Step 1: Fill Cracks or Gouges

hand sanding down dry wood putty on a cabinet door
Photo: Kristine Larsen
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Smooth out damaged areas in the cabinet door's recessed front panel with wood putty. Let dry, then sand.
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    1. Vintage medicine cabinet with missing mirror

    2. Wood putty

    3. 120-grit sandpaper

    4. Latex primer

    5. Blackboard paint

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    8. Wood glue

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