Scratches on your wood cabinets can be a real eyesore, but don’t worry – there are some easy DIY solutions to help conceal them and restore the beauty of your cabinetry. Whether you’re dealing with light surface scratches or deeper gouges, we’ve got you covered.
Covering Light Scratches with Nut Oil
Fortunately, it’s very easy to repair light scratches that you can see, but don’t feel when you run your finger over them. All you need is a simple household item – the meat of a walnut or pecan nut.
Nut Oil to the Rescue
Just rub the meat of the nut over the scratch. The natural oils in the nut will help darken the wood and blend the scratch seamlessly into the surrounding finish. In no time at all, the scratch will simply disappear!
Filling Deeper Scratches
For deeper scratches that penetrate the wood, you’ll need a more robust solution. Try one of these methods:
Colored Wax Pencils
Rub a colored wax furniture pencil or crayon that matches the color of your cabinets directly into the scratch. Use a clean, soft cloth to remove any excess wax. Avoid applying a finish over the wax, as it won’t adhere well.
Touch-Up Markers
Cabinet and wood furniture touch-up markers are a quick and easy way to cover light to medium scratches. Simply find a marker that closely matches your cabinet color and apply it to the affected area.
Staining and Refinishing
For the most comprehensive repair, you can sand down the scratched area and re-stain it to match the rest of the cabinet. This is a more involved process, but it will provide a long-lasting, professional-looking fix.