How do you repair damage to a wooden picture frame?
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William on Oct 06, 2016Use stainable wood filler to fill the gouges. Overfill a little so you can sand the shape and contour of the frame. Use Minwax stain markers to match the frame. DON'T USE THE STAIN MARKER LIKE A REGULAR MARKER. Dab the marker on the repair and blend with your finger. A damp cloth can remove too much stain.Helpful Reply
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Jit4828103 on Oct 07, 2016Don't fix. Put more nix in it and whitewash for antique look.1 marked as helpful Reply
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Sally-Charles Evans on Oct 07, 2016Those ideas are great! Next....don't use Command Strips for anything you value! Use a small nail instead.Helpful Reply
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Ellen C. Litten on Oct 07, 2016I have used wood filler on small projects and the lasting result is so-so. If you do use wood filler, several coats of poly after the stain. If you like the antique look then Jitan007 suggestion is great. French Country my favorite. Also depending on your picture, you could fill in holes and then cover entire frame with fabric, paper bags, then paint to resemble leather or suede.1 marked as helpful Reply
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Meticularius on Oct 07, 2016WAIT! Is it a gouge, as in missing material? Or deep dent? If it is a deep dent, get a washcloth in hot water, apply it over the dent, even apply a hot iron to it. The compression of the fibers should relax and pop back up. If not all the way, then enough so you don't have to apply too much extra stuff. In the latter case, I like to drill a tiny hole in it and put a small piece of wood tooth pick (must be wood). Angle the tiny post in such a way that your filler will cling to it and --as it were-- hang from it. Then, fine sandpaper and patience to form it to its surrounding shape. Then it is a matter of refinishing it like its surrounding areas.Helpful Reply
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