Repairing Water Damage to a Wood Table Top?I laid a woolen jumper flat on a double folded towel on my dining table. To my dismay this morning I found it had left a huge wet area and the varnish has lifted and feels abrasive and there are white water marks. Could anyone advise how I can repair this?
Repairing a Cut in Faux Leather Couch Upholstery?I have a fake leather (LU) lounge which has a knife cut. It is in a non-stressed part of the fabric. However it's on a corner. Can I join the edges back up with super glue or will this have a corrosive effect.
Repairing a Cigarette Burn on a Leather Sofa?How do I fix this fast? It's a small burn on my leather sofa and there is no hole, but I see a little broken spot.'
Repairing Cracked Faux Leather Sectional?I have an older light grey sectional with several areas of cracking upholstery. Nothing all the way through, but it doesn't look great. I tried a leather restoration product, but it didn't work right. It just sat on the surface. Anybody got any ideas?
Refinishing a Mersman Table?Since my Mersman 8086 will not increase in value, is it safe to refinish? The top is watermarked and gummy and I will try to be faithful to the original finish.
Repairing Flaking Faux Leather Upholstery?I have a faux leather settee where the faux leather is flaking off leaving a fabric below. How can I restore it?
Glider Chair Not Rocking Smoothly?We picked a glider off Craigslist. Everything about the chair and ottoman work fine, except while rocking in the chair, a small bump occurs when rocking its full length (to the back). If we rock just mildly (just a few inches), there aren't any bumps or noises. I can almost compare it to a very tiny speed bump.
Repairing Alcohol Damage to Wood Dresser Finish?How can I remove alcohol stains (whitening) from a wood dresser?
Repairing a Cigarette Burn Hole on Suede Couch?How do I fix a cigarette burn on a suede couch?
Nail Polish Remover Damaged Desk?I got a new desk a few months ago and I stupidly spilt nail polish remover all over it and it ate up the stain. I have no clue how to fix it or what type of finish it was, whether it was varnish, lacquer, etc.
Repairing an Armchair With Pleather Upholstery Damage?I have a thin leather or "pleather" material armchair and on one arm there are several lighter marks showing. When you press down on these marks it is clear that the staples in the arm are causing these discolorations. The staples appear to be more raised or coming out.
Fixing Nail Polish Remover Stain on a Dresser?Nail polish remover was spilled on a white dresser top and is leaving a bluish stain. Any suggestions as to what I can do?
Removing Steam Stains on Formica Desk Top?I ironed a garment on my boss's red formica desk and it left white steam stains. Any ideas as to how to polish out these stains?
Clorox Wipes Left White Spots on Wooden Piano?So I was cleaning my upright piano one day, and I found some Clorox wipes. Well ya know Clorox wipes cleans about anything, so I cleaned it and now there are white patch looking blotches of something on there. I have scrubbed it and scrubbed with warm water, but it won't come off.
Restoring Luster to Mersman End Tables?What kind of wood and laminate was used in making Mersman tables and how can I get the luster back?
Repairing the Footrest on Recliner Couch?I have a leather recliner couch and on one side the recliner footrest is broken in half from somebody slamming their feet on it. How would I repair this?
Recovering Chair Cushions with Pillow Shams?I bought these really sturdy pillow shams and want to use them to make new cushions for wrought iron lawn chairs. How would I figure the measurements for the 6" foam to fit inside a king size sham? I don't want to waste foam by cutting it wrong.
Removing Heat Marks from a Wood Table?I wanted to iron quickly, so I threw a damp towel, like I normally do over a wood table. This time it left marks on the table. I need a quick remedy to get the steam marks off the table. It needs to be something quick; it was at my employer's home.
Reattaching Arm on Reclining Sofa?I like my leather recliner sofa. It's in good shape except for one arm that separated from the frame! The reclining mechanism continues to work. Can we repair this or does it needs professional help?
Repairing a Dutailer Glider Rocker?I have a 25 year old glider rocker. The canvas that is the seat support under the cushion is ripped. I cannot find any replacement parts for it online. Any ideas where I might look?
Repairing a Stain on an Oak Coffeetable?A wet tea bag on top of a folded paper towel was placed on top of my oak coffee table for approximately 1 1/2 hours which resulted in a large stain. It looks like the area was lightened and I have not been able to return it to the original surrounding stain color. I tried the hot iron and cotton towel which did not work.
White Steam/Heat Mark on Faux Marble Table?I put a hot box of pizza on my faux marble table. Now it has a white steam mark around it. What can I do to get rid of the steam mark? I tried the vinegar and baking soda and left it on all night. Then I tried the iron with a towel. That just cleaned it a little.
Nail Polish Remover Damaged Wood Vanity Finish?My niece was over a couple of days ago, and she was painting her nails on my vanity. I walked out of the room for a few minutes, to find her putting nail polish remover on a Q-tip on the vanity.
Repairing the Leg on a Chair?I have a large stuffed leather chair whose leg was wobbly, then came off. I am trying to put it back on. Upon inspection the leg has no bolt or screw. The leg post extends 3-4" into a square hole in the wood of the chair frame and half of the post is cut away.
Repairing a Burn Hole on Couch?I have a burn hole in my couch. What is the best way to repair it?
Repairing a Rip in Suede Upholstered Recliner?How do I repair a tear on the foot rest of a suede recliner?
Repairing the Seam on a Wonder Table Bench Seat?I need help repairing my, new to me, bench seat for a Wonder table my aunt gave me. I'm decent at sewing, but have never tried anything like this before. Any help would be amazing. I don't even know where to start. I think I need heavy duty waxed thread, and a curved needle.
Repairing the Strap on a Sofa Bed?One of the straps has broken on my sofa bed; how can I fix this?
Repairing Bubbled Coffee Table Veneer?I have old bubbles on my veneer coffee table caused by a plant. How can I fix this?
Keeping Couch Cushions From Sliding?The cushions at the base of my sofa keep sliding out.
Repairing Bubbles in the Finish on a Table?I have a lovely mahogany end table that has a bubbles in the finish. Do I have to remove the whole finish on the top or can I just do some repair to the blistered part? It will be hard to match the finish if I remove everything.
Removing Light Stains from a Cherry Table?I am trying to remove light (almost white) stains from a cherry wood dining table. I recently purchased a used table and chair set. It was fine, but now there are 4 white or light-colored circle stains that have appeared. I tried toothpaste, furniture polish, and nothing seems to work.
Murphy's Oil Soap Removed the Finish on an Oak Desk?I used diluted Murphy's Oil Soap, a soft cloth, and elbow grease on the grungy edge of an oak desk top. The finish came up too, so I stopped. What do I do now? What can I use on the rest of the desk, chair, woodwork, banister, doors, etc?
Plastic Bag Damaged Table Finish?I have two tables about 2 years old, both have varnish issues. On my dinner table, I left a plastic bag from a comforter that I bought sitting on top. Then I was out of town for a few weeks and came home to pull the plastic bags off only to have these huge marks in the varnish that I can't wipe away.
Double AA Battery Left a Burn Mark on Oak Table?I left a double AA battery on the table and it left a burn on it. I tried to clean it with baking soda and sand it some, but don't know how far I should sand it. The rectangle shape of battery is still there. Do I keep sanding it?
Reassembling a Roll Top Desk?How do I re-insert the rolltop insert (tambour) back into my desk after I refinished it? I can't get it started in the grooves and it will not fit back again. I need to slide the rolltop back where it is suppose to go.
Repairing Sticky Drawers on Painted Dresser?I refurbished a small old dresser of my husband's for our daughter. I sanded it, painted, and redid it all myself. Now the drawers stick. I can't redo it she picked the colors herself and she loves it, but I don't want her to get hurt trying to open it.
Repairing Cigarette Burns in Couch Upholstery?I have a couch that has 3 cigarette burns in the suede fabric. The couch is expensive and I would like to repair it myself or pay someone to do this. Where can I get help?
Nail Polish Remover Damaged Wood Table Finish?My daughter was using nail polish remover and spilled some on our wooden dining table. There are now white areas where the finish is damaged. Any ideas on how to fix this?
Repairing a Rice Bed with a Broken Corner Post?We have a broken a headboard post with our last move. The break is at the narrow logical point below the carved upper and the square below. The broken grain fibers need to fit perfectly when repaired. I would really like to use a dowel (inserting it at least 2.5" into each broken end).
Nail Polish Remover Damage on Pine Bedside Table?I've spilt nail polish remover on the top and down the front of my bedside table, which is pine. How can I remove this without wrecking it?
Fixing a Scraping Glider Rocker?I inherited a glider rocker, but it scrapes when any weight is put on it and rocked. When I explored underneath, there is an ugly scraping path in the back where the connecting leg attaches to the base.
Replacement Glider Chair Arms?I recently won a Stork Craft glider with ottoman at an auction. When I opened the box, the arms were missing and the upholstery covering the seat is trashed. I plan on calling Stork Craft in the morning to price replacement arms, but does anyone else know where to possibly find them?
Varnish Damaged by Spilled Perfume?The dressing table has a gloss vanish finish. I noticed some alcohol from a perfume bottle has leaked. I've tried to clean with a paper towel and all purpose cleaner. The spill has removed the vanish finish and the stain and now I can see bare wood in a section.
Repairing Recliner Upholstery?How do I repair the upholstory on the arms of a recliner where my cat clawed them? Please see photo of chair arm below. Is it easier to repair/recover?
Glider Makes a Thunking Noise?When I lean back in the chair while rocking it makes a thunking noise. It seems to be on my right on the bottom part back of the chair. If I sit up straight or lean ahead a bit it glides smoothly. I am just wondering if maybe it's the ball bearings. I tightened any parts that were loose.
Repairing Cat Claw Punctures in Faux Leather Furniture?I have a beautiful sofa and chair with faux leather arms and backs. The cat has made small punctures in the arms. They aren't bad, but you can feel them when you run your hand over the arm. Is there a way to get rid of them or make them less noticeable?
Removing a Dark Water Stain on Dark Wood?How do I remove a dark water stain on dark wood? Toothpaste took off the finish surrounding spot. I am trying to do this quickly and quietly as I'm staying with friends. This is her table I have damaged.
Repairing a Loveseat?I stepped on my loveseat cushion and felt a string or something catch. Now the cushion won't come back into the original position. What can I do? This is on a leather loveseat.
Wood Splitting on Bentwood Rocker?I spent months fixing up an old bentwood rocker whilst I was pregnant and have used it everyday for over a year now. The wood on the very bottom, the rocker part, is starting to split apart causing one side to weaken. Is there a any to fix this without having to cut away that section and replace it?
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Left Wood Furniture Streaky?A housekeeper used Lysol All Purpose cleaner on my wood furniture and now it is gummy and one piece is streaky (white steaks). Is there anything I can do? It was not the spray can, it was the solid all purpose lemon scent.
Disinfectant Spray Ruined Finish on Dresser?I sprayed a disinfectant on a burn on my finger. The spray went onto my new bedroom dresser which I noticed the next day. It seems as though the white spray spots almost burned into the wood. I have used Old English which helps for a day or so, but then they appear again. Any suggestions?
Repairing an Old Wooden Glider?I was given a rather old wooden glider. It has been in my family for many years and recently a part broke. How can I find this part or fix this chair?
Repairing a Sofa Sleeper Joint?Recently, I had a rivet break on one of the joints that puts the top of the bed up into the couch. Any suggestions on how to replace/fix it?
Nail Varnish Remover Damaged Table Finish?I have spilt nail varnish remover on my mahogany table.
Faux Leather Sofa Is Peeling?I have a "leather like" sofa that has spots where it is peeling away. What can I do to fix it or just prevent it from getting worse?
Repairing the Finish on a Table?I put a piece of tape on a table on accident and the varnish or coating came off. I was wondering how I can repair it?
Cushion on Papasan Chair Slides Off?The cushion on my Papasan chair won't stop sliding down! I figured out how to keep the actual chair from sliding from the base with zip ties, but now I need to figure out this cushion!
Repairing Damaged Finish on a Wood Table?The feet of a lazy Susan melted into the finish of the table. Also a mug over heated in the microwave and melted the finish through a mat. How do I repair? I was going to give it a light sanding then apply a coat of satin Varathane.
Repairing a Sofa-bed Frame?Our sofa-bed is stuck. We think the frame may be bent. We are not sure why it won't open out or close now.
Repairing a Leather Chair?My husband had radiation therapy on his head. He sat in the leather chair and most of the leather were his head rested is gone, just cloth remains. What can I do to fix this?
Repairing a Sofa Bed?I have a sofa bed, which when I open it, it slants downwards from the head to the foot section. What can be done?
Repairing a Hole in a Microfiber Recliner?I have a hole in the foot rest area from the heel of a shoe. How do I repair it?
Scratches on Leather Couch?How do you get scratch out of a leather couch?
Desk Drawer Won't Open?The top right desk drawer won't open. It looks like something is holding it from the back.
Cracked Leather Sofa?How can I fix this? It's cracked and wrinkly and I don't know what to do?
White Heat Circle on Table?Can anything remove a heat stain if it has been there a long time?
Sofa Bed Doesn't Open Flat?I bought a new sofa bed, but when I open it for sleeping the top of the mattress stays on a slant. My son says he feels like he is sleeping on a hill. How do I get it to go flat?
Nail Polish Spilled on Wood Furniture?What can I do if I spilled nail polish on wood?
Repairing Finish on Wood Table?While trying to clean sticky film from a wooden table, I rubbed the finish off down to the natural wood. It now is exposed and a different color than rest of table. What can I do?
Mat Damaged Finish on Wood Desk Top?I have a Hooker desk that I put a desk mat on. When I went to lift the mat, there was a sticky residue on the desk surface where the mat had been. I have been unable to remove it with wood cleaner and now paper sticks to the desk surface where the mat once was. Is there anything I can do to repair this?
Repairing Bleach Damage on Coffee Table?A bleach bottle was left on the coffee table and now there is a mark from the bottle.
Nail Polish Remover Damaged Finish on Table?I was doing my nails at the dining room table, I will not do that again. The bottle of nail polish remover spilled and ate a place about 5 by 5 inches of the stain off of my table. Is there any easier fix than refinishing the entire table top?
Leather Chair Peeling?Please help. I found a video on how to fix this, but can't find any Leather Studio paint. Any other suggestions? What can I do to stop all this peeling, how can I fix what's already peeled off?
Repairing a Cracked Marble Table Top?I have a large marble top living room table that has seriously cracked. Who can I get to repair this table?
Repairing a Burn Mark on Dining Table?A friend of mine set a hot pan on her dining room table and it made a horrible dark brown burn circle in the table. Is there any way we can work on making it look nice w/o refinishing the table?
Repairing Tiny Holes on a Microfiber Couch?I bought a Miami Dolphins microfiber couch a couple of years ago and just recently noticed some little tiny holes on the back of the couch. Does anyone know what I can do to fix this?
Finding a Fabric Paint Pen for Upholstery Touchup?I have 20 yr old Sanderson floral fabric covered sofa. I have some extra fabric to have new cushion covers made. There are a couple of parts of the fabric which I cannot replace that have wear in dark places. Rather than just use a 'Crayola' type marker, are there professional indelible markers for this purpose?
Repairing a Rocking Chair Seat?I replaced the seat on my rocking chair with a piece of material purchased from a craft supply store. It's available in various shapes with many designs to choose from on the exposed side. With clear varnish applied it looks like tanned leather. I need some more and can't remember what it's called.
Repairing Frayed Upholstery?How can you repair fraying upholstery fabric on couch arm and foot rest?
Repairing Heat Marks on a Dining Table?A hot towel left this white discoloration on the top of my dining room table. I tried tooth paste with no results. Someone also set a hot dish on the table and now there is the same kind of mark. Any suggestions on how to bring back the normal color?
Saving a Fire Damaged Dining Table?A friend of mine lost his house due to a fire. I would like to try to find a way to save some of it. His dad made it for him as an anniversary gift. It meant a lot to him and I want to do something with it.
Removing a Dark Stain on Dining Table?I have a dark circle stain on my dining table. I don't know what caused it, maybe moisture? What do I do?
Repairing Heat Damage to Dining Table?Someone left a burning candle on my veneer dining room table which left a bubble and a big white spot on it. I tried almost everything including mayo, olive oil, Liquid Gold, and vinegar, nothing has removed it. Any suggestions?
Repairing a Sunscreen Stain on a Laminate Tabletop?I want to restore a laminate table top that has a ring created by a sun screen with high alcohol content. The laminate top is made to look like wood. We tried a color stick, but nothing adheres it just wipes off.
Covering at Table Top with Vinyl Floor Tiles?It's going to be a kids' art table. I found it in the trash and it has no glass. I am thinking about taking kitchen tiles and a hot glue gun and sticking them to it. Would that work? Any ideas of what I can do with a beautiful table? I absolutely have nothing.
Rubber Mat Damaged Table Top?3 years ago I placed a heavy rubber mat on the top of a stored wooden table. Now after removing the mat, the finish has small bubbles and small raised spots. Is there a fix without refinishing?
Acetone Damaged Finish on Wood...My nail polish remover with acetone made a stain on my black nightstand that came off when I moved the nail polish remover top. What do I do?
Repairing a Burn Spot on a Wood Table?My table has a round spot down to bare wood from a guest placing a hot coffee pot on it. It isn't the white mark that many people talk about, this is a round spot where all of the finish is gone down to bare wood the size of the bottom of a coffee pot.
Leather Sofa Cushions Keep Slipping?I have a leather sofa and the cushions keep on slipping out and down. What can I do?
Repairing Sofa Upholstery Damaged by Cat?My cat used a portion of the sofa arm for claw sharpening, leaving a damaged area. I have plenty of the (white) original fabric. I thought of cutting a patch and fusing it with an iron to the damaged area. What sort of fusible product would I use?
Repairing a Table Damaged by Nail Polish Remover?I accidentally spilled drops of acetone nail polish remover on a wooden table, the color of mahogany. Five stains, the size of quarters, on bottom tier of round corner table.
Repairing a Broken Sectional Back?My neighbor gave me her sofa when she moved, but because of the small doors of our apt. they had to remove 1 of the sectional backs to get it through the door. Now it's broken even more. Is there a youTube video or website that can show me how to fix it?
Repairing Tear in Faux Leather Sofa?I bought a sofa second hand. I just needed one urgently and this was a cheap one. I was just wondering can I fix the tears and messed up sewing jobs?
Glass Table Top Spacers Left Marks on Wood?We have a glass top on our wood table. We were supplied plastic spacers. When we removed the glass for cleaning we found the plastic spacers had left shiny marks on the table. How can we restore the table?
Repairing Wood Table with Water Damage?I have water bubbles on my wood table. Is there a way to get rid of the bubbles?
Sofa Bed Cushions Raised?My cushions rise after closing. Is one of my bar frames bent? How do I solve this problem?
Removing Heat Mark from Wood Table?I sat a hot pan down for a few seconds. I tried the iron idea and baking soda and tooth paste. What else can I do other than sanding it?
Repairing Stitching on Faux Leather Furniture?I've got a faux leather sofa and a footstool, both require repairs to the stitching. I intend to do this by hand because I've never used a sewing machine; both are fairly small repairs; and I'm a complete novice to this so please help me with advice on how to repair these items and what with.
Repairing Damaged Finish on Tabletop?I left a set of vinyl coated weights on a table top during some hot weather and when I removed them they had melted the finish and left an impression where they had been. How can I repair this?
Repairing Chair Upholstery?My husband sits in a lift chair that he has had for only 2 years. Because of the pain that he has he puts his heel on the leg rest. The fabric is starting to breakdown and thread is starting to pull apart. Does anyone have a solution to fixing the fabric or what to cover it with?
Repairing Rattan Dining Chair Legs?My rattan dining chairs have coaster wheels. They are starting to fall out as the wood seems to be getting soft. Can I repair this myself?
