28 pieces
28-Piece Wood Repair Kit
Fillers, markers, putty and wax for scratches, chips, cracks and holes in wood
4.4 out of 5 · 2,412 ratings
$20.99
Guide · wood repair
How to fix a scratch or a chip in wood furniture
A marker covers a light scratch in a minute. A chip or a gouge needs filler first, then a marker for the grain.
First look
Read the damage before you start
Run a fingernail across the mark. If the nail does not catch, the scratch sits in the finish, and a marker is enough.
If the nail catches, the scratch goes into the wood. Chips, gouges, small holes and open cracks need filler to bring the surface back up to level.
Look at the color in good daylight. Most wood is more than one shade, so you may need a filler for the base and a marker for the darker grain lines.
Light scratches
A light scratch: the marker
- 1
Clean the spot
Wipe away dust and polish with a damp cloth and let it dry.
- 2
Test the shade
Try the marker on a hidden edge, such as the back of a leg, and let it dry before you judge the color.
- 3
Draw with the grain
Run the marker along the scratch, not across it, and wipe off any extra with a soft cloth.
Chips and gouges
A chip or a gouge: the filler
- 1
Match the shade
If no single filler matches, mix two. Start with the lighter one and add the darker one bit by bit.
- 2
Press it in
Push filler into the chip with the scraper or spatula until it sits a little proud of the surface.
- 3
Level it
Scrape it flat with the surface. The 28-piece kit adds sandpaper for a smoother finish.
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8 fillers, 8 markers · 2 options
8-Color Wood Repair Kit
Eight fillers and eight markers in a dark or a light wood range
4.2 out of 5 · 749 ratings
$13.99
Limits
When a kit will not do it
A kit covers spots. It will not replace a finish that is worn across a whole tabletop, glue down peeling veneer or fix a joint that moves. Those need sanding and a new finish, or a repair to the joint.
White rings from a hot cup or a wet glass sit in the finish itself, and filler will not lift them.
Questions
Questions about wood repair
Which REALINN kit do I need for a dark wood table?
The 8-Color Wood Repair Kit in its dark woods range has 8 fillers from white to black walnut. The 28-Piece Wood Repair Kit has 12 fillers and adds putty and wax for holes.
Can I use a wood repair kit on a floor?
Yes, both kits cover wooden floors as well as doors and furniture. The 28-piece kit adds 2 sheets of sandpaper to level a filled spot.