Modern oak table. Colour faded where tried to remove childs paint stain. How can I restore it?

Is it stained (as in wood stain) or painted. If it has been wood stained, try rubbing mayonnaise on it. Work it in like a polish. Has worked for me on heat discoloration to my wood table. If that doesn't try an Orange Glo product. If all else fails, sand it down and restain/paint. Kids are fun. Good luck!Modern oak table. Colour faded where tried to remove childs paint stain. How can I restore it?
Without knowing what is the finish, the wood, the color and the extent of damage, it's difficult to suggest a solution.





Most commercial furniture is finished with lacquer, sometimes the lacquer has color in it. Sanding, applying a stain (meant to be applied to raw wood), and ';slapping on some polyurethane'; is probably not the right approach if you want it to look the same.





I do these repairs professionally and use a variety of techniques based on the damage I see, what has worked for this before, and even some trials to see how it is responding. It may be something as simple as adding back a bit of colored lacquer (toner) with spray or padding and then just adjusting the gloss level.





Color matching is a whole different issue and there is no substitute for this other than experience, samples, and color theory knowledge.





I suggest you call in a professional. If you don't, just be prepared to live with an obvious patch or entire strip and refinish. (I am currently waiting on finish to dry on a dining table that the owner tried a DIY approach to repairing some damage and caused more. Now it's strip and refinish time.)Modern oak table. Colour faded where tried to remove childs paint stain. How can I restore it?
You've said it's oak table, so it is natural in color? Try to use a sandpaper and use a varnish so it will look new again. Check in your area what varnish shade will look best on your table. Good luck.