Partial floor replacements - issues?

sorry - bumping this back up - I know the gurus on this board can answer the question!

there is no "reliable" way to do this. i would think that by using a nail gun with a concrete nail, on top of the glue, you would get a better result. the other choice, if the damage is on the outer layer only is to sand, stain, poly.

if you were one of those who got hand scraped, you've been scraped and are screwed.

It is doable if using the exact same wood.

When I first moved in , some of the engineered flooring got scratched. They were able to replace a few sections without impacting the entire floor. It's noticeable in the beginning as the older tiles have reacted to the sunlight and the ones have not. Over time, it's not noticeable. If you aren't buying from the same supplier/product that might be tougher...