Niece spilled nailpolish remover on wood dresser, what should I do (how to, furniture)
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My niece visited last weekend and stayed in the guest bedroom. While she was there, she did her nails on the dresser and accidentally spilled some polish remover, leaving a tiny white spot where the finish wore off. It is reclaimed wood (authentic) with a hand-rubbed finish. I spoke with someone and figured out that it probably was fixable because only the finished was damaged, not the actual wood. What I'm wondering is how do I right the situation? I was thinking of redoing the piece anyhow and need advice.
I can't help you with your question about how to refinish the piece, I can only add that perfume as well as nail polish remover damages the finish of wood furniture. Please advise your guests not to use nail polish remover on the wood furniture or place a perfume bottle or sample square from the department store on your wood furniture. I speak from experience. :-( Damp or wet bottoms of either of these items will leave a damaged area on the wood piece.
I can't help you with your question about how to refinish the piece, I can only add that perfume as well as nail polish remover damages the finish of wood furniture. Please advise your guests not to use nail polish remover on the wood furniture or place a perfume bottle or sample square from the department store on your wood furniture. I speak from experience. :-( Damp or wet bottoms of either of these items will leave a damaged area on the wood piece.
I didn't know that about perfume bottles. Good to know.
I didn't know that about perfume bottles. Good to know.
When I was a teenager, some friends of my parents gave me, for free, a beautiful antique vanity and a tall dresser with drawers and a small wardrobe to hang things in. I kept my perfumes on the bare wood of the vanity, never thinking about it. But, yeah, I guess some perfume leaked/dripped down and damaged the wood/finish. I felt terrible about it.
I'm sorry, but I can't help you with fixing it. Maybe look up some DIY youtube videos or search for businesses who specialize in this? Good luck.
There is a refinisher liquid that can liquify the old finish, and then it can be smoothed back out with a very soft cloth rag. Once it dries, it shouldn't be noticeable anymore.
It depends on what the finish is. This will work with varnish, shellac, etc type finishes. If you try this, you should test it on a spot that will never be seen. If it doesn't work for this case, you'll know not to try it where it can be seen.
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