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Repairing a wooden worktop

Over time a worktop surface can become damaged or discoloured. In most cases you can simply sand back the damaged area. This technique can be used only for solid wood worktops, not veneered ones
Tools and materials
Sanding block, latex glove, cloths, wood oil, brush
Singeing and staining can look unsightly, but these problems are easy to repair in two steps, as shown. Sand the area back to the bare wood, making sure not to create a depression. Then use a cloth to remove all traces of dust and debris.. Brush on two or three coats of the recommended oil, usually tung oil. Brush on a coat, then remove the excess with a cloth.

Extracted from DIY- Know How With Show How published by Dorling Kindersley, price £25.00. Copyright © 2006 Dorling Kindersley Ltd, Text copyright © 2006 Julian Cassell and Peter Parham



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