How to Repair and Refinish Wooden Legs on Mirror
ID: 145217
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Steps:
- Inspect the damage from the chew marks.
- If you have a mirror that is attached to the wood, be sure to cover the mirror to prevent damage. You can use painter's tape and cardboard to secure the mirror from damage.
- Look for finer areas with smaller chewed up marks.
- Sand and clean the wooden legs in need of repair.
- Be sure to wipe away all excess dirt and debris before applying stain.
- Apply the wood filler using a putty knife or your fingers.
- If you use your fingers, be sure to press the wood filler into the chewed marks
- Then smooth over with your finger.
- Wood filler does dry quickly, so work fast if you are not using gloves.
- Allow the wood filler to dry (anywhere from 15 minutes to 8 hours).
- Be sure to read the instructions on the wood filler for the allotted amount of time.
- Sand the filled area that its height is level the surrounding wood.
- Sand the wood filler until it becomes smooth.
- Be sure to sand the wood filler to match the same height and angle of the shape of the legs or furniture.
- Match the stain to the wood using a scrap piece of wood.
- Minwax is the best brand to use with a variety of stains.
- If you are not using gloves, be careful when staining because it can take multiple washes to get the stain off your hands and clothing.
- Use gloves when staining.
- Apply the stain to the wood using a small paintbrush.
- Be sure to use a staining brush, you can find them in the aisle next to the stains.
- Allow the stain to dry (depends on the stain; oil: 12 hours avg or water-based: 3-4 hours).
- It may appear shiny and wet, so keep the wood out of the way.
- Repeat steps 7-8 for the desired stain.
- On this particular guide, the staining process took three coats.
- Apply polyurethane sealer and let dry completely for 24 hours before reassembly.
- Be sure the read the back of the polyurethane sealer for the allotted time.
