How to Restore a Student Desk

Written By: Clarissa Blakely

Comments: 1

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

1 hour

Introduction

This is a guide that explains how to get permanent marker off of an old school desk and then refinish it. This includes sandpaper and tooth paste that will take off the marks. The Amish wood finish returns the wood to its original smooth texture. The wood is then painted over with wood stain to cover the now lighter marks. Take precaution with the wood stain. Make sure you are in a room that can be aired out and make sure you are careful with the stain overall. It will stain anything that it gets on.

Tools

Step 1

Rub toothpaste or hand sanitizer with a cloth on desired area of desk.

Step 2

Buff out remaining marks with sandpaper.

Step 3

Repeat steps 1,2, and 3 until marks are almost gone, (if the marks are older they may not come out completely.)

Step 4

Apply Amish wood lotion with a cloth and smooth out the wood.

Step 5

Lay out newspapers under the desk for the next part, (make sure you are not wearing nice clothes.)

Step 6

Paint the wood with wood finish (feel free to paint the whole desk.)

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Clarissa Blakely

Member since: 22/10/18

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One comment

Thank you very much, these are very useful tips. I will definetly clean my desk with that. As a student I also like this website. I hope it will help you too.

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