I put a piece of tape on a table on accident and the varnish or coating came off. I was wondering how I can repair it?
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It needs to be sanded down and refinished. I think the entire table top must be done for an undetectable repair. I would hire a pro for this if the table is expensive or means a lot to you.
You do not say what kind of table (or size of table) so it may be difficult to accurately pinpoint a solution.
Damage like this will be difficult for a "lay" person to repair so you might want to consider just using a small table scarf to hide the damage. If it is a small table then you might be able to refinish it, but if it is an expensive table, of any size, then you should just find a professional to do the job.
Here is some advice from a professional:
Any repair that involves removing the damaged finish completely -- deep scratches, gouges, burns, or any other damage -- also involves refinishing the repair area. Spot refinishing is not always easy, and it's not always successful, especially on stained surfaces. If the damage isn't too bad, it's worth trying. If you'll have to touch up several areas on one surface, you're probably better off refinishing the surface or the piece of furniture completely.
Here is a web site that explains how to repair the finish: Just scroll down to Spot Refinishing:
home.howstuffworks.com/
You can buy paint pens that are the same color as your furniture for touch ups. Most furniture stores have them and I have even seen them for sale at dollar stores. Good Luck.
If this is an inexpensive table then some of these have a "paper" like finish that will peel off very easily and may not be worth spending a lot of money for repairs.
I have just returned from a Dollar Tree store and they have a set of 3 "color" pens for touching up furniture. You just start with the lightest shade and keep adding each shade until you reach a match to your item. Maybe this would work for you - at least it would be inexpensive and also very easy.
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