How do you repair stains on a wood silver color dresser?

Brenda
by Brenda

I have a modern silver color wood dresser, how do I repair stains on a wood colored dresser. I would prefer not to have to make-over the dresser but if that is the only option please let me know if anyone has advice on how to refinish a dresser.


  18 answers
  • It depends on a few factors:

    What is the finish on your dresser? Silver paint? Some sort of stain?

    What is the stain from?

    Can you give us a little more information?

  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on Oct 20, 2020

    You can buy silver stain, and try and work it into the stain.

  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Oct 20, 2020

    Hello. Do you know what the stains are from?


    Sometimes water stains are reversed by particular techniques.


    Posting a photograph might be helpful. Otherwise one way to repair it would be to repaint it the matching silver color.

  • Recreated Designs Recreated Designs on Oct 20, 2020

    Hi Brenda, Is there anything else on the wood other than a stain? (a top coat?) Also, are the stains water stains or from something else? If you can provide a little more info we would be happy to help :)

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Oct 20, 2020

    RustOleum has a line of metallic paint that should enable you to fix it.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Oct 20, 2020

    Hi Brenda,

    What sort of stains? Do you have pictures of the piece?

  • Brenda Brenda on Oct 20, 2020

    Good day

    Thank you so much for your assistance below is a photo of the stains it is discolored i believe because i have a cloth

    on dresser and my cologne sit on top of cloth.the cloth was stuck too dresser the wood finish is silver with a high gloss.

    i have never put a stain or paint on dresser it is new only had 6 months.

    again thank you

  • Deb K Deb K on Oct 21, 2020

    Hi Brenda hoping this helps you out,

    Hard Surface Floors

    Wood (Oiled, Stained, Varnished, Waxed)

    Immediately rub the stain with a little denatured alcohol. Follow this with a liberal application of boiled linseed oil. If the stain persists, leave some oil on the surface for 24 hours, then wipe with a clean, soft cloth and polish or wax as usual.

    CAUTIONS:

    • Be careful any time a commercial product or combination of cleaning supplies are used.
    • Be sure to store and dispose of products/cans/containers as recommended. Keep out of reach of chlIdren.

    Furniture

    Wood (Exterior, Interior)

    Immediately rub the stain with a little denatured alcohol. Follow this with a liberal application of boiled linseed oil. If the stain persists, leave some oil on the surface for 24 hours, then wipe with a clean, soft cloth and polish or wax as usual.

  • Mogie Mogie on Oct 21, 2020

    However you touch up the stain you need to seal the wood so this doesn't happen again.

  • Ken Erickson Ken Erickson on Oct 21, 2020

    Photo available?

  • I would think repainting would be the best option. Or put a mat over the stain and pretend it is gone.

  • If it is water/moisture stains, you could try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xml2Ndz1y2o

  • BetsyRambo BetsyRambo on Oct 21, 2020

    If it’s the top, you can use silver leaf foil on whole top. Seal thoroughly after. U can also antique that silver leaf foil a little then seal well when dry to create a two silver colored piece.

  • Cynthia H Cynthia H on Oct 21, 2020

    I would try to blend it in, first. If it doesn't work, you can refinish the top. There are many shades of silver, so I would invest on the two closest shades I could find, and then, try them on a scrap of wood. Sometimes you have to mix your own blend to match. Still not happy? I have used stencils in the past to disguise damage until I want to do a complete refinish. Tape the pattern you like so that the damaged area gets paint. Even a piece of lace or doily works. I use a similar color to distract the eye (you can use spray paint) or a contrasting color to enjoy the pattern. Take some pictures and post it! I 'd love to see what you do with it! Good luck! P.S. Use a clear sealer to protect it and use a coaster!

  • Morgan McBride Morgan McBride on Oct 22, 2020

    I'd try a dry eraser

  • Holly Lengner - Lost Mom Holly Lengner - Lost Mom on Oct 24, 2020

    You can try to clean the stain by lightly scrubbing it with toothpaste and a damp rag.

  • Lauren of Mom Home Guide Lauren of Mom Home Guide on Oct 25, 2020

    I would try painting it with silver chalk paint. Good luck!

  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on Oct 26, 2020

    You may just have to repaint it. Do you have a picture?