07-04-2025, 12:26 AM
Blisters? I'm not sure that's the right word, but it's a small raised bump on the surface.
This is our kitchen table; bought during the great COVID supply chain shortage. It was overpriced and low quality.
Our kid came home from school and left a wet umbrella on the table. By the time Mom got home two hours later, the damage was done. It looks like the veneer, or maybe the particle board underneath, absorbed water and swelled.
What can I do?
I'm tempted to try a hot iron. I’ve heard you can fix wood dents with steam, but in this case, the damage is from moisture expanding the material. I’m not sure if heat can reverse that, maybe it’ll dry it out and make the bumps less noticeable?
Aside from just living with it, does anyone have any suggestions?
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This is our kitchen table; bought during the great COVID supply chain shortage. It was overpriced and low quality.
Our kid came home from school and left a wet umbrella on the table. By the time Mom got home two hours later, the damage was done. It looks like the veneer, or maybe the particle board underneath, absorbed water and swelled.
What can I do?
I'm tempted to try a hot iron. I’ve heard you can fix wood dents with steam, but in this case, the damage is from moisture expanding the material. I’m not sure if heat can reverse that, maybe it’ll dry it out and make the bumps less noticeable?
Aside from just living with it, does anyone have any suggestions?