scratches in pine furniture

JennyW_2

the headboard on my old pine bed has scratches from the cat's claws. Is there anything I can buy which will blend in and disguise them? Thanks.

wendyjb

Most DIY shops stock fillers.

The last one i used was from Homebase. It looks like square wax crayons and came in a pack of two shades. You can mix the two together to match the shade. Then smooth it across. After its dry, buff to a shine. Was a little pricey. I used this on both a table and a cheval mirror and it did a really great job.

Maybe it can be done OS. Could it be possible to use actual wax crayons, shoe polish, cold tea, etc. Then buff to a shine after with beeswax. Worth a go.
Does anyone else know?

mr_fishbulb

Are you sure the scratches are from the cat? I think you're trying to hide something

safesound

JennyW wrote:

the headboard on my old pine bed has scratches from the cat's claws. Is there anything I can buy which will blend in and disguise them? Thanks.

Try leaving a steam iron next to it for about half an hour with the steam directed onto it, wont work if its varnished though.

sharon

jennifernil

If they are not too deep you could sand down and refinish the whole headboard.

lday77

I heard somewhere that rubbing candle wax into scratches takes them out.

DuncanMiller

our cats have really gone at some of our new bedroom furniture. It is a lovely unfinished rustic look but now it looks a bit too rustic for my liking.

What would be the best way to deal with this type of furniture? Affected areas include the corner of a wardrobe, the front of a chest of drawers and the corner of a bedside cabinet. Im not sure rubbing the whole lot down is really an option as it woudl take for ever!


Duncan