Fixing wooden dresser
The piece is only 5 years old & rather pricey.
Any suggestions?
-
Pam Walker on Dec 13, 2015https://www.google.com/search?q=HOW+WOULD+I+FIX+A+DRESSER+THAN+FRAGRANCE+OIL+HAS+BEEN+SPILLED+ON%3F&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8Helpful Reply
-
-
Duv310660 on Dec 13, 2015Depends on how bad the damage is - is it an oil stain left behind in the finish or has some of the finish/color been removed? Perhaps you can post some photos? Matching a discoloured spot to the rest can be a tricky first project; are you willing to paint over the top if it does not work out well enough? Are you willing too sand and re-apply a protective coat if the damage is not too deep? Is the piece important enough to get a quote on professional restoring? How about an attractive runner to place over the spot? Your feelings on cost and quality of end result are important considerations.Helpful Reply
-
-
Jeanette S on Dec 13, 2015If you don't want to sand and refinish, fake it! A pretty tray with something pretty sitting on it can be used to cover the blemish... as can a scarf. Back years and years ago, there were dresser scarves, much like table runners, that took care of these problems. (In fact, look for a pretty table runner) A friend gave me a gift of a rather adorable tray. I do not "serve" drinks to people but loved this gift...beautiful colors. It just so happened that I had just bought a new bedside table without a protective top...it fit perfectly. Now my table has a protective top!Helpful Reply
-
-
Cathey DeRosa on Dec 13, 2015I did the same thing to my coffee table. I had painted and polyurethaned it and the oil ate through all layers. I'm sanding and then decoupaging the top of it with map pieces and sealing it. I'm sorry your dresser was costly. You could also sand it and try to match the stain of the rest of the dresser. If I had a pricey piece, this is what I would do.Helpful Reply
-
-
UpState on Dec 13, 2015Sand & Stain the entire top...either try to match 'exactly' or stain it with a contrasting (lighter or darker) stain....whatever your preference.Helpful Reply
-
-
Cath Moore on Dec 13, 2015Think this is the path I will have to take. Thanks for your input.Helpful Reply
-
-
Cathey DeRosa on Dec 13, 2015Sounds good, Cath. That stuff is vicious. I never used it again. It may add a nice fragrance, but what it does to furniture is questionable as something in your home you are subjecting your sinuses and body to.Helpful Reply
-
-
Janet Pizaro on Dec 13, 2015lightly sand and put wood filler in . Then maybe use a gel stain in which is supposed to eliminate extensive work. My suggestion is to research Minwax .com for all the products available.Helpful Reply
- See 1 previous
-
-
Cath Moore on Dec 13, 2015Lots of great suggestions & ideas received. Thank you allHelpful Reply
-
-
Sherry Fram on Dec 13, 2015Sand & restain is the only way I know if to fix this.Helpful Reply
-
Related Discussions
How to clean a mirror without streaks?
Every time I clean my mirrors, they end up having tons of streaks and almost look worse than before I started. What could I use to clean them that won't leave streaks... See more
How to clean burns on stainless steel pans?
Help! I burned my pan. How do I clean stainless steel cookware that's been burned?
How to clean hardwood floors in the kitchen?
What is the best way to clean hardwood floors in the kitchen?
How to clean my kitchen cabinets from grease?
My kitchen cabinets are embarrassingly greasy. Please share your degreasing tips with me so I don't have to cringe every time I glance at my cabinets.
How do you get a smell out of a wooden dresser
I bought as stripped down wooden dresser. A lovely style, but when it was delivered I wasn't feeling so good. The following morning when I got up there was an extreme... See more