How can I repair the damaged wood finish on an antique bed?
Restore the finish to antique bed without stripping and refinishing it completely? Probably 150 years old.
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You may want to try Homer Formby's Furniture Refinisher, Sala. I've used it and had good luck. Test it in a hidden spot first, to see if you like what it does.
Old English makes a product, it’s called scratch cover. It will make that headboard look like new.
I've had really good success using Amish wood milk. Apply it generously to the whole piece. Wait a couple of days because the wood milk soaks in and replenishes gradually. Then I reapply the wood milk. After about the third application, then you should only need to use it every few months.
There are couple of things you can do ...
Wow, that is a beautiful piece. I'm not a furniture refinisher, but if I didn't want to strip it, I would go to the paint store and see what they recommend. You might be able to find a stain that matches and just rub some of it over the worn spot after a super light sanding. They also make furniture markers for repairs, but since this piece is so precious, I would go to the expert and get their advice.
Howards restore a finish works great too.
You can always find the stain that matches and rub it in to camouflage the damage.
You can use Minwax gel stain. Comes in all wood tones. Just have to get the right color.
Hi Susan, you can buy stain pens in a variety of colors.. They are cheap and easy to use. Any paint store or Home Depot them.
Hi Sala, I agree with Ann about using a Homer Formby product. OR, you could use Mr. Formby’s recipe for working on wood finishes. Use equal parts of denatured alcohol and mineral spirits. Mix those two things in a container and use OOOO steel wool pads. These pads are soft and don’t mar furniture. Dip pad into the mixture and work in a circular fashion. Don’t soak the entire steel wool because it will get sloppy. This mixture dissolves the finish and puts the finish back into the wood. Use dry rag to wipe off excess with the grain of the wood. After the area you have worked on has dried, take Tung oil and hand rub it into the wood. From what I see in your photo, you may need to work a larger area than just where the finish is missing. I have used this method of working on antiques I have for many years. Hope it works for you if you decide to use it.
Homer Formby's Furniture Refinisher.
Good stuff!
There are kits to refinish such projects.