Expert: Eileen Cronk - 10/18/2007

Question
My son's crib which was factory made, and very expensive I might ad, is terribly scratched and dented. Is there anything I can do to repair the scratches and gouges even though it's factory made? Other's who have purchased the same furniture have had the same problem and have had great difficulty contacting the manufacturer.

Answer
Hi Liza
Nice to hear from you.
Liza I need a bit more info here.
When you say "repairing factory manufactured wood", I think of the stuff that is like MDF board. Its not really wood but made from glues and wood fibers I think.
Is this what you mean?, or is this real wood?
If its not real wood, it can be sanded to remove the scratches, and the holes can be filled with wood filler and the entire crib sanded and painted.
And if it is real wood, the same can be done, but then you will be forced to paint and perhaps thats not what you desire.
Please get back to me. I am interested in this.
Kindest Regards
Eileen