Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Bump on top of cherry entertainment center from water off a glass

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08-28-00, 04:14 PM
My daughter left a glass on top of my cherry entertainment center, and the resulting water caused the wood to bump up a bit. Not really bad, but I would like to fix it without having to refinish the whole top. Is this possible?

08-28-00, 06:15 PM
The only way I can imagine that condensation from a water glass affecting the top as you say is:

1) the top is unfinished and

2) the top is veneer over particle board.

If I am correct, the particle board has swollen, causing the bump. The only cure I can think of, aside from replacing (not refinishing) the top, is to take a smooth block of wood (about five by five inches), place it on the bump, and hit it with a hammer.

I know this doesn't sound much like an artistic approach, but if my original assumptions are correct, it's the only thing I can think of.

Other readers may have better advice.

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George T.
08-29-00, 07:44 AM
Dear George,
thank-you for your advice!