Thread: Advice on finish lifted from spilled water

If you sand it you are never going to be able to do it evenly when you get close to the raised sides, it will look patchy and whatever finish you apply either stain or clear that area will be highlighted.

If they were mine and had to be kept i would put another solid top on, either thick enough to be higher than the original sides or trim the original sides down to the existing top and overhang the new top on the sides and front. I would oil the new top to better cope with water and would use a cleaner restorer on the rest of the unit to bring the timber back to life.

Thanks mate, appreciate the advice. Yeah I get your point about not being able to get close enough to the sides. I don't particularly want to change the look so will need to think about next steps. Cheers.