I purchased this dresser, at a thrift store that had great potential, in other words it needed a lot of love ! This particular piece had lived a hard life and was consequently in need of dresser edge repair, which in this case was the corner. Edges and corners can take a lot of abuse, as they act like the bumper, on your car or truck.
Dresser edge repair may sound daunting, but really it isn’t difficult. The task requires minimal tools, a work space and some time. Typically, this type of repair is a precursor to the main project ie. restoration of the entire piece. I’ll go ahead and explain to you how to do it.
You’ll need these items
- Wood filler/patch. I user “Zar”.
- Smaller block of wood to sand with. I used a 2″x2″.
- Sand paper; 220 and 360 grit.
- Putty knife.
- Lint free cloth or rag.
Repairing a corner is not hard to do!
- Remove any loose wood fibers that may be hanging on the corner piece, of your dresser edge repair area . These loose pieces should plucked out.
- Apply a liberal amount of wood filler/patch, so that the patch sits higher than the wood surface itself. Shrinkage will be minimal.
- Allow the patched area sufficient time to dry thoroughly. Drying time will depend on thickness of the application, your environment and the product itself. Please read the product instructions.
- Using sandpaper wrapped around a flat hard object, like a 2×2; sand the area, levelling the patch to match the surround edge. Sand lightly, as the patch material exfoliates quite easily. I start with 220 and finish with 360, with great results.
- After sanding and you’re satisfied with the shape, you should wipe off the area with a clean slightly damp rag.
- Once fully dry, you can proceed with primer and paint. The patch is not water proof, until painted over.
- Note: old wood filler that has been exposed to air, may not produce satisfactory results. In other words, don’t use any product that has a hint of being dry!
Always wear the appropriate safety equipment!
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