Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) are some of the most durable flooring options available. They stand up to pets, kids, and daily foot traffic better than most alternatives. But even the toughest floors aren't completely scratch-proof.
Furniture legs, pet claws, dropped keys, dirt tracked in from outside - over time, these small moments leave their mark. And when they do, it's easy to wonder if you've done lasting damage to a floor you worked hard to choose (and pay for).
Here's the thing: most scratches on luxury vinyl are completely repairable at home, in minutes, with the right kit.
Introducing the Mohawk LVP/LVT Scratch Repair Kit
The Mohawk Scratch Repair Kit is designed specifically for luxury vinyl flooring - not wood, not laminate, not tile. Mohawk engineered this kit to work with the materials and wear layer that make LVP and LVT unique, so you get a repair that actually blends in rather than standing out.
It's the same trusted Mohawk name that goes into the flooring itself, now in a compact kit you keep in a drawer for whenever you need it.
What's in the Repair Kit
The repair kit comes with two tools that tackle different types of damage:
1. The Scratch Repair Spray
The spray is your go-to for fine surface scratches and stress whitening. That's the hazy, light-colored scuffing you sometimes see after something drags across the floor.
This kind of damage affects the top surface of the wear layer and can make a whole section of your floor look dull or cloudy.
A quick spray, a light buff, and that cloudiness disappears. It works by restoring the surface finish rather than filling a gap, so it's fast and easy to use with no prep work needed.
Best For:
- Light surface scratches
- Scuff marks
- Stress whitening and haze from dragging furniture
2. The Scratch Repair Pen
The pen handles deeper scratches - the kind where you can feel a groove when you run your finger across the floor. These go a little further into the wear layer and need something to physically fill the scratch rather than just treat the surface.
The pen deposits a repair compound into the scratch, filling it flush with the surrounding floor. It dries quickly and, when matched to your floor's color, becomes nearly invisible.
Best For:
- Deep scratches with visible grooves
- Gouges from furniture corners or dropped objects
- Scratches that catch your fingernail when you run it across
3. Accessories
Abrasive Fleece
If a deep scratch has left behind rough or raised edges around the groove, the fleece pad gently smooths those out so the repair pen can do its job cleanly.
Think of it like lightly sanding a wall before you touch up the paint. A few light passes with the fleece pad takes care of that in seconds.
Plastic Wedge
The plastic wedge is the detail tool of the kit. When you apply the repair pen to a deep scratch, you need a way to level the compound flush with the surrounding floor surface.
- Hold at low angle
- Draw gently across the filled scratch
- Pulls excess compound away
- Leaves repair level
Cotton Cloth
A clean, dry, lint-free cotton cloth is the finishing tool of the kit. After applying the repair spray, you use the cloth to buff the treated area and work the product evenly into the surface.
Paper towels can leave fibers behind or streak the surface. Household rags may have detergent residue that interferes with the finish.
How to Use the Repair Kit: Step by Step
One of the best things about this kit is how straightforward it is. No special skills, no calling a professional, no waiting for an appointment. Here's how it works:
For surface scratches and stress whitening (spray):
- Clean the scratched area with a dry or lightly damp cloth, ensuring it's free of dust and debris
- Shake the spray bottle well
- Hold 6–8 inches from the surface and apply a light, even mist over the affected area
- Buff gently with a clean, soft cloth using circular motions
- Let it dry. You'll see the haze and surface scratches disappear
For deeper scratches (pen):
- Clean and dry the area thoroughly
- Shake the pen and test the tip on a hidden area first to check the color match
- Apply the repair compound directly into the scratch, working along the length of the groove
- Use the tip or a flat edge to level it flush with the surface
- Allow to dry fully before walking on the area
Protecting Your Investment
A full floor replacement - even just a few planks - takes time, money, and disruption to your home. Matching new planks to an existing floor can also be tricky if your style has been updated or discontinued.
Repairing scratches early means you keep your floor looking its best without any of that hassle. A kit that costs a fraction of what a single plank replacement would run is, honestly, one of the smartest things you can keep on hand as a homeowner.
Think of it like touch-up paint for your walls - a small thing that makes a big difference.
Is This Kit Right for My Floor?
The Mohawk LVP/LVT Scratch Repair Kit is formulated for any brand of luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring. It is not designed for hardwood, laminate, or ceramic tile floors.
If you're not sure whether your floor is LVP or LVT, check the manufacturer's paperwork from your installation or look up your floor's brand and style name - you'll usually find the material type listed there.
Ready to Restore Your Floor?
Scratches happen. What matters is how easy it is to fix them. With the Mohawk LVP/LVT Scratch Repair Kit, it really is that easy.
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Keep one in the house and you'll be ready for anything the day (or the dog) throws at your floors.
Have questions about which repair products are right for your flooring? Contact our team - we're happy to help you find the right solution.
