How to Fix Scratches on a Wooden Wall

Patching the Scratch

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  Place the supplies on a work surface near the wooden wall. It is important to apply the wax while it is hot to mold it into the scratch well.

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  Heat the wax stick or crayon with a candle flame, hot patch knife or similar type of heat source.

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  Catch the wax stick drips with your flexible metal spatula or a butter knife. Immediately rub the hot wax into the scratch on the wall.

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  Work the wax into the scratched area well with the spatula or knife.

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  Add more hot wax if necessary to fill in the scratch. Smooth the surface of the wax so it is even with the wood.

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  Scrape off any excess or bumpy wax with a razor blade edge until it is smooth.

Shoe Polish Method

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  Dip a cotton swab into cream shoe polish that closely matches the wood

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  Rub the shoe polish into the scratch, going with the grain of the wood.

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  Buff the polish with a soft, lint-free cleaning cloth. Step away from the wall to inspect the wood and check on the visibility of the scratch. Repeat the method until the scratch is no longer visible.