Fix Scratches in Hardwood Floors

If you're like me and have angry chairs that reject all felt pads, preferring instead to stab your hardwood floors, then this may come in handy:

1. Sand the scratch, with the grain of the wood.
2. Clean up sanding dust with some mineral spirits.
3. (Optional) If the scratch is really deep into the wood, you're going to need to apply some wood filler in a shade that matches the floor.
4. Coat scratch in a clear protectant such as polycrylic.
5. Let dry and you'll have scratch-free floors again.

I have officially learned this lesson one bajillion times. We won't even talk about how I thought it was a good idea to spray paint a craft project indoors.

Oh, and a Disclaimer: no blaming me if this does more damage to your floors than before. This method has worked wonders for my floors, but may not do the same on all types.