brought a table for my first apartment on a major sale as there’s a burn mark in the wood, I don’t mind due to the cheap price but is there actually a possibility to fix this? Like a pen with the same color from Amazon or something?
brought a table for my first apartment on a major sale as there’s a burn mark in the wood, I don’t mind due to the cheap price but is there actually a possibility to fix this? Like a pen with the same color from Amazon or something?
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Either sand it off or get a table cover
Sand it
And then you want to repaint the grain of the wood? That sounds like a lot of hassle. As others have said: sand it
You could sand it, but depending on how deep the burn goes, you may then have quite the concave depression in your table (plus, you may have to spend quite a long time sanding 🙂 ).
Also, before sanding, check if the table is solid wood (*Massivholz*) or is just veneer (*furniertes Holz*). Solid wood tables can be sanded to your heart’s content, but veneer tables can’t be sanded – they are made of a core of cheap wood covered by a very thin layer (around half a mm) of nicer-looking wood. Therefore, if you sand them, you’ll sand straight through the veneer into the core wood, which will look *terrible*.
I don’t see how you could fix this with a pen or paint – you’ll never be able to replicate the wood grain structure. If it really bothers you, put a tablecloth or something on top.
Sand it if you can light sanding. One direction. Then rub the spot with a walnut (not the shell lol).
You could burn spots on it like a cheetah print with an iron lol
Repaint the table in a more fun color (after sanding, of course!).
r/woodworking maybe this subreddit can help you out a little more if you don’t find any satisfying answers here
You might be able to stain the rest of the table darker to match. Better option is table cloth or paint.
*bought
to buy -> bought
to bring -> brought
try the “pencil eraser”.
Maybe you can cover the whole surface with “folie holzoptik selbstklebend”. It is perfect if you are planning to use the table as a writing desk.
Removing burn marks from wood – this is how it worksBurn stains are usually not easy to wash off Black burn marks on wood, whether it is a table or the parquet floor, are not very beautiful and, depending on the depth, quite resistant. Here we give you tips on how to remove burn marks from wood.Removing burn marks from wooden surfacesUnfortunately, burn stains are not as easy to remove as coffee or blood stains, because in the worst case they are not only on the surface, but destroy it. Depending on how deep the stain goes, you will proceed differently when removing it.If you have tipped over a candle on the table or dropped a cigarette from the ashtray, the mishap is not so big if you discover it immediately. In this case, luckily only the varnish or the oil layer has developed a dark discoloration. Home remedies may be enough.Try to get rid of the burn mark by applying mayonnaise or onion juice to the dark spot and letting it sit for a while. This will at least soften the burn mark. Alternatively, treat the burned wood with very fine steel wool (0000 designation) and mineral oil.If the wood surface is oiled, apply a new coat of oil. Varnish can also be touched up, but it will usually be visible.Removing deep burn marksIf not only the surface has become darker, but the wood is really charred, removing the burn mark becomes more difficult. First, scrape off the burnt wood with a knife. Then sand the spot with fine sandpaper (180-240 grit). This will also hurt the adjacent surface, so it will be necessary to completely re-oil it or sand it down completely and paint it.If the effort is too much for you, conceal the burn with a doily and decoration.
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I’m pretty sure that this isn’t even wood, it’s just a plastic wrap.
In addition to all the suggestions, if you are ok, maybe a wood vinyl to coverup the entire table top could be an option. (something like [this](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/d-c-fix-Self-Adhesive-Wood-Effect-Design/dp/B07PPVDYPH/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=holz%2Bvinyl%2Bfolie&qid=1641466389&sprefix=wood%2Bviny%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-8&th=1))
Since the burn doesn’t look that dark, one option could be to get a wood stain (beiz) that matches the shade of brown of the burn, and varnish the whole table. Something like this: [https://www.amazon.de/Holzbeize-Tischler-Wasserbeize-Holzfarbe-Wasserbasis/dp/B07JMF73K5?th=1](https://www.amazon.de/Holzbeize-Tischler-Wasserbeize-Holzfarbe-Wasserbasis/dp/B07JMF73K5?th=1)
Of course this would make the whole table darker, but if you don’t mind that I believe it would look pretty good, and hide that burn quite well.
After applying you’ll have to finish it with a clear varnish, as the wood stain itself is not very resistant to water etc.
That looks like foil, so I’m not sure sanding will work. Maybe see about similar foil, unless it’s too expensive. Look for the one that needs heat to adhere.
Sand it.180 grind should do the job. Probably sand the whole part and put some wood oil on it
Burn the whole table so it just looks like a dark wood table
How about a potted plant on a coaster placed exactly on the spot? Or a nice candle holder?
Everyone is saying “sand it” but you could also just paint it.
YOu could try a “Laminatretter” you find some by Amazon when you search for “Holzkorekturstift” in the end it’s different colored Edding but it does the job.
Add more burn marks, make it a pattern.