Introduction
If your beloved furry friend (either dog or cat) decided they wanted to chew through your wooden furniture, use this guide to repair and refinish your furniture rather than throwing it away.
Before using this guide, inspect the amount of damage to the piece of wooden furniture and assess how much wood filler, stain, and polyurethane you will need to purchase to complete the project.
You might want to think about bringing a wood piece with you to match the stain or have a picture on hand to match the color. Also, using gloves to stain the wood avoids your hands from becoming messy during the staining process.
There is an option to purchase the stain and polyurethane all in one, but be aware that this step speeds up the process, and you cannot remove the stain. Purchasing the stain separately allows you to add the required coats to match the furniture thoroughly.
Before beginning, make sure you have a tarp or old sheet underneath the wooden furniture to collect debris from sanding, wood filler, and stain.
What you need
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Inspect the damage from the chew marks.
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Look for finer areas with smaller chewed up marks.
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Sand and clean the wooden legs in need of repair.
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Be sure to wipe away all excess dirt and debris before applying stain.
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Apply the wood filler using a putty knife or your fingers.
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If you use your fingers, be sure to press the wood filler into the chewed marks
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Then smooth over with your finger.
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Sand the filled area that its height is level the surrounding wood.
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Sand the wood filler until it becomes smooth.
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Allow the stain to dry (depends on the stain; oil: 12 hours avg or water-based: 3-4 hours).
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Apply polyurethane sealer and let dry completely for 24 hours before reassembly.
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Don’t forget to reassemble your wooden furniture. In this guide, the mirror has two screws that secure the mirror to its stand.
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