How to Remove Scratches From a VCT Tile

Written By
SJ
Sarah Jones
Published: Oct 17, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Clean the VCT floor thoroughly with vinyl floor cleaner. Wipe the tile dry with a clean cloth.

Step 2

Fill very small scratches with touch-up paint that matches the color of the tile. Simply apply a light stroke of paint to the scratches.

Use a clean cloth to dab larger scratches with lacquer thinner. Let the lacquer thinner dry on the tile overnight.

Step 3

Apply a dab of liquid seam sealer onto the scratches with a clean cloth. Allow the sealer to dry for six hours.

Step 4

Sand the scratches with fine-grit sandpaper to even the tile surface. Apply a bit of vinyl floor finish to the scratches to make the tile look like new.

Warnings

Work in a well-ventilated area to avoid breathing the repair products' toxic fumes.

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