# How to Remove Scratches From a Black Painted Table
Furniture painted black has a sleek, classical look. The surfaces of tables, however, see a lot of use and easily receive scuffs, nicks and scratches. These blemishes detract from the smooth look of a black table. Paint touch ups will not remove deep scratches, as the indentations will remain evident. Fully eradicate scratches by first filling them. Filling the cracks levels the surface of the table, restoring the smoothness of the tabletop.
Things You'll Need
- Dish soap
- Craft knife
- Sponge
- Wood filler
- Rubber grout spreader
- Black paint
- Small, round artist's paintbrush
Instructions
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Create a solution of pH-neutral dish soap and warm water. Dip a sponge in the solution and wipe down the table to remove all dust and grime.
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Clean out any frays from the insides of cracks with the blade tip of craft knife. Blow or brush away the removed bits from the table.
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Push wood filler into the cracks with a rubber grout spreader, leveling the filler off at the surface of the table by holding the grout spreader at an angle and lightly pulling it across the surface.
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Gently wipe the table with a damp sponge while the wood filler remains wet to further smooth the filler at the surface.
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Leave the filler to cure, as instructed in the manufacturer’s directions. Add a second application of wood filler to the scratches if, after drying, the first application shrunk.
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Apply a light coat of matching black paint over the wood filler using a small, round artist’s paintbrush. Allow the first coat to dry then apply a second coat to fully conceal the wood filler.
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