How to repair dents in wooden fireplaces

If you ever have an accident and your wooden surround is left with a dent - all is not lost as 90% of the time it can be repaired.

Repairing a wooden surround can be fairly straightforward as long as the wood has not been split or splintered. This method uses water to swell the wood up and it simply pops the wood back out.

First of all you will need to gather a couple of items.

• A small cup of hot water
• Your favourite brand of toilet paper.
• Some wax for finishing (we use Fiddies Supreme Wax - Stripped Pine Colour)

Once you have all your items together follow these steps:

Hold it onto the dented area

It's magic - the dents have gone! (nearly)

1. 6. You should notice that the dented area has raised - if not repeat steps 2 - 5.

1. 7. Let the wooden surround dry for approximately 24 hours.

1. 8. Once dry just wax the area you have repaired using the technique found in the waxing section

1. 9. You can now stand back and admire your handy work, the dents will no longer be there!

As if by magic the dents are gone...

As if by magic the dents are gone...