Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - burn on table
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Roger P. Siegel
06-08-02, 09:38 AM
Put a hot casserole on top of a placemat which left a waffel design on the table. How do I get rid of it?
George
06-08-02, 07:12 PM
Depending on the depth of the impressions, you may be able to rememdy this yourself. I'm assuming that no cloth fibers were transferred to the surface.
First, dampen a brush with lacquer thinner and lightly brush the affected area. Go slowly, with a damp brush (not wet) and see if you can't level the surface some wiht this method.
Don't brush hard or long - you're trying for as little effect as possible.
If you do manage to move the finish around to a more level position, let it dry completely (overnight). Sand with 600 grit wet/dry paper lubricated with water to level out the remaining high spots. Use an aerosol lacquer to fill inthe low areas - don't try to flood them, just one or two passes, let it all dry, the resand to level it out.
Patience and a steady hand can restore the top.
First, dampen a brush with lacquer thinner and lightly brush the affected area. Go slowly, with a damp brush (not wet) and see if you can't level the surface some wiht this method.
Don't brush hard or long - you're trying for as little effect as possible.
If you do manage to move the finish around to a more level position, let it dry completely (overnight). Sand with 600 grit wet/dry paper lubricated with water to level out the remaining high spots. Use an aerosol lacquer to fill inthe low areas - don't try to flood them, just one or two passes, let it all dry, the resand to level it out.
Patience and a steady hand can restore the top.