. I’m sooo relieved and happy about this, and surprised, most people told me I was completely screwed and I would have to redo the floor, now it looks good as new 😅
You’re screwed dude
Harsh, but from what I see I agree, fixing it might be harder than redoing it, and covering it up if it looks good is the easiest solution you have
I fixed it really well, and really easily 🥲 will post the images here now
There’s the “right” way and then there’s what’s practical. Here’s the “right” way:
Rough sand the entire floor to wood. Fill the voids with Starbond CA glue of the appropriate color, low viscosity for leveling. Fine sand the entire floor. Refinish with oil-based polyurathane.
If you know what you’re doing then this will take three days, most of it dry time. If you don’t know what you’re doing then one way or another you’ll destroy the floor during rough sanding.
I fixed it really easily and well, without sanding, with the steaming method recommended here! Photos are in a comment further below:)
If you are renting and have no practical skills to actually fix this, just leave it alone. You are likely to fuck up the floor worse trying to do these home remedies.
I’ll be damned, it actually worked pretty well on the test dent for now, apparently! I’ll see how it looks after drying out tomorrow, and do it for the rest then!
Can we see? :)
I did it! It was really easy and quick! These are before and after photos: first after the steaming, then after some light polishing of the varnish.
First things first: put real feet on your couch so you’re not doing more damage.
The broader the better.
Some people already talked about ironing and it can make a difference but you gotta get down to the wood surface with sandpaper, learn how to iron wood then successfully actually do it.
Dents as big as these would require multiple passes with the iron over time.
Your real best bet would be to call a handyman or more likely a flooring place and have them give you an estimate on repair. They’ll be able to tell you if you have some kind of tongue in groove, roll or actual hardwood floor and explain what your options are. You’ll also know how much you’re gonna be paying to get whatever the landlord is holding back from them.
If you do call someone out there, find out what they charge for an estimate and pay them more on top of it in cash. People hate giving estimates because it’s someone shopping around who’s gonna try to get them down to the lowest price and has no consideration for their expertise and experience. Being willing to pay in cash and then some cements you as a customer, not a looky-loo.
I didn’t need to get down to the wood, I poked tiny holes in the varnish and steamed them, worked like a charm. Photos are in another comment further up, thank you though!
