# How to Keep Stools From Scratching Hardwood
Hardwood looks tough and durable. However, even sealed and waxed hardwood floors must be handled with care. Wood floors are highly susceptible to scratching. Furniture legs are responsible for a significant amount of damage to household hardwood floors. Stools are especially hard on hardwood floors. The ends of their narrow legs easily gouge or scratch the floor when you sit on them or drag them across the floor.
Things You'll Need
- Ruler
- Rag
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Hammer
Instructions
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Measure the diameter of the feet of your stool. Purchase felt pads that are the same diameter as your stool's feet.
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Wipe the feet of the stool down with a rag moistened with rubbing alcohol. Clean off any dust, dirt or debris.
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Attach the felt pads to the stools. To attach sticky pads, remove the paper backing from the felt pads and stick them onto the feet of the stool. Make sure that they are centered before you press them on. Some pads come with a small metal attachment that you tap into the rubber foot of the stool with a hammer.
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Keep the floor clean with regular sweeping and mopping. Check the felt pads periodically. Change them when they accumulate a heavy layer of dust and debris.
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