REALINN Wood Furniture Repair Kit- Set of 28 - Touch Up Markers, Fillers with Wood Putty - Repair Scratch, Cracks, Hole, Discoloration for Wooden Door, Floor, Table, Cabinet

Why I reached for this kit

I keep a small bin of touch-up supplies for wood around the shop—markers, wax sticks, a putty or two. The REALINN wood repair kit promised to consolidate all of that into one compact box: 12 colored fillers, 8 touch-up markers, a small tub of putty, a beeswax cube, brushes, sandpapers, a sponge, and a scraper. I spent a couple of weekends using it on a handful of real-world problems: a scratched oak stair tread, a dinged walnut table edge, a chewed door molding, a chipped veneer cabinet corner, and superficial scuffs on a maple dresser. It’s not a magic wand, but it’s a capable, thoughtfully assembled kit that covers most day-to-day furniture and floor repairs very well.

What’s inside and how it’s organized

The kit’s value starts with breadth. The 12 filler shades span from whites and grays through maple, cedar, cherry, teak, and walnut tones. The 8 markers hit the common touch-up colors (white, gray, oak, maple, cherry, walnut, mahogany, black). The fillers are soft enough to press into chips and cracks with the included scraper, then smoothed and feathered. The markers are solvent-like pens that lay down color cleanly and can be used to draw grain lines or tint the filler after it’s set.

A couple of small but useful add-ons: the two sandpaper sheets (medium and fine) help you knock down highs and nibs, and the beeswax lets you final-buff small fills or add a subtle sheen. Everything packs back into the box neatly, which matters if you plan to keep this on a shelf and reach for it occasionally.

My one organization gripe: the color labeling on the fillers could be clearer. I ended up making tiny swatches on a scrap card and keeping it in the box. If you buy this, I’d recommend doing the same—dab a dot of each filler and a line from each marker onto a card, label it, and you have a quick reference the next time you need a match.

Test 1: Scratched oak stair tread

For a cluster of long, light scratches from a dog nail, I skipped fillers and went straight to the markers. On oak, layering “oak” and a little “walnut” darkened the scratch just enough to blend into the grain without closing the scratch line itself. The chisel tip on the markers is handy—you can use the edge for hairline scratches or the broad face to shade a wider scuff.

A quick tip that worked well: wipe immediately with a slightly damp cloth if the color is too heavy, then reapply. The ink lifts easily in the first minute, which makes blending very forgiving. After the tread dried, I buffed lightly. In normal lighting the scratches were essentially invisible; in raking sunlight, you could still track them if you knew where to look (that’s true of almost any marker repair).

Test 2: Dinged walnut table edge

This was a pea-sized chip on a walnut veneer edge. I packed the walnut-toned filler into the void, overfilled just slightly, and used the plastic scraper to level it. Ten minutes later, a light pass with fine sandpaper feathered the perimeter. The color was close, but I added a touch of “mahogany” marker to mimic a darker grain band running through that section. A few strokes brought the fill to life.

Finish-wise, satin-to-matte surfaces hide repairs best. On this table’s semi-gloss edge, the fill blended well from most angles, but in bright afternoon light you can spot a difference in sheen. A quick rub with the beeswax mitigated that and unified the luster. If your top surface is glossy, expect to do a little extra sheen management; there’s no clear topcoat in the kit.

Test 3: Chewed door molding

Softwood trim with rounded bite marks—exactly the kind of damage fillers are meant for. I kneaded a mix of “white maple” and a touch of “cedar” to land in the right color family (start with the lighter color and add darker in small increments—much easier to control). After pressing the blend into the divots, I used the scraper and then a damp sponge to clean the edges. Once set, I used the “maple” marker to draw faux grain through the filled zones. The molding looked solid again without repainting the entire run. If your trim is painted, the white and gray fillers double as patching compounds you can then paint over.

Test 4: Chipped veneer cabinet corner

Corners are tricky because they catch the eye. Here I used a slightly darker filler than the surrounding veneer (cherry plus a touch of walnut), filled flush, and then glazed the edge with the “cherry” marker to reintroduce warmth. The result held up well to casual inspection. Running a finger along the corner, you feel a slight softness compared to wood, but visually it passes the standing-back test.

Test 5: Surface scuffs on a maple dresser

Superficial abrasion, no loss of material. This is marker-only territory. The “maple” marker looked too yellow at first, but stippling with the tip and immediately blending with a damp cloth controlled the saturation. On light woods, less is more—build up slowly and feather outward.

Color matching and blending

Color range is this kit’s biggest strength. Between the 12 fillers and 8 markers, I could get very close on oak, walnut, cherry, pine, and various maples. Mixing the fillers is straightforward and surprisingly effective. The key is to:

• Start with the lighter filler and add darker in tiny amounts.
• Test on a scrap or an inconspicuous area.
• Let the fill set before final color tuning with the markers.

Recreating grain makes a disproportionate difference. Even on a good color match, a dead-flat patch looks fake. A couple of faint, slightly wavy lines in the right direction helps the eye read “wood,” not “patch.”

Ease of use and cleanup

The workflow is simple: fill, level, touch up color, buff. The plastic scraper is the unsung hero—it’s stiff enough to slice excess filler cleanly without digging into adjacent finish. The included brushes are fine for applying putty in tight spots, though I mostly used the scraper and my finger. I found the fillers workable for several minutes; they firm up enough to sand or color within about 10–20 minutes. The markers dry quickly and don’t smear after a minute or two.

Cleanup is minimal. A damp cloth handles most mistakes. Keep a melamine sponge (magic eraser) nearby if you want to pull back heavier marker application without affecting the surrounding finish too much.

Durability and finish

For cosmetic repairs, the kit performs well. On lower-traffic areas (legs, sides, trim), fills and touch-ups hold up without further attention. On high-wear horizontal surfaces—tabletops, stair treads—expect to refresh now and then, especially if the original sheen is high-gloss. The kit’s fillers and markers blend better into satin and matte finishes. If you need a perfect sheen match on a glossy surface, you’ll want a compatible clear topcoat, which this kit doesn’t include.

Where it falls short

• Color labeling could be clearer on the filler tubes. Swatch your kit on day one.
• The markers skew a touch warm in a few tones; adjust by layering a neutral (gray/black/white) sparingly to cool the color.
• No clear finishing coat. Repairs in glossy, high-wear areas may telegraph under strong light unless you manage sheen with wax or a separate topcoat.
• This isn’t structural repair. Deep gouges in solid wood or broken corners may need wood epoxy, sanding, and stain—outside the scope of this kit.

None of these are dealbreakers; they’re just boundaries to keep expectations realistic.

Practical tips from the bench

• Work in good, natural light. Matching under warm indoor bulbs can fool your eye.
• Always start lighter, both in filler mix and marker application, and build up.
• Overfill slightly, then level with the scraper; it’s easier than trying to add material to a low spot later.
• Feather the edges with fine sandpaper once the filler sets; go gently to avoid burning through surrounding finish.
• Draw grain lines last, following the actual wood’s direction and spacing.
• Buff with the beeswax for a more unified look on satin finishes.

Value

Considering the number of colors and the inclusion of both fillers and markers, the kit is good value. A little material goes a long way, and having all the shades in one box beats buying individual pens and putties piecemeal. For homeowners, property managers, furniture flippers, and even pros who need an all-in-one touch-up set on service calls, it earns its keep.

Recommendation

I recommend the REALINN wood repair kit for anyone looking to handle everyday cosmetic wood repairs without hauling out sanders and stains. It’s versatile, easy to use, and the color range—especially with mixable fillers—covers most species and finishes you’ll encounter. You’ll still see limits on glossy, high-wear surfaces and on deep structural damage, and I wish the color labeling were clearer. But for scratches, chips, edge dings, veneer nicks, and scuffed trim, this kit consistently delivered clean, convincing fixes with minimal fuss.