How to Remove a Crease on a Wooden Cabinet

Creases found in the surface of wooden cabinets is often the result of excessive moisture getting underneath the veneer panels. When it dries, the wood will begin to buckle and shift to the point where it begins to pucker. Solving this problem sometimes requires a professional approach to the task, but there are steps you can take to try to fix the problem yourself, even if you know nothing about working with wood.

Wood moisturizer
Syringe
Sanding sponge
Wood glue
Wood putty
Rag
C-clamps

Instructions

- 1
  Moisten the panels with a liberal dose of wood moisturizer. Use a brush or rag to wet the affected areas enough to make the crease relax and the wood become malleable to the touch.
- 2
  Fill the syringe with wood glue. Place the tip under the crease in the paneling and squeeze out an even amount beneath the affected area. Pull the panel up gently to enable deeper access if need be, but don't yank it up too much, to avoid further damage. Wipe off excess glue with a damp rag.
- 3
  Press the paneling down tightly. Use C-clamps or any heavy object that has adequate weight to create evenly distributed pressure along the affected crease area. Allow the glue to dry completely.
- 4
  Seal all panel seams where the wood was removed or pulled away from the cabinet with wood putty, making sure that every portion of the seam is completely filled. Remove the excess that spills over with a rag or towel and allow the putty to dry before performing any further steps.
- 5
  Smooth the affected area down with a sanding sponge. This will make your seams flush and give the wood a new flat surface. Finish the area with a wood oil or sealant to coat the wood and protect it. Most oils require 24 to 48 hours of drying time to ensure a full permeation and maximum protection.

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