General Overview
The Wood table legs can be more easily repaired than metal table legs. The supplies that are needed to repair wood table legs are easily available at the Home improvement and hardware stores, most of the repairs can be easily done at the home without the help of the professionals but if the furniture is costly or antique that time professional help is needed.
What Are Cause That Furniture Cracks?One of the major causes due to which the furniture cracks is due to humid conditions, as the moisture in the air is absorbed by or wood fibers and as a result the wood swells. The swelling occurs mostly across the width.
Steps To Fix/Repair Cracked Wood Table Leg
Follow the below-given steps in order to Repair Cracked Wood Table Leg:
- Wood Glue: First of all, fill the split with the best quality wood glue and then clamp the sides of the affected crack together tightly with the help of the screwed C-clamp. Then allow the glue to dry, this process is best for small splits.
- Wider Cracks: For the wider splits apply the wood putty with the help of the putty knife, push the putty in the splits.
- Wet Sponge: Use the wet sponge to wipe the extra putty, with the help of the fingers smooth the putty until its flush with the table legs, allow the putty to dry, then lightly sand the area. Finally, apply the finish.