I just bought a new coffee table and a glass of water was left on it for only about five minutes and the wood(probably
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Suzanne S
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particle board is more like it) swelled up and left a raised water mark. Any suggestions besides sanding down and refinishing. I don't think the cheap coffee table would be worth the work.
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Hi there Suzanne, I agree that it is most likely particle board for it to swell like that. What sort of top surface is that on there (the grey)? Sorry to say that the best fix for this is indeed to sand it down. You might have some luck with a couple soft and well placed taps with a hammer and then placing something heavy and flat on top of it for a while. That may flatten it back out, but probably will not make the mark itself disappear.
Dan's of Central Florida, Inc.
on Aug 28, 2011
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Hi Suzanne, Try using and Iron set for cotton and a thin dish towel over the area, this will press and dry it out. Next sand it with a block sander lightly to remove the ridge and apply some spot filler to the area. Now re-sand the top lightly and paint with a foam roller for a smooth finish.
Hudson Designs
on Aug 28, 2011
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Thank you for all your advice. I actually ended up returning the table. Not worth the work for a cheap table that cannot withstand even a little condensation from a water glass. If that mark appeared from a tiny bit of moisture, image what it would be like with normal wear-and-tear.
Suzanne S
on Aug 28, 2011
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Good point!!
Miriam Illions
on Aug 28, 2011
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I would have done the same thing! I'd also suggest picking up some coasters for your new table, unless it's a glass top, moisture won't be it's friend in the long run! Glad you solved the issue...
Imagery
on Aug 29, 2011
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This is one reason why I don't built furniture with boards made out of glue, paper, and sawdust.....Working with real wood has its advantages...
KMS Woodworks
on Aug 29, 2011
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Well, glad it turned out good for you in the end. And yes, coasters are your friend - at least according to my wife, personally I forget to put them down too often, just ask her. :)
Dan's of Central Florida, Inc.
on Aug 29, 2011
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