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i just bought a brand new solid oak dining table from a reputable, european family owned business....?
it's beautiful and i have had it for only a few months now and i noticed just recently on the top a couple of small hairline type cracks. i am not positive, but i don't **think** they were there before. also, it looks as if one of the slats that make up the top of the table swelled or something and is raised slightly higher now, revealing a milimeter or 2 of the side. because of this, the top of the table isn't totally flat anymore. i am wondering, is this "normal?" what other reasons, besides say bad craftsmanship would cause this? weather, i dunno...anything? it's not like we dance on it so i am wondering now if i was ripped off or something...
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- tylernmiLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
That condition you describe sounds very much like the wood is swelling from moisture. Has anyone spilled something that wasn't wiped up and seeped into the surface? Do you live in a place with high humidity? Try placing a heavy item on the raised place for a few days and see if it will flatten out. If the company is reputable, you weren't ripped off. If the wood has warped, it is because of the conditions in your home. Best wishes
- sensible_manLv 71 decade ago
If it was a reputable company, the problem is probably humidity. Wood needs a certain amount of moisture but under/over moisture will cause the wood to shrink or expand. In your case, I would guess that it is high humidity causing the wood to swell.
- laurel gLv 61 decade ago
It is possible, that you did not wipe up water, any wet spills, or that you did not oil the woods, properly. It is not considered o.k. to have a piece of furniture for that long, and THEN decide you do not like how it is behaving. Talk to the family who own the business, if they still own it. Tell them what has happened, and ask if they have ideas to help you out.
Source(s): store owner
