Professional advice on how to quickly and effectively remove scratches from furniture

Wooden furniture fits harmoniously into almost any modern interior, gives the room a cosiness and has a special smell.

A scratch on the countertop, cabinet door or armrest is not a reason for frustration. This is a signal that it is time to act.

How to remove scratches from polished, wood furniture? Recommendations from professionals and advice from experienced housewives will help you carry out restoration work at home.

Getting rid of damage

You can get rid of traces of mechanical damage on wooden surfaces with the help of professional products and folk recipes. It is necessary to choose them taking into account the color, texture and capabilities of the hostess. If the furniture is expensive, it's better not to save money. There is a risk of spoiling the interior item and incurring additional costs.

Wax

Furniture wax is soft and hard... The first is used to remove shallow defects, the second for the restoration of parts with serious damage. An additional plus is the color scheme, which allows you to restore any wooden product.

The algorithm for working with any kind is identical:

1. Clear wood.
2. Heat the material.
3. Apply to damage.
4. Leave to dry for 15-20 minutes.
5. Polish the surface.

Excess wax must be removed; it is better to use a plastic spatula for this.

The video will tell you how to work with furniture wax:

Shoe polish

I do not always use the tool for its intended purpose. Housewives recommend using it to restore a wooden surface. It is convenient to apply shoe polish with a sponge, but there is a drawback - it is difficult to choose the desired shade.

Mode of application:

• clean wood;
• apply the product;
• let dry;
• remove residues with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Furniture touch

This is a ready-made restoration material that is easy to use.The appearance resembles a clerical touch; you can buy any shade in specialized hardware stores and supermarkets.

Mode of application:

1. Apply the product in several layers to the damaged area with a brush until the defect is eliminated.
2. Remove excess with a hard, but not sharp object. The edge of a plastic card will fit. Polish the surface with a soft cloth or felt.

To match the color, you can use a special marker or varnish the area. It is better to use the product in a spray bottle. Using a furniture touch, it is necessary to take a break between manipulations for at least 15 minutes, otherwise the layers will dry out poorly.

Using a stroke for the restoration of a wooden product - in the video:

Stain

Universal liquid effectively removes microdamages on wood... The composition penetrates deeply into the structure of the material, colors it, but retains its texture. The stain is applied with a brush in several layers and effectively masks surface defects.

To get the desired shade, it is necessary to stain a small area of ​​the product that is not striking. After achieving a natural color, you can proceed to the restoration process.

Polish

Wood furniture polish can easily mask shallow scratches, remove stains and give a shine.

The funds can be based on:

• wax;
• oils;
• silicone.

Oily - fills in scratches and damages, the surface becomes smooth and shiny. Perfect for removing scuffs and scratches on wood surfaces.

Silicone - the leader among polishes... It has a more liquid composition, performs several functions:

1. Fills in voids caused by mechanical damage (scratches, chips).
2. Cleans the surface from dirt.
3. Protects the surface from moisture.
4. It has antibacterial properties.

Wax - evenly covers the surface with a protective fatty film, which is an organic antistatic. As a result, shallow scratches become invisible.

Walnut

Masks walnut scratches thanks to the natural dye - juglone. An organic compound is present in the juice of the peel, pulp.

Widely used:

• for dyeing fabrics, especially woolen fabrics,
• as ink,
• in the food industry and cosmetology.

Another plus is that juglone is toxic to insects and is an effective herbicide.

The fruit of a walnut will help to visually hide mechanical damage on wooden furniture. This requires:

• divide the core into halves;
• treat the damaged area of ​​one of the parts without using physical force;
• let the juice soak into the surface;
• remove oily sheen with a soft cloth.

Do not expect instant results, the effect will become noticeable after drying. You can replace the walnut fruit with walnut oil, which must be applied to a napkin and treated.

The use of special tools

They are convenient, effective, but not cheap. Often there is a problem with the selection of the required shade. Popular products:

1. Colored wax pencils... The wax fills in the voids, and the right shade makes the area invisible.
2. Hatch. It is conveniently applied with a brush on the cap, excess must be removed.
3. Putty. Helps get rid of deep cracks and scratches. It is used only after cleansing and stripping the area with sandpaper.

The fastest-acting agent - universal compounds for removing scratches from any surface, for example, Anti-scratch.

What to do with deep scratches?

It will not work to disguise serious damage to the surface with the help of folk remedies. For these purposes, it is better to use a putty, which will make the damaged area smooth and clean. It is necessary to use only high quality wood putty.

Mode of application:

• clean the surface with fine sandpaper;
• clean and degrease damage;
• apply material with a spatula, remove excess;
• sand with fine-grained emery paper.

If the shade of the putty matches the base color, then painting is not required. Otherwise, you must use a stain. If necessary, the area is varnished. You can remove deep damage or chipping with colored wax.

Features of removal, taking into account the color and type of material

Means for dealing with defects in a wooden surface must be selected taking into account the color of the material.

With dark and light wood

Damage on dark wood (red oak, walnut) can be disguised with the help of a budget drugstore - iodine... It is enough to soak a hygienic stick or cotton swab in liquid and apply to the scratch. When the product is absorbed and dry, the damaged area will look like new.

To eliminate defects on light furniture, you can use paraffin wax, which is used to make candles. The material must be kneaded so that it becomes plastic and rubbed into the damage in a circle. Remove leftovers.

With wooden

You can remove damage from wood with a homemade solution. Recipe: mix table vinegar and olive oil in a 1: 3 ratio... Thoroughly rub the resulting liquid into the damaged area and rub with a dry, lint-free cloth made of natural fabric (cotton).

If the hostess is not ready to take risks, you can use the professional Scratch Cover Tableau.

With polished

Polish scratches can be removed using the methods listed above.... Wax, polish and wood stain will do. The fastest and most affordable way is tea bags. It must be poured with water, kept on fire for half an hour and cooled. Treat the scratch with a concentrated broth (locally).

The professional Tableau Lavender Wax Polish is also suitable. A wax-based polish will deal with the problem and give the furniture a shine.

Recommendations

Leading furniture manufacturers claim that it is easier to protect their products from damage in a timely manner than to restore, and recommend:

1. Use protective accessories. This is especially true for wooden countertops. Tablecloths, cutting boards, hot coasters minimize the risk of mechanical damage.
2. Remove excess moisture. Wood can deform under the influence of water.
3. Use only soft sponges and cloths without an abrasive layer for maintenance. They leave micro-scratches on furniture, which will become a big problem over time.
4. Choose for care only products intended for this material. Compositions with aggressive and abrasive components are strongly not recommended.

If you are interested in how to remove small and deep scratches from various surfaces and objects, take a look at this section.

Conclusion

During transportation and operation, furniture often suffers, cracks, chips, scratches appear on the surface. You should not rush to replace it with a new one, unplanned spending can negatively affect the family budget.

It is better to use effective advice and carry out restoration work at home... If we are talking about antique furniture, you should immediately seek professional help.