One tip that could be used to determine what is on the surface is to wipe the floor in an inconspicuous spot with an acetone based nail polish remover.
Aluminum oxide floor scratches.
Is there an aluminum oxide coating.
Identifying and repairing superficial scratches.
It will help eliminate the white line that shows in scratches on aluminum oxide finished hardwood floors.
Hi bill aluminum oxide a o is an additive or special layer within the finish that is harder than other finish layers to help prevent things that scratch a floor from scratching the wood beneath.
The scratch may remain visible up close but it helps to conceal the floor blemish.
This is often perceived as a scratch in the wood flooring but that is often not the case it is merely showing the presence of ao.
Besides creating a hard and durable finish surface on wood for resisting scratches aluminum oxide also amplifies the grain patterns enhancing the aesthetics of the installation and it provides other benefits and protection even beyond that.
Paws and feet polyurethane finishes are softer than aluminum oxide urethane and feel better on bare feet and paws which makes them more appropriate for children and pets.
The aluminum oxide leaves white lines very easily.
Knowing what the surface is will allow you to select the appropriate course of action for your hardwood floor scratch repair.
This happens to most all hardwood floors finished with aluminum oxide.
It will seal the surface that has been damaged.
How can i revome them.
I just installed an armstrong walnut premier performance floor.
Once saw a floor that in reflective lighting look like sprinkles as i walked across the flooring it moved with me in.
Apple cider vinegar and olive oil.
Unfortunately aluminum oxide when it does scratch is known to leave more of a bright white mark.
My customer wont accept the job with those white lines.
Often when scratches occur a white line will show on the floor which is very visible quite annoying.
It is very difficult to walk through the ao layer but it does have one flaw.
The seal that this makes is a permanent solution that cures in regular interior light.
Today more than 95 of pre finished flooring uses aluminum oxide in the finish.
First you can try an easy diy solution that requires two things that you likely already have.
Looks like scratches to me.
If the finish is scratched deeply the ao will show as an unsightly white line.
Mix the two together and apply on the scratch in question.