Things You Will Need
Making cork flooring even better is the fact it's often installed in interlocking planks. While most minor damage can easily be repaired with a light sanding, an even easier approach is to simply install a new plank.
Repairing Minor Damage
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Test a wood filler in an inconspicuous part of the floor to make sure its tint matches up with the color of your floor.
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Fill in any nicks or dents with the wood filler. Allow the wood filler to dry.
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Sand over the damaged area with a fine-grit sandpaper and palm sander.
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Apply a stain that matches the color of your cork floor with a rag.
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Seal your cork floor with a polyurethane finish.
Replacing Damaged Planks
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Remove any floor molding from around the edge of your cork planks, if necessary.
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Unsnap the plank you are replacing from the adjacent planks.
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Snap the replacement plank into place.
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Reattach any molding along the walls.