Hide Cat Scratches

Do you have a cat that constantly scratches? Then this is how to hide them!

Steps

 * 1)  Buy a good putty or clay stainer or varnish that matches your furniture. Spare no expense![[Image:Hide Cat Scratches Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2)  Cover the scratches in putty. Flatten it, let it dry.[[Image:Hide Cat Scratches Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3)  Sand it! Sand the dried putty down so that you can't tell the difference between furniture and putty, apart from color.[[Image:Hide Cat Scratches Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4)  Stain it! Apply stainer or varnish as directed. Let dry.[[Image:Hide Cat Scratches Step 4.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * Be careful and take your time.
 * If it doesn't work, get some soft furnishings to cover it until you can work out what to do next.
 * De-clawing a cat is a very quick way to make sure that no future scratches occur.

Warnings

 * Do not use this method on expensive or irreplaceable furniture.

Things You'll Need

 * Clay or putty
 * Varnish or stainer
 * Sandpaper

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