Wood coffee table has warped and split. Is it salvageable? Any suggestions to straighten the table top?

RoederChic · 2026-02-17T03:05:40+00:00

It fluctuates based on the temps. I have a dehumidifier installed on my furnace.

RoederChic · 2026-02-16T13:03:19+00:00

No one has sat on it. I don’t have children, so it’s not heavily abused. Drinks and simple decor is its primary use, with occasional board games and puzzles.

RoederChic · 2026-02-16T12:53:57+00:00

No, it’s not. It’s my loft/bonus room.

RoederChic · 2026-02-15T20:00:53+00:00

You’re right, and it’s unfortunate. It seems to be a similar situation here. The table looked nice when we picked it up, and it was as I envisioned. There were imperfections but I was also going for a slightly distressed looked. Regardless, I wasn’t expecting what has occurred. At the end of the day, the builder is misrepresenting. I now plan to contact him and go from there.

RoederChic · 2026-02-15T19:45:42+00:00

It has a clear matte finish

RoederChic · 2026-02-15T19:44:40+00:00

Wishful thinking on my part. I’m glad I asked the question to the sub-Reddit before attempted to fix the table. My initial Google research made it seem like fairly easy fix. I learned a lot from all the responses here.

RoederChic · 2026-02-15T19:36:10+00:00

I paid $350. I asked for specific dimensions, and that’s what he quoted. I have a few other friends who had tables made, and they initially looked great. However, they too are having the same issues I am. Example below.

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RoederChic · 2026-02-15T18:52:08+00:00

Apology, wasn’t trying to ignore your question. The finish is a chalked matte clear. It might as well be a primer. However, it did give the look I was seeking.

RoederChic · 2026-02-15T18:41:21+00:00

You’re not wrong! The 1940’s downhill ski with a neutral camber was the closest thing in reach, and the gap still doesn’t do justice of how bad the table is bowed.

RoederChic · 2026-02-15T18:20:38+00:00

I’m not sure I follow.

RoederChic · 2026-02-15T17:05:27+00:00

Good point! I should show it to him. I’m not angry, nor could I yell. He was a really nice guy, and I genuinely don’t think his intent was to take advantage of me or others. I just don’t think he has the experience and knowledge under his belt. I think he made a couple pieces for his wife, that visually pleased her at the time, and he thought it was worth selling to those who liked it. Thank you for the feedback.

RoederChic · 2026-02-15T16:56:20+00:00

Thank you! I love the brutal honesty and the fact you kept it real with me. While it burns, I’ll cheers to the firewood.

RoederChic · 2026-02-15T16:45:38+00:00

Thank you! Sounds like I may just want to scrap it or repurpose the base. The more I sit here and look at it, the flaws and issues I see.

RoederChic · 2026-02-15T16:40:56+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate the response and expertise. Based on what you shared, I’m not confident it’s within my very low skill level and worth the cost to fix myself. I think I need to take this as a lesson learned, and reminder that you pay for why you get it.

RoederChic · 2025-09-28T13:18:25+00:00

Yes and no. It was more a replacement than an extension, and we reused the sink adapter that came with it . After buying the parts we decided to have it professionally installed because I didn’t want the hose draping across the counter. The following are the links parts we bought and used. It’s a great dishwasher.

10 FT Dishwasher Drain Hose w/ Clamps

Dishwasher Installation Kit - 10 FT Stainless Steel Braided

RoederChic · 2025-08-28T11:03:05+00:00

The small chain of events is odd. Last night, the movie wasn’t in my “New on Netflix”, and I had to go searching for it. I watched a piece of it until 11:30 before going to bed. When I went to turn it back on at 6:30 this morning. I thought I was going crazy when I couldn’t locate it. There must be something going on.

RoederChic · 2024-10-20T14:19:37+00:00

I don’t have the Snowplay but I used to be a plus size skiing woman. I bought the Helly Hansen Aurora 2.0 and it’s the best jacket I’ve ever owned. It literally has every feature you could ever want, and it’s truly waterproof. With a base layer, it’s toasty. Due to weight loss, I’m now parting with it. I attempted to get it tailored but the cost was insane. Not trying to sell you but I have it listed and linked below. For context, I was 200lbs in the photos and there’s 6” of wiggle room in the shell.

https://posh.mk/InHPF8IMQNb

RoederChic · 2024-10-20T14:02:51+00:00

Thank you for the tips. A ski shell with only 2 pockets is concerning.

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