How to disguise scratches and chips on wooden furniture: a proven remedy
Furniture often gets scratched and loses its new appearance.
In this article, we will tell you about the secrets that will save your wooden furniture from defects.
How to get rid of scratches on wooden furniture
To mask scratches on wooden furniture, using wax is a good method.
To do this, you need to choose a soft furniture wax that is ideal for repairing any cracks in the wood.
If you need to repair a chipped countertop, melt the wax and apply it to the area of furniture with a spatula.
After which it should dry. Next, you should polish the surface of your wood furniture.
Machine oil is suitable for removing scratches on furniture with a dark finish.
Apply used machine oil to the scratch using a cotton pad or swab and wait 15 minutes for the oil to be absorbed.
After this, wipe the damaged area with a rag to remove excess machine oil from the surface of the furniture.
To combat chips, the best choice would be a special wood putty. Many manufacturers produce putty on a water, nitro and polyester basis.
This product is usually applied with a spatula. After drying, the putty is invisible and completely imitates the texture of wood.
Use a soft plastic or rubber spatula to apply. After drying, the surface is sanded with fine sandpaper and felt, and varnished.
You can also use a furniture marker or furniture touch-up to fill in minor surface scratches.
Previously, we told you how to properly wash black and white clothes by hand or in a washing machine.
