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Is re-doing a table top a job for some one?

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  • 02-11-2020 2:45pm
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    Heighway61
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    She who shall not be named put a towel on our dining table and proceded to do some ironing. The heat went through the clothes and towel and caused the surface to turn white. Don't think it's through to the wood, but not sure. Wouldn't be economical to dip. Would fixing this be a job somebody would do or would it be too small a job. It's not an overly expensive table but it's nice and would rather not have to replace it.


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    magicbastarder
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    IIRC the milkiness is caused by moisture trapped in whatever the coating on the table surface is.
    i have read that - ironically - ironing the table again with a dry towel between the table and the iron can drive the moisture out.


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    magicbastarder
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    https://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/house-cleaning/tips/remove-water-stains-from-wood/


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    Heighway61
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    A picture of the damage:

    531494.jpg


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    magicbastarder
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    worth trying the hairdryer trick on it first i suspect?


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    dathi
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    and if you are brave you could do the burning meths trick dab some meths on a small area with cotton wool and the set light to the meths it drives out the moisture without damaging the finish on the table


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    Double Barrel
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    HW61
    Along the same line but a more comprehensive take on MB’s - BHG link.

    The use of methylated spirit and an open flame is discussed in # 25.
    Good luck

    Take a look here:
    https://www.mountainwoodworker.com/articles/Tips_for_Removing_Water_Stains_from_Wood.pdf


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    Heighway61
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    I've nothing to lose now so will give those suggestions a try. If nothing works I'll try the fire trick. Not hopful, but maybe it'll work.


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