scratched laminate

Prudent

I had good quality laminate fitting throughout the downstairs of my house this spring. Sadly today I pulled back a dinning chair to stand up and some grip must have been under the leg. The laminate has four scratches about 5cm long (it looks like the grip splinted, hence four scratches). The sratches are thankfully fairly shallow, but clearly visible.

I had a google and have ordered some coloured wax designed for laminate scratches. I am not sure how good the match will be, but it says the colours can be blended.

I have never made a home insurance claim before, but I am wondering if I should make one? Is the wax likely to do a decent job?

phill99

I have a set of Waxes in my van and often use them to colour scratches In customers laminates etc. provided you use the right odour it normally works well. Remember to wipe the excess of with meths.

Prudent

Thanks for the tip about the meths

grizzly1911

If you make a claim
1.) There is a good chance the insurer will send someone to "make good" rather than replace.
2.) It may be considered as accidental - are you covered for accidental damage?
3.)There may well be an excesseven for repair work.
4.)Do you have no claims cover on your policy or are you prepared for the likely increase in premiums?