How to Get Dents Out of Wood

Introduction

Today wood is expensive, so replacing dented or damaged wood can get extremely costly. Wooden counters and tabletops can be dented by everyday wear and tear. This step-by-step guide will teach you how to properly get dents out of wooden surfaces using just a household flat iron and a wet hand towel. Be sure to know how your own household flat iron operates to avoid injury.

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Step 1 How to Get Dents Out of Wood

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Fill a medium-sized bowl with room-temperature water.
Dip a hand towel into the bowl of water.
Wring the hand towel out a bit until it is damp rather than dripping wet.

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Step 2

In the wood surface, find the dent you wish to remove.
Place the damp hand towel over the dented area as flat as possible.

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Step 3

Set your flat iron to its highest setting.
Do NOT touch the metal part of the flat iron while it is on.

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Step 4

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Firmly press the flat iron down on the damp hand towel.
While pressing down, move the iron in circular or back and forth motions.

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Step 5

Continue the circular or back and forth motions until the hand towel is dry.

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Step 6

Repeat steps 1-5 until the dent is gone.
Turn off the flat iron after finishing.
Be sure to allow time for the iron to cool down after turning it off. Do NOT touch the metal or place it face down during this time.