How to Repair Scratches on Your Wood Table

Wood furniture is recognized for its practicality, stability and longevity. Tables are available in many shapes, sizes and finishes to accommodate any home decoration. However, wood is not impervious to scratches, nicks and blemishes. Accidentally scratching wood with sharp objects causes tables to appear worn, neglected and aesthetic unappealing. Proper care and maintenance allows wood tables to age gracefully and retain their value. Fortunately, basic supplies and techniques can effectively repair and restore scratched wood tables.

Things You'll Need

• Soft cloth
• Warm water
• Terry cloth towel
• Paste shoe polish
• Clean rag
• Paper towel
• Microfiber cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Dampen a soft cloth with warm water. Wring out all excess liquid from the cloth. Wipe the damp cloth over the scratched area of the table to remove any grime and debris.

   • 2

     Dry the table with a terry cloth towel. The table must be completely clean.

   • 3

     Apply paste shoe polish to a clean rag. Wipe the rag over the damaged wood to fill the scratch with shoe polish. Use a color of shoe polish that matches the wood finish.

   • 4

     Wipe a paper towel over the scratch to remove excess shoe polish.

   • 5

     Buff the repaired area in circular motions, using a microfiber cloth. Blend the repair with the surrounding finish.