Scratch Repair
Minor scratch damage to your solid wood furniture can often be repaired quickly and effectivey with the right materials, a liitle bit of elbow grease, and some careful attention to detail. It is advisable to leave more complex repair or refinishing jobs to professionals, especially if the piece has a special finish.
Dark Wood or Stain:
Fill the scratch or nick with a shoe polish that matches the lighest shade of the finish, or rub with walnut or Brazil nut meat in the direcyion of the scratch. A childs crayon or a felt-tipped marker can also be used.
Cherry:
Fill scratches with cordovan or a reddish shoe polish that matches the wood, or apply darkened iodine with a cotton swab or a thin artist's brush.
Light Wood or Stain:
Fill scratches with a tan or natural shoe polish, or apply darkened iodine diluted 50 percent with denatured alcohol.
Oil Finishes:
Rub in the direction of the grain with fine (0) steel wool dipped in lightweight mineral oil, parafin oil or boiled linseed oil. Wipe dry with a clean cloth and buff lightly.
Information provided is for reference purposes only. Standy's Furniture assumes no responsibility or liability for the tips provided.