How to Repair Scratches in Laminate Finish Furniture

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Introduction

This guide will show you how to repair any scratches that might appear on your laminate finish furniture. This method can be used for both shallow and deep scratches and involves using a wood filler product to repair damage. Wood filler comes in a variety of colors so pick one that best matches your furniture, or color match with paint.

This guide will help you improve the appearance of your furniture and extend the use of the piece.

What you need

Step 1 How to Repair Scratches in Laminate Finish Furniture

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Clean the scratched area with a damp cloth or paper towel to remove any dust or debris.

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Step 2

Apply a small amount of wood filler to a putty knife.
The amount of wood filler needed may vary depending on severity of the scratches.

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Step 3

Spread the wood filler over the scratches using the putty knife until they are sufficiently filled in.
The putty knife can be used to scrape away excess wood filler and smooth the surface.

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Step 4

Wipe away any residual wood filler from the surface using a damp cloth or paper towel.

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Step 5

Allow the wood filler to dry completely based on the package instructions before resuming use.

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Step 6

Sand over the wood filler using fine-grit sandpaper if a smoother finish is desired.

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Step 7

Paint over the wood filler, if desired, to color match the filler with the furniture.
Wood filler comes in a variety of colors so painting may not be necessary.

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