Wooden furniture generally comes in two types--natural or laminated. A laminated piece of furniture uses a very thin covering of a different type of wood or particle board that is stained or finished to look like a more expensive or exotic type of wood. While these coverings are very durable and can last a lifetime, when they become damaged in any way--and because they are just a covering--they cannot be repaired like ordinary wood and need to be taken care of differently.
Scratches
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Step 1
Shake up a small can of stain or furniture polish.
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Step 2
Dip your old rag into the stain or polish. A little goes a long way.
Step 3
Rub the covered rag over the scratches, coating them with stain.
Step 4
Wipe them off with the dry part of the rag, and the laminate scratches will have disappeared.
Dents
Step 1
Plug your iron in and turn it on to medium heat.
Step 2
Place a few drops of water onto the dent, then cover it with an old rag.
Step 3
Carefully place the iron onto the dent and let it sit for about 15 seconds. The dent will pop up from the laminate.
Step 4
Remove the iron and rag and let the area cool.
Chips or Gouges
Step 1
Remove the cap from the wood filler stick.
Step 2
Press the stick tip into the crack or gouge. The composition of the stick will adhere inside the blemish.
Step 3
Completely fill in the damaged area with the wood filler stick.
Step 4
Wipe away any excess with your old rag and allow to dry overnight.