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Dented baseboard (skirting) can be unsightly but it's easy to fix small dents. After fixing, you can paint over the fix and nobody will be any the wiser.
Steps
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1Locate the dent. It's a good idea to place down something to kneel on while you're working, such as a cushion or a gardener's kneeling pad.
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2Stick a thumbtack into the dent to make a prick hole.
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3Apply just a dab of water to the dent.
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4Cover the whole hole and surround space of baseboard with a cloth such as a sheet or pillowcase.
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5Press a bottle cap to the area of the dent.
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6Iron over the wood to expand it. Remove the bottle cap and fabric cover. The dent should now have been removed.
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7Repaint as needed.
Warnings
- Take care with using the iron while crouched down; it can be an awkward position.Thanks!
Things You'll Need
- Kneeling pad/cushion
- thumbtack
- Water
- Fabric such as old sheet or pillowcase
- Bottle cap
- Iron
- Paint if needed
References
- Show Me How, 500 Things You Should Know, p. 223, (2008), ISBN 978-1-74196-327-4 – research source
