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Repairing Minor Scratch Marks For minor scratch marks and damages, there is an easy fix to it. Mix ¾ cup of canola oil with ¼ cup of vinegar. Mix it thoroughly and apply the mixture to the scratch marks or any minor damaged areas. The marks will slowly disappear, and the wood will look as good as new.

Cost to Refinish a Table. A basic table costs $150 to $600 to refinish. The process is typically the same regardless of condition, and price changes only based on size. For any wooden table, the process involves stripping the old finish and applying a new final coat.

Got a favorite old table? Here's how to refinish wood furniture Step 1: Clean the wood and assess the damage. Credit: Getty Images / Tatomm.Step 2: Stripping the finish.Step 3: Repair any damage.Step 4: Sand it smooth to make your finish pop.Step 5: Choose and apply your finish.Step 6: Protect it with a top coat.

Clean the Surface. Use gentle soap and water to remove dirt and oils from the table's existing finish.Apply Stripper. If the table is painted or varnished, you'll need to strip the surface.Clean With Mineral Spirits.Sand Table Surface.Apply Stain.Apply Finish.

Starting with the roughest sandpaper (60-grit), sand in the direction of the grain. You can sand by hand, but a mechanical sander makes the job go, ahem, much smoother. Finish by wiping down the table with a tack cloth so it's free of dust, then sand the surface again, this time with your 120-grit, to polish the wood.

Clean the Surface. Use gentle soap and water to remove dirt and oils from the table's existing finish.Apply Stripper. If the table is painted or varnished, you'll need to strip the surface.Clean With Mineral Spirits.Sand Table Surface.Apply Stain.Apply Finish.

Check the wood quality. The very first thing you should do is look at the bottom of your table.Sand off the old finish. If you're a lot more patient than I am, you can do this all by hand.Stain the wood.Apply varnish.Enjoy your beautiful refinished wood table.