# Repairing Splintering Wood
Splintered wood is unattractive and also a little dangerous due to the sharpness of the splinters. It is also leaves the wood vulnerable to further splintering and moisture damage. Once repaired, the splintered wood is just as strong as it originally was and can even blend in with the rest of the wood.
Things You'll Need
- Saw or sharp knife
- 60-grit sandpaper
- Sandpaper -- various grades (optional)
- Wood putty
- Putty knife
- Tack cloth
Instructions
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Cut any large, ragged splinters off the wood using a small saw or sharp knife. If there are only a few splinters, you can break them off.
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Sand the splintered area smooth using 60-grit sandpaper. If the project needs a smooth surface, continue sanding with finer and finer grades of sandpaper until you reach 220-grit. This is important if the splintered area is on a surface that is used frequently, such as a desk.
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Fill the area with wood putty using a putty knife. Let the putty dry according to package instructions or overnight.
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Sand the wood putty smooth with 100-grit sandpaper. Dust with a tack cloth.
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General Home Repair
- Repairing Plywood Splintering Edges
- Repairing Particle Board With Wood Filler
- Repairing a Gouged Mahogany Table
- How to Remove Scratches on Wood
- How to Use Wood Putty on Chewed Wood
- How to Dry Wood Putty
- Repairing Pock Marks on a Wood Floor
- Repairing Cracks on Wood Stair Risers
- Repairing Swelling in Painted Particle Wood
- Repairing Creaks in Wood Stairs
- Repairing a Loose Stair Banister
- Repairing Carpet Strip Holes in a Wood Floor
