Water Damage to Wooden Tables

One of the biggest complaints within the furniture industry is because of damage to different surfaces, one of which being wood. This damage can be caused through poor construction or because the surface hasn’t been looked after correctly, with the latter being the most likely. You might think that you have to become an expert to be able to preserve these products, in fact all you need is a basic understanding of wooden objects, a bit of common sense and a knowledge of how furniture is meant to be preserved. However, this can be easily avoided through some simple steps depending on the type of damage that has occurred to the wood.

The most common problem with wooden surfaces and in particular wooden tables, whether that be dining, console or coffee tables, is water damage. This damage is noticeable as unlike nicks and scratches it will leave rings on the tables/surfaces as the moisture seeps into the finish. Within seconds of seeing the rings or watermarks on the table you need to try and repair the damage as quickly as possible. Otherwise permanent damage will become a risk as the longer the stain is left on the surface then the harder it becomes to clean. The best way to get rid of the stain is through the use of an iron however the first step isn’t to grab the kitchen appliance as you need to place a thick towel on top of the table and onto the stain as quickly as possible. Then you will need to grab your iron and switch it on to a dry, low to medium setting and then press it over the towel for several seconds gently running it across the cloth in the direction of the grain. Whilst the iron is on the towel the gentle heat should warm the finish enough to release the moisture back up into the towel and out of the table as a result. When doing this every couple of seconds you should stop and check the results, this needs to be repeated until the stain has completely disappeared. Whilst carrying out the process you need to make sure that you do not overdo the pressing of the iron as this could cause the soleplate to the touch the wood which could result in permanent damage to the table through burning and if this happens there isn’t any methods to get it out! Once you have finished this and the stain has disappeared it is best to polish and buff the table as you would if you were going clean the table to make it look more presentable.

By following these few simple steps your wooden tables and surfaces should never suffer from water damage again!

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