How water damages wooden furniture?
Wood is a natural substance that, if exposed to water or excessive moisture without protection, may decay and grow mold. An increase in moisture content can cause wood to swell and shift. Additionally, the wood finish on some wooden furniture might leave watermarks. Keep in mind that light watermarks indicate that the stain is still on the surface while dark watermarks indicate that water has already penetrated through the wood finishing.
Different kinds of wood react to water damage in different ways. For example, a wood veneer may raise from the glue joint as a result of moisture, but man-made woods, such MDF, may crumble and disintegrate. It is imperative to arm yourself with the knowledge and practical advice you need to spare yourself and your furniture from any additional headache when you suffer water damage, regardless of the type of wood furniture you own.
How can swollen, water-damaged wood furniture be repaired?
Water damage is unavoidable and unexpected, and dealing with it on hardwood furniture can be difficult. There will be times when you deal with fair light damages that are simple to fix, but you might want to be prepared for the serious ones with the help of the following advice.
Hiring a professional instead
Professional services for restoring and repairing water-damaged furniture are provided by several businesses. Professionals in this sector have received training in how to improve and locate other concealed problems. having received specific training in managing a variety of water-damaged scenarios and selecting the best course of action.
About Woodard Cleaning & Restoration
We offer cleaning services for both residential and commercial premises, including carpet, hard surface, furniture, and rug cleaning. For residential and commercial clients, we also offer restoration services for water, fire, board-up, storm, and smoke damage. Call us at +1 (416) 938 0774 or fill out the form online for further information or inquiries.
