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Whether you’ve commissioned a custom piece of furniture or have inherited a family heirloom, you will want to be sure to take extra care in maintaining your wood furniture. Unfortunately, wood furniture is susceptible to attracting some gouges, nicks and dings along the way, and if you find yourself in this predicament, I wanted to share some furniture restoration tips with you to help you correct the situation:

• If you notice that your wood furniture has a small gouge, don’t worry. It can easily be corrected with the help of some wood filler and light sanding. Apply wood filler to the area and allow it to dry for two days. After you have confirmed that the wood filler has dried, lightly sand the area using 600-grit paper.
• Scratches are practically inevitable when it comes to wood furniture, and if you happen to get a large scratch or worn edge, you can use a felt-tip touch up marker that matches your wood tone to correct the issue. Be sure to only use this marker on the damaged areas, and wipe it up immediately if the marker gets on the surrounding area that does not require a correction.
• If you allow people to place their drinks directly on your wood furniture without using a coaster, you are bound to get some water stains. To correct this, pour a very small amount of denatured alcohol onto a soft cloth and wipe the water rings away. Do not scrub, just a one-time over the surface. Be careful to not use too much of this solution though as it will dull the stain.  After the wiping, the white ring should disappear in 20 to 25 minutes.  If not, repeat.

To learn more about furniture restoration and ways that you can correct an issue that you may currently have, please contact me, Richard Oedel, Fine Furniture Master.