DAIXISM Furniture Repair Kit Wood Markers - Set of 13 - Markers and Wax Sticks with Sharpener Kit, for Stains, Scratches, Wood Floors, Tables, Desks, Carpenters, Bedposts, Touch Ups, and Cover Ups

A scratch across a favorite table is one of those small annoyances that nags at you every time you walk by. I picked up the DAIXISM furniture repair kit to see if a handful of markers and wax sticks could bring some tired surfaces back in line without hauling out sandpaper and stain. Over a couple of weekends, I used it on a cherry dresser nicked during a move, an oak stair rail with worn edges, a walnut coffee table with a few pale scuffs, and a cabinet door that had a small chip on the bottom corner.

What’s in the kit and how it’s meant to work

You get six furniture markers (maple, oak, cherry, walnut, mahogany, black), six paper-wrapped wax sticks in matching tones, and a small sharpener for the wax. The idea is straightforward: for surface scratches and color loss on finished wood, the markers lay down pigment that blends the light scratch back into the surrounding finish. For deeper gouges or chipped edges, you use the wax to fill the void, level it, then tone it with a marker.

The markers aren’t “inky” like a highlighter; they behave more like a thin, fast-drying pigmented finish. There’s a whisper of tack for a few seconds, which is actually helpful for blending.

Setup and first passes

I always start on an inconspicuous spot. The caps aren’t a perfect predictor of the final color, so I made quick swatches on the underside of a shelf to see how each tone dried. With the stair rail (a medium oak with a warm cast), oak was close but slightly pale; a pass of cherry on top nudged it warmer and closer to the existing finish. Blending colors works well here—stippling with the tip rather than drawing long strokes helps avoid obvious lines.

On the dresser (a glossy cherry), cherry alone was too red; walnut knocked it back. That became a pattern across my tests: start with a lighter color than you think, then layer or mix to fine-tune. The markers dry fast, so keep a soft cloth handy. If you want to feather an edge, wipe within a couple of seconds. If you overshoot onto undamaged finish and it looks darker, a quick wipe almost always fixes it before it sets.

Odor is minimal. I’m sensitive to strong solvents, and I didn’t notice anything bothersome even in a small room.

Performance on common issues

• Light surface scratches on sealed finishes: This is where the kit shines. On my coffee table’s pale scuffs, a single pass with walnut followed by a light buff made them disappear unless you put your nose to the surface. From standing distance, they were effectively gone.

• Worn edges: My oak stair rail had a faded spot where hands and rings have taken a toll. Stippling oak, then tapping in a hint of cherry, restored the warm tone. It took two light layers for the color to hold, but the result blended into the surrounding area well.

• Deeper nicks and chips: The wax is useful, but it’s more crayon-soft than hard putty. It’s best for small chips, edge dings, and shallow gouges; it’s not ideal for hairline scratches. I sharpened the stick to a fine point, pressed wax into a cabinet corner chip, leveled with a plastic card, then toned with walnut. Up close, you can still see a slight difference in sheen, but visually the chip doesn’t catch the eye anymore. For narrow scratches, the wax tends to smear across the surface rather than pack in; the marker alone gave a cleaner result.

• High-visibility surfaces: On the dresser’s top, which is smooth and glossy, I had to be more careful. The marker dries to a satin-matte look. A fingertip of furniture polish after curing matched the sheen better and helped the repair disappear under raking light.

Color accuracy and range

The palette is geared toward classic warm wood tones. Maple is darker than the name suggests, and most colors lean warm/red rather than neutral or gray. That worked in my favor on walnut, cherry, and oak pieces with a warm cast. If your furniture trends to cool brown, gray-washed oak, or weathered finishes, you’ll struggle to find a true match here without noticeable warmth peeking through. In those cases, you can sometimes neutralize a too-red repair by layering a tiny bit of black and then feathering with oak, but it’s a compromise.

For dark espresso finishes, mahogany plus a whisper of black landed close enough on my nightstand that the previous pale gouges no longer drew attention.

Durability

These touch-ups are cosmetic, not structural. On the stair rail and table edges, the color held fine after weeks of daily use. On the tabletop, a water ring brushed across a repaired spot and dulled it slightly, so I reapplied and buffed again. I’d expect to re-touch very high-traffic or frequently cleaned areas occasionally, especially on horizontal surfaces that see moisture or cleaners.

The markers themselves capped tightly and didn’t dry out during my testing. I’d store them horizontally to keep the tips evenly inked.

Using the wax sticks effectively

The included sharpener is handy, but the wax remains soft. To get the most from it:
- Use wax only when there’s missing material (chips, gouges), not for fine scratches.
- Warm the wax slightly in your fingers, then press, don’t smear.
- Level with a plastic card or a flexible scraper and buff the surrounding area clean before coloring.
- Tone with a marker after leveling, not before. A second pass of marker may be needed to account for color lightening as it dries.

If you need a rock-hard repair for a tabletop chip, a wood putty or epoxy stick tinted to match will outclass this wax. The wax is best for quick, inconspicuous fill-ins on edges and corners.

Practical tips for better results

• Test and layer: Start lighter than you think; add warmth or depth with a second color.
• Stipple, don’t color: Dotting hides the repair better than dragging lines.
• Work quickly: The markers set fast; feather immediately if you need to soften an edge.
• Match sheen: After the marker dries, a touch of furniture polish or paste wax can help match a semi-gloss or gloss finish.
• Clean mistakes right away: A soft, slightly damp cloth (or a lightly dampened melamine sponge) pulls fresh color without lifting surrounding finish.
• Stick to finished wood: These are made for sealed surfaces. On raw or heavily worn wood, they’ll soak in unevenly and telegraph the repair.
• Blend colors: Don’t be afraid to mix. Oak plus cherry, or walnut plus a hint of black, covered most of my needs.

Where it fits—and where it doesn’t

The DAIXISM kit is great for homeowners looking to tidy up scuffs on finished furniture, stair rails, cabinets, and baseboards without diving into full refinishing. It’s an easy win before company visits, move-out inspections, or listing photos. If your home skews toward warm woods—oak, cherry, walnut, mahogany—the palette gives you useful matches. If your interiors lean to cool browns, grays, or modern washed finishes, you may want a set with neutrals and grays.

For deep structural damage, finish failings (peeling polyurethane), or large sun-faded areas, you’ll need different tools. Think sandpaper, stains, and topcoats, not markers.

Value and small gripes

For a compact kit, you get the right basics: six tones, a filler option, and a way to shape that filler. The markers are the stars; the wax is situational. I wish the color range included a neutral medium brown and a gray to cover popular contemporary finishes. Also, the color naming could better reflect the actual depth—“maple” reads more medium than light.

Those quibbles aside, the performance-to-effort ratio is high. In minutes, I made well-loved pieces look cared for again.

Recommendation

I recommend the DAIXISM furniture repair kit for quick, low-commitment touch-ups on finished wood in warm tones. The markers lay down convincing color, dry fast, and blend well with a little practice. They won’t make serious damage vanish, and the wax isn’t a fix-all, but for the everyday scuffs, edge wear, and small chips most homes accumulate, this kit earns its keep. If your furniture palette is mostly cool or gray-toned, consider a set with neutral/gray options; otherwise, this one hits the sweet spot of simplicity, effectiveness, and price.