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This article was co-written by William & Shannon Latil. William and Shannon Latil are furniture repair and home improvement experts and founders of Furniture Refinishing Services in Houston, Texas. With over 30 years of experience, William and Shannon specialize in wood furniture repair and restoration, cabinet repair, kitchen renovation and solid wood countertops. William and Shannon received the Office of Better Business Excellence Award and the Houston Chronicle Best Small Business Award from the Houston Chronicle. Their work is also featured on the Houston Press’s kitchen design page. Besides, Furniture Refinishing Services has carried out many renovation projects for buildings such as NRG gymnasium and Minute Maid park.
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Cracks in furniture look ugly, but there are products that can help you save damaged furniture. Wood veneers or wax pens are easy-to-use and effective products for filling large cracks in interior and unpainted wood. For a quick fix, you can use a mixture of wood glue and sawdust to blend into cracks and crevices in assembled furniture. Buy epoxy sealant to handle wide openings, such as outdoor constructions. After plastering and polishing the wood, no one will notice the damaged patches you just patched.
Steps
Use wood filling powder or wax pen to fill the wood surface
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Buy a sealant that is the same color as the wood. Look for wood fillings in the form of crayons or wood fillers that you can buy at home improvement stores or order online. These products are available in many colors; Choose the color that best matches the color of the wood you are working with. [1] X Research Source
- If you can’t find the exact color you need, you can buy different colors and blend them to create shades.
- If you want to use paint to clean the wood after filling, make sure the label says the product can be painted. It will eat the color of the paint and blend into the wood.
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Use your fingers to spread wood filler into the gap. If you’re using a wax pen to fill the wood, simply rub the pen over the crack. You can then use your fingers to rub if needed. If using putty, you can use a trowel to spread the material over the crack.
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Fill cracks with sealant. Continue applying wood filler until the crack is filled. As you smooth and sand the wood filler, it will blend into the crack more effectively. [2] X Research Source
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Use a spatula to smooth the putty. Before the wood sealant dries, you need to smooth it as flat as possible. If you don’t have a trowel, you can use a rag or your finger to rub the crack. Remember to use a clean rag to prevent dirt from falling in. [3] X Research Sources
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Wait for the wood sealant to dry for 8 hours. Drying time varies from product to product, so check the label for the recommended time. To be on the safe side, you should wait 8 hours or overnight for the wood filling material to dry completely. [4] X Research Sources
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Sand the wood filling material. Use a sanding disc or fine sandpaper to scrub the cracked area. Use 120-220 grit sandpaper until the sealant is level with the wood. When finished, the crack will not stand out like a patch of a different color. [5] X Research Sources
Fill cracks with glue and sawdust
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Look for sawdust that matches the wood type and color of the furniture you want to treat. Sawdust is used to coat the white glue and blend in with the crack, so it should match the wood you’re working with as much as possible. For best results, remove sawdust by sawing or sanding the piece of wood.
- If this is not possible, you can buy a bag of sawdust from a home improvement store.
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Squeeze the wood glue into the crack. Buy a bottle of wood glue at the store. Place the tip of the bottle into the crack and squeeze the glue to fill the gap to be repaired. For small cracks, you can also use a pump to make sure the glue fills inside the crack. [6] X Research Sources
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Apply sawdust on the glue. Sprinkle a lot of sawdust over the glue so that the sawdust covers the glue. Use your fingers to rub the crack so that the sawdust adheres to the glue. When finished, the sawdust will cover the glue and blend with the rest of the wood. [7] X Research Sources
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Wait for the glue to dry overnight. Wait the next day for the glue to dry. Cracks will be barely noticeable when the glue is completely dry. If the crack is still visible, fill it with glue and sawdust again, or use another sealant. [8] X Research Sources
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Smooth out the crack. Use 120-220 grit fine sandpaper to sand the crack. Carefully sand the area being treated so that the crack is flat and barely noticeable. [9] X Research Source
Repair cracks with epoxy glue
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Wear a respirator and work in a ventilated place. Epoxy is not something that can be inhaled, so stay safe by wearing a mask before you start working. Working outdoors is the safest option, and remember to keep family members or pets away. [10] X Research Source
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Apply masking tape over the crack if it cracks through the board. If the crack goes through the whole board, apply duct tape to one side of the wood. The tape will keep the liquid epoxy glue in place long enough for it to harden. [11] X Research Source
- Epoxy handles large cracks better than other sealants.
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Spray the components of the epoxy glue in equal proportions into the bowl. Epoxy glue consists of 2 components: resin and curing agent. Estimate the amount of glue needed to fill the crack and put the ingredients in the bowl, but don’t mix. [12] X Research Source
- The epoxy glue will immediately harden after the two components are mixed. You have 5 minutes to put glue into the crack, so you should make a small batch at first.
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Add a drop of wood color to the epoxy glue. You can find a variety of epoxy adhesives, pigments, or metal powders at home improvement stores. Choose a color that matches your furniture, then use a drop of dye or sprinkle with gouache to stain the epoxy. [13] X Research Source
- You can mix 1 teaspoon of coffee grounds to dye epoxy glue black. [14] X Research Source
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Mix the epoxy immediately. Use a spatula or stick to mix the epoxy and dye ingredients. After a few seconds, it will turn into a substance that looks like paint, and you can apply it to the crack right away. [15] X Research Source
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Spoon the mixture into the crack. Use a spatula to stir epoxy glue into the crack. Push the glue in as deep as possible. Most of the glue will flow to the bottom. If there is not enough glue to fill the crack, you can simply mix more.
- Use a needle to puncture the bubbles that appear when pouring epoxy glue.
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Mix more epoxy glue to fill wide gaps. The epoxy will harden in a few minutes, so you’ll know right away if another batch needs to be mixed. Continue mixing the resin and curing agent in equal proportions until you have filled the entire crack. [16] X Research Source
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Wait overnight for the epoxy to dry. After 2-4 hours, the epoxy glue will dry considerably. You can try by pressing your nail on the glue. If you leave a dent, the glue hasn’t dried yet. It’s always best to leave it overnight, and when it’s cool this is necessary to ensure the epoxy cures. [17] X Research Source
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Flatten the epoxy with sandpaper. First, cut off the excess epoxy with a spatula. Next, take fine sandpaper (120-220 grit) or file to scrub the epoxy adhesive area until it’s level with the rest of the wood. [18] X Research Sources
- If you have a sanding disc it will make the job easier and also help prevent damage to the wood.
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Color the white spots with a marker. After the glue dries, you can see a few spots of the epoxy that has hardened and won’t eat the color. You can color these spots with a marker the same color as the dye you used. When finished, you won’t even know where the crack is and can move on to something else.
Advice
- Use denatured alcohol to clean epoxy glue on surfaces and tools.
- Vinegar can be used to clean epoxy glue stuck to the skin.
Warning
- Wood dust can be airborne when sanding. Please wear a respirator to avoid breathing in wood dust.
- Chemicals can be hazardous on contact. You should wear a respirator and work in a ventilated place.
Things you need
Use wood filling powder or wax pen to fill the wood surface
- Wood filling powder or wax pen to fill wood surface
- Plaster knife
- Sandpaper
Fill cracks with glue and sawdust
- Wood glue
- Sawdust
- Sandpaper
Repair cracks with epoxy glue
- Gas masks
- 2-part epoxy adhesive (resin and curing agent)
- Dye
- Mixing cup
- Stirring Tool
- Needle or pin
- Paper Tape
- Coloring marker
- Sandpaper
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This article was co-written by William & Shannon Latil. William and Shannon Latil are furniture repair and home improvement experts and founders of Furniture Refinishing Services in Houston, Texas. With over 30 years of experience, William and Shannon specialize in wood furniture repair and restoration, cabinet repair, kitchen renovation and solid wood countertops. William and Shannon received the Office of Better Business Excellence Award and the Houston Chronicle Best Small Business Award from the Houston Chronicle. Their work is also featured on the Houston Press’s kitchen design page. Besides, Furniture Refinishing Services has carried out many renovation projects for buildings such as NRG gymnasium and Minute Maid park.
There are 9 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This post has been viewed 3,440 times.
Cracks in furniture look ugly, but there are products that can help you save damaged furniture. Wood veneers or wax pens are easy-to-use and effective products for filling large cracks in interior and unpainted wood. For a quick fix, you can use a mixture of wood glue and sawdust to blend into cracks and crevices in assembled furniture. Buy epoxy sealant to handle wide openings, such as outdoor constructions. After plastering and polishing the wood, no one will notice the damaged patches you just patched.
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