How to Remove Marker Damage from Furniture

From time to time everyone has had accidental marker or pen marks on furniture.  The furniture I am currently working on belongs to a mom with three small children.  There are a lot of marker scribbles!

Step 1: Supplies Needed

The materials you need are:

laquer thinner
soft cotton cloth
steel wool (###) in the example  depends on the project
sand paper
elbow grease

Comments

[sosclosetsandfurniture]

Hi

It's possible. The Laquer thinner is strong stuff. You would not want to expose the surrounding finish to it. It's always best If you can test it on an inconspicuous spot. When ready, you might try it with a Qtip, very sparringly, following the vase outline a little at a time, a small section only. Follow with another dry Qtip almost immediately. Don't wipe with a rag as you will inadvertantly smear laquer thinner on the surrounding surface. A ring shape is so distinctive. It's hard to work with and not remain a little noticable. If the finish is very durable you may be able to apply a little elbow grease. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[DaveBilling]

Do you think this technique will work with a dye that has transferred from a vase on to a table top ? Use the same materials to clean ?

Thanks Dave

[natalie_anderson]

My kids have used waterproof marker, will this work for that aswell, or do you have any other tips? My kids don't normally have access to waterproof markers, unfortunately their friends do!!lol:)

[sosclosetsandfurniture]

These were everything, marker pen crayons. Should work for you Just be super cautious putting on the laquer thinner. Test a spot somewhere not noticeable incase it might damage your finish. Hope it helps!

[jessyratfink]

This is great. I didn't know if was so easy. :)

[sosclosetsandfurniture]

Thanks for the comment. It really works great. Just be careful to test for compatibility.