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Simply sand down your trim to remove the current stain and smooth out the damaged areas. Sanding will also enable your fresh stain to soak into the wood. After cleaning the sanded trim and allowing it to dry, use a stain that matches your trim. Apply using a cloth and rub in the stain and wipe away any excess.
Dec 24, 2009 · When the filler dries, you will be able to sand it even with the molding. If your wood filler is water-based, use a wet finger to smooth the wood filler. Allow the filler to dry for 24 hours. For a smaller area of damage (such as dents and cracks in your trim molding), buy wood putty. To patch larger areas, use an epoxy filler.
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- Remove old paint spots. Soften old paint along the edges of trim and stained baseboards with alcohol. A rag wrapped around a putty knife lets you scrub the trim without slopping alcohol onto the wall.
- Scrape eroded areas. Scrape away badly weathered finish. A carbide paint scraper removes the old finish much faster than sandpaper. But be careful not to gouge the wood.
- Bleach out dark stains. Bleach away deep stains that scraping or sanding won’t remove. You don’t have to scrub; just let the oxalic acid penetrate and lighten the stain.
- Sand bleached areas. Sand the bleached wood after it dries. Start with 120-grit sandpaper. Then sand with 180-grit. Vacuum the dust before staining and finishing.
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Once the area is completely dry, sand it smooth, finishing off with fine grit sandpaper. Once you are satisfied, dust off the area and paint. It is a good idea to paint the entire length of the molding, to ensure an even, unbroken finish. You don’t want to draw attention to the repaired area with a shiny patch of paint.
