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If your wood has only small defects and the remainder of the wood is fine, you can spot-sand and stain. Fold a piece of 100-grit sandpaper into a small strip, and then use one finger to sand the defect. Sand parallel to the grain over the defect in an oval-shape. Keep the sanding area as small as possible.

In many cases fixing split wood is a really quick and easy thing to do. But, with more extensive splits, you'll want to take your time and get the job done right. ... Depending on the severity of your split wood, you may not need all of these things to get the repair done, but they can help make it look as good as new.Jan 18, 2021

Nevertheless there are a number of ways of fixing these gaps in our projects' seams, including: glue and sawdust (which includes epoxy/sawdust mixtures), commercially available wood filler, and using a small sliver of the actual wood.Mar 24, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars Works very well! This product is pretty awesome and cheap considering the results. Give it 4 stars, because the direction tell you to apply on a softcloth and then polish/luster it up, but when you do that, the scuff marks appear visible, just with a shine on them.

Mix equal parts olive oil and vinegar, which work together to remove dirt, moisturize, and shine wood. Pour a little directly onto the scratch. Let the polish soak in for 24 hours, then wipe off. Repeat until the scratch disappears.

• Pick up anything sitting directly on the wood to move it. Felt pads attached to the bottom of lamps, pottery or other items perched atop a table helps protect the wood. Use linen or cotton tablecloths or placemats when dining. Position a small bowl or tray atop an entry table to hold keys and other personal items.

• Prepping the original top coat for gel stain. In order for the gel stain to adhere nicely you want to create a clean oil-free,lightly sanded surface.
• Applying and the first coat of gel stain to the table top. ...
• Adding a second and third coat of gel stain using a soft,faux wood grain application. ...
• Sealing the surface with a durable top coat. ...

• Use linseed or Tung oil to create a beautiful and protective hand-rubbed finish.
• Seal the wood with coating of polyurethane, varnish, or lacquer.
• Finish and waterproof wood simultaneously with a stain-sealant combo.

• Steps: Sand the entire table removing all stain from edges and legs. Carefully remove all sanding dust with a tack cloth. Apply stain with a brush, following the wood's natural grain. Apply at least two coats of stain. After the final coat of stain has thoroughly dried, apply polyurethane according to the manufacturers' instructions.