Trick of the Trade: Getting Crafty with Crayons

Ooe 415 Hf Am15 Tot Red Oak Crayon Trick2

Ooe 415 Hf Am15 Tot Red Oak Crayon Trick2

Have you ever had to fill nail holes or dents and touch-up edge chipping while color-matching prefinished flooring in the more unusual colors, particularly exotics? This can be challenging, but look no further than your child's craft table. Ordinary wax crayons are non-toxic, resist water and can be softened using a hair dryer. Colors can even be blended together to match any conceivable shade, from purpleheart to bloodwood. Using a cotton rag, wax crayons can also be buffed to a high gloss. The only caveat: Remember that wax can cause problems for recoating.

Thanks to Bob Middleton, technical and installation manager for Lumber Liquidators, for his tip. Do you have a Trick of the Trade to share? Email it to WFB.

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