Unless your table predates the early 20th century it s probably finished with lacquer.
How to remove scratches from my dining room table.
Use walnut to hide the scratch.
It s rare to find a wooden table that hasn t sustained some kind of damage especially scratches.
Although lacquer is a durable finish it does sustain.
Runners come in all different sizes and designs and enhance the décor of the room.
A scratch on the surface finish of the table is just as noticeable as one that penetrates into the wood but the surface scratch is easier to repair.
I use a table cloth on my dining room table and runners on my end tables and coffee table.
If i can t fix the scratch i use table runners to hide them.
Wait for about 15 20 mins and wipe the surface with a dry cloth.
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Over time a cloudy or waxy substance can build up on the surface of your dining room table creating a less than appealing look.
Just rub the walnut on the damaged area and watch in amazement as the scrapes and scratches begin to darken and disappear.
Jwtony if scratches are deep the table top will have to be refinished.
If the table is finished with lacquer which is common the judicious application of more lacquer.
How to remove the cloudy finish on a dining room table.
I have had some success using crayons to fill scratches in the past.
A gouge or scratch will spoil the look of a tabletop.
It can be caused by time and exposure to sunlight but more often than not a cloudy finish on your dining table is caused by mixing.
White water rings first followed by minor surface scratches deep scratches and then dings and nicks.
Repairing surface scratches on a lacquered table.
Your dining room table is not only a gathering place for your friends and family but it also represents a significant investment in furniture.
Links below give tips on removing scratches from different finishes and severity.
Before tackling any repairs clean the furniture thoroughly with a solution of dishwashing liquid or murphy oil soap and water to remove all wax grease oil or polish.