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TraumaJacques

383 posts in 400 days


264 days ago

Topic tags/keywords: oak question

I need advise please

Last weekend I inadvertently placed a paper plate full of hot waffles directly onto the Oak dinning room table. To my dismay it left a white stain the size of a diner plate right in the middle of the table. The only attempt I have made is a damp cloth which did nothing, before I do anything else and risk making things worse I thought I would ask for some advice. The finish on the table is commercial sprayed on poly. (I bought this table from a store)
Thanks in advance

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NY_Rocking_Chairs

435 posts in 497 days


263 days ago

Take it back to the store.

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roman

1125 posts in 793 days


263 days ago

sometimes if you just leave it alone it dissappears…..............if it doesnt, strip and re-finish

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Damian Penney

1030 posts in 891 days


263 days ago

Yeah leave it alone and hope it evaporates.

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tbone

48 posts in 584 days


263 days ago

White spots or rings are usually caused by water vapor trapped in the finish. Waiting MAY be the best solution. It should eventually evaporate.
http://www.furniturefixer.com/tiparkiv.htm#4

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TraumaJacques

383 posts in 400 days


263 days ago

Thanks guys. this might just be the beginning of a new project for me I can see it now G&G dinner table hmmmm!

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SCOTSMAN

2244 posts in 485 days


263 days ago

get some brown paper and soak it in oil place it over the affected part then place a medium hot iron on top of it keep it moving the heat brings the water up and the oil replaces it and bingo bango jobs done thios really works dont have the iron too hot and triaL AND PATIENCE WILL tell you the heat trequired Alistair ps I have done this many times it works tung oil or danish etc etc

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woodworm

8309 posts in 490 days


263 days ago

Very interesting tips, Scotsman! Thanks fo sharing

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TraumaJacques

383 posts in 400 days


262 days ago

Thanks alot guys it as been a week and nothing has changed so I will be giving Alistair’s method a try will keep you posted on the result thanks again.

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Gofor

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262 days ago

The white stain tells me the finish is not polyurethane. It is probably commercially sprayed lacquer or a water-based acrylic, altho oil is possible.

Try Alistair’s tip. If that does not work (which is the best shot) sometimes a rag flat with denatured alcohol will absorb the moisture, but the heat is the best bet. Try the alcohol on an inconspicuous spot first, tho, because if the finish is shellac, it will dissolve it.

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