Hi, i have a limed oak table but when we was moving it, it scraped down the door and its took the top layer?

Question

off only about half an inch, does anyone have any idea how i can blend it in to look the colour of the table again, please help has its really upset me, serious replies please.

Answer 1

If just the color is missing from the surface layer, all you need to do, is find a matching touch up kit.  (If it has gouged the table, then its going to take some special filler, and a little more work, hehe)  The problem is going to be finding one for 'limed oak'.  Its pretty easy to get the reds, browns, and golds of more standard furniture colors.  The whitewash, pickled, or limed, is a bit more rare, and will probably have to be special ordered.  Doesnt hurt to shop locally first tho.  Some hardware stores will carry touch up markers, as will Lowe's, and even some WalMarts.

This is as much 'art' as anything else, and may require some color blending to get just the right match.  Which means you may need to purchase additional colors, if you are going to attempt the repair yourself.  (Most furniture repair shops already have a selection of colors, you may find someone local, who can come out and fix your table, or provide you with the supplies and 'how to' info to do it yourself.)

Here is one supplier, who has the 'white' colors... there are three, and not being able to see your table, I couldnt say which to order specifically -

http://www.furnitureanswers.com/cart/scr...

This one is a better choice as far as versatility in the kit goes - http://www.konigtouchup.com/TouchupProdu...

And, of course, there is always Gaurdsman products.  Ive used their finishes professionally for years, and even mixed my own colors using their products.  Here is their website -

http://www.guardsman.com/guardsman/index...

Here is a site that you might use to find a furniture repair shop - (Just type in 'furniture repair', and your zip)

http://www.local.com/

Some furniture stores have their own repair shops 'in house', so you can always check them too.

There is usually more to a repair of this type, than just finding a matching color.  You may have to do some color blending to get the shade correct.  Some 'graining' may be necessary, and a 'topcoat' to match your sheen may be necessary.

With the proper tools, supplies, ....and patience, hehe... the repair can be made to match perfectly.  I've done a lot of repair work myself like this.  For someone who has never attempted this type of work tho, or does not have the right supplies and tools, I would suggest that they seek out a professional.  An 'important' piece is not usually the best to start practicing with, hehehe

Good Luck

Answer 2

Hello, I would first try ironing the area with a damp clothe first.

this will bring up any wood grain that was crushed.

after you do this I would get some powdered water color paints

that you can mix together to match the color.

make a paste mixing the powder with linseed oil and rub on

area to blend it in, wait a bit and wipe off the excess and let dry. sand accordingly and re apply if necessary.

Answer 3

You can fill it with a wood putty, try to get the same color stain and mix some in with the putty. If in the scrape and sand smooth I hope this works for you.