# How to Repair Nicks in Furniture With Wood Putty
Nicks in furniture can be annoying, distracting and can easily happen when a sharp object makes contact with it. If the nick is a little scratch, it can be sanded away. If the nick is bigger and deeper, you may want to try some wood putty.
Things You'll Need
- Sandpaper
- Mineral spirits
- Rags
- Putty knife
- Wood putty
- Stain
Instructions
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Sand the nicked area with fine-grit sandpaper if there are any rough edges.
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Pour some mineral spirits on a rag and clean the nicked area thoroughly.
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Put some wood putty onto the putty knife and fill in the entire area of the nick. Make sure there is enough putty to fill in the nick completely. Let it dry completely, which should take at least an hour. If the wood putty shrinks below the surface, apply some more and let it completely dry.
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Smooth down the surface with sandpaper until it is flat.
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Apply a stain with a rag to match the color or tone of the rest of the wood.
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