I extremely absently mindedly ironed a patch on a part of pants on an old maple table using the cotton and steam settings. I’ve been meaning for a few years to refinish the table and now seems as good a time as any.
What can I do to repair the ugly “stain” on it?
Thanks
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Is the a solid Maple table or a veneer?
Is the finish oil or water based? A test of finish compatibility is in order.
Looks like finish damage rather than Maple damage. Sand the "stain" out taking care to smooth the transition between the unmarred finish and the bare maple.
If the table is veneered, you need to be careful to only sand the finish off as the veneer is very thin.
Lightly sand the whole tabletop to provide the existing finish with a tooth for the new finish to bond.
Frankie
It’s solid maple, I think over 50 yrs. old. Found a restore antique maple web page and plan to use lacquer thinner and denatured alcohol to test if lacquer or shellac.
Had it for about 15 years and been thinking to refinish it and the chairs. Guess I’ll roll up my sleeves and do the whole thing – including the removable leaves. It’s one more thing to add to the list that includes painting the house.
I'll admit it was a really dumb idea to use an iron, but the old being in a hurry won out over common sense.
Thanks for your advice.
Alchohol will usually remove those water stains. Nothing to lose by trying.
I remove it myself with alcohol, preferably 96%, should help!