How to Fix a Chipped Dresser Leg With Epoxy Putty

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How to Fix a Chipped Dresser Leg With Epoxy Putty

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Epoxy putty is a great resource for repairing wood furniture and other hard surfaces. Epoxy putty comes as a two part all in one stick. There is an assortment of colors available and you are able to mix them to make different shades and colors. This project demonstrates how to use the putty to make a simple repair to a dresser with a large chip off the front of the leg.

Supplies


Tools and supplies are pretty basic.


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You will need:


Epoxy putty sticks


Rubber gloves


A utility knife


Putty knife


Wood Rasp set


Sand paper various


Black and Gray spray paint


Safety first. Always use hearing protection, Safety goggles, a dust mask and heavy gloves for any rough or sharp pieces.

Starting the Repair

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Clean the damaged area for any loose debris. I used a small brush to scrub out the spot. I then cut off two small pieces of epoxy putty (enough to fill the damaged spot), one white and one black. The putty sticks come self contained in a two part stick. Part is filler and the other is the hardener. Make sure you wear rubber gloves. This stuff may stain your fingers. When you are ready simply mush the putty for about two minutes to mix the hardener in. In this case I was also mixing two colors together to make gray as a background color. You only have a couple of minutes to apply your putty. It will start to harden immediately. I pressed it in with my fingers and then leveled it as best I could with a putty knife.


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I like to place a piece of painters tape near the repair with the time written on it. It hardens really fast, usually within 10 minutes. That is what makes it exceptional for repairs. In the repair business people have a tendency to touch things like that. Curiosity gets the best of them and they will stick a finger in your work, possibly ruining it. The tape helps serve as a warning. I will check the spot with my finger nail. If it no longer leaves a dent, you can start shaping the repair. I use a wood rasp to knock down the over fill epoxy. I'll then follow with 100 sand paper finishing with 400. In this case the surface of the wood had a texture so I left it slightly coarse to blend in. I followed with a base coat of Distressed Grey and then dusted it with Satin Black. I went back and forth with the colors till it blended in. For extra protection you can top coat with a clear finish with the proper sheen.

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