8 Tricks To Repair Scratches On Wooden Furniture

Did you know that coffee grounds are great for removing scratches on wooden furniture? You can also use it to fill cracks or indentations.

Wooden furniture is decorative and functional and can therefore be found in every home or office. Scratches are therefore very annoying.

There are other materials for furniture, but wood is a popular classic because it looks elegant and stands for quality.

However, external factors can lead to scratches or damage that are not always easy to remove.

You can use various tricks to cover up scratches and other defects and at the same time maintain the wood. 

In today’s article, you’ll find 8 interesting ways that you can try anytime in your home.

1. Cod liver oil

While this oil doesn’t smell very pleasant,  it is an excellent way to cover up scratches on wooden furniture. 

application

• Put the contents of a capsule with cod liver oil on the affected area and then rub it in well. Then wait a few hours for the oil to soak into the wood.
• Then polish with a soft cloth.
• Then repeat this application twice a week.

2. Nuts

A paste made from nuts can also be very helpful to cover up small scratches and bring the piece of furniture back to a shine.

The fatty acids and fibers it contains  give the wood a nice finish. 

application

• Grind several nuts and then mix them with a little olive oil or water.

• Use it to polish the furniture and then let the paste dry.
• Then remove residue with a soft cloth.
• Then repeat this treatment once a week.

3. wax

Wax is also an excellent means of covering up scratches and cracks in furniture.

It can easily be mixed with other ingredients, including colors, to give the wood a uniform look.

application

• Rub the necessary amount on the piece of furniture or use it to fill small cracks or holes.
• Use a sponge or soft cloth to buff the wood afterwards.

4. Coffee grounds

The dark color of the coffee grounds can help  bring the furniture back to a shine and hide scratches or restore the natural color of the furniture. 

This can reduce stains and fill or even out small cracks or dents.

application

• Mix the coffee grounds with a little water or linseed oil and then rub it into the affected areas of the wooden furniture.
• Remove the remains with a brush.
• Repeat this treatment once a week.

5. Vinegar and oil

Excellent results can also be achieved with the combination of vinegar and olive oil. You can use it to cover scratches and make the wood shine.

Both ingredients  protect the wood  and help remove dust and bacteria.

application

• Mix equal parts olive oil and white vinegar, then rub it on the wood surface you want to polish.

• Once the agent has been absorbed, you can wipe off any residue with a damp cloth.

6. Plasticine to remove scratches

Plasticine is a very interesting material for filling cracks that  can appear in wood and look unsightly.

application

• Use the necessary amount to fill the hole or crack and then seal and fix with a little varnish or glue.

7. Toothpaste and oil

A mixture of toothpaste and oil can be very useful  for covering up scratches on wooden tables or other wooden objects. 

application

• Mix the toothpaste with a little vegetable oil and use it to treat the scratches.
• Then let it dry and remove the remains with a damp cloth.

8. Sawdust with glue

If the scratches or cracks in the wood are very deep,  you can simply mix sawdust with glue to fill them in. 

application

• Mix the necessary amount of sawdust with a little glue.
• Then fill the cracks or holes with this mixture and wait until the agent dries. The surface can then be polished.
• You can then use some varnish or paint, if desired, to better cover up the crack.

Before you buy new furniture, you can try these tricks to bring your wooden furniture back to a shine. You are very helpful!