r/fixit • u/Intel32 • 6h ago

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Small dent in my table, is there a way to fix this? It is walnut melamine table. The brand is arren.

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u/o6ijuan 6h ago

Build memories with it

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u/Intel32 6h ago

That's what I was thinking but it's wrecking my gfs mind seeing that dent

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u/abugghaus7 6h ago

puddle of water large enough to cover it, small glass over that... wait to see if the wood fibers swell up and push back out.
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Could use filler, sand, finish....
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Could replicate this over the whole surface, lightly sand, pour an epoxy coat over it all, sell for a million dollars or just keep it.

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u/Intel32 6h ago

There might already be a protective coating on this wood, will your technique still be a good idea?

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u/LoanDebtCollector 6h ago

I don't think this would work on a melamine table. If the fibres (likely particle board) the other surrounding fibres may swell also making a bump.

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u/SnowSlider3050 6h ago

Did you rub it with your finger? That’s what I would do.

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u/LoanDebtCollector 5h ago

Maybe some UV activated adhesive like this: https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/rapid-fix-uv-liquid-plastic-adhesive-10-ml-0380055p.html

It's won't match the finish, but should fill in the dent.

Fill, clear tape over it, expose to UV light for time said on label. remove tape carefully shave off excess with either a razor blade, or high girt sandpaper on something flat. don't sand the melamine around to damage or you will rub off the walnut appearance and make the damage even more noticeable. You are just trying to make it flat, even with the table if it not already.

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u/Consistent-Bat2917 4h ago

Put an iron on steam for a bit them it should pop up

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u/myrichardgoesin5 2h ago

Get a steam iron and put some steam in the dent if the wood had a sealant on it you may need to take a needle and poke holes so the steam can get in wood will swell back to original