HOW TO FIX SCRATCHES IN WOOD
Fixing scratches on wood is essential for any homeowner lucky enough to have solid wood furniture. Scratches are a part of daily life, but you can make your furniture look as good as new with the help of Chamberlains.
Step 1
Find a wood filler in your preferred colour, and check that it can be painted or stained. Using a putty knife, smooth a generous amount of wood filler over the scratch. The wood filler should form a raised layer rather than be flush with the surface of the wood.
Step 2
Leave the wood filler to dry completely.
Step 3
Put on your dust mask so you don’t breathe in any dust, and sand over the wood filled area.
Step 4
For a professional finish sand with the grain of the wood, not against it. Sanding against the grain will leave fine scratches in the wood, which will become visible once varnished.
Step 5
Once you’re done sanding, wipe the area with a mutton cloth to get rid of the dust and any sanding residue. Give it a thorough wipe as you don’t want any dust to get into the stain or varnish.
Step 6
Apply your stain or varnish using a flat paint brush or foam applicator. Use long even strokes and work along the grain of the wood. Let the first coat dry for at least 24 hours before applying a second coat.
