Treating Water Damaged Wood Furniture

Mix up your bondo apply to the uneven damaged section then sand smooth.

Treating water damaged wood furniture.

Some woods and finishes respond better to certain treatments and you could further damage a surface by using an inappropriate stain removal method. That saves a battered and discoloured oak table from being dumped and brings many more years of use and beauty out of a solid oak table. And if you have a beloved piece of furniture you want to save you could try isolating and drying it out but the damage may already be done especially if you see drywall water damage. Before using any treatment to remove water marks do some research.

If the stain disappears good. In some special circumstances like in the event the water has soaked the furniture for a long period of time the upholstery may need to be removed entirely so that the cleaning treating and drying process can get to those hard to reach places that were damaged. Rub the area with an oily furniture polish mayonnaise or petroleum jelly. Water will permanently damage most porous materials by shrinking or warping them and mildew will damage them even further.

The goal is to displace the water mark with the oil. Step 1 drying wood furniture. So that s the end of this furniture restoration journey. You may also like to read another furniture restoration piece when i rescued a water damaged indian hardwood box.

If possible read any information that you might have from the manufacturer of your furniture or call its customer service department for suggestions. Not only does water stain wood but it also sometimes leaves behind toxic mold and mildew that needs to be removed promptly. Even a quick touch up can damage an heirloom. Clean the mold off the furniture first then repair and restore it.

Start with the first and if it doesn t work then try the next step. If the stain is still there try step 2. Read on for steps you can take to restore your water wrecked furniture and carpeting. Repair major damage if you have a charming wood piece but a major eyesore is detracting from its overall look it s time to break out the bondo all purpose filler.

When wood furniture is damaged by water it requires restorative care to ensure that it remains strong and functional. When a piece of wood furniture has been soaked in water the very first thing to do is to let it dry. Whether the piece of furniture you plan to treat is made from soft pine wood. Often the damage is quite manageable or at least subject to partial repair.

Bondo is an alternative to normal wood fillers preferred by many furniture restorers on hometalk. On a wood table water spills wet glasses or vases and hot dishes can leave behind unsightly white marks and rings when the moisture seeps into the finish.