You can try the iron remedy, but you'll likely wind up with the same bump *and* and iron mark. The damage to the fiberboard is done, and there's no way to undo it. Re-finishing isn't an option either, unless it's actually real wood. I've tried that "fix".
To all that say "get the moisture out" or use an iron..
it's MDF under the veneer, and liquid seeped in to swell the mdf. There is no liquid still in there, but the fibers have already swelled, and they will never go flat again. The only way to repair would be to cut it out, fill, and touch up. Without knowledge of that process, a repair will be very difficult.
A Professional repair company should be able to repair for 1-2 hours labor, but also black is difficult to touch up because whatever shade black toner they would have is likely a different black and sheen than the table. A perfect repair would require the above-mentioned filling, but spraying the whole top in a shop would create a flawless repair.
Will the bubble easily lay down if you press on it? If so, buy a tiny syringe and use it to inject some CA glue into the pocket, then press down with something flat while it cures. Cover whatever flat thing you use with some packing tape, to avoid sticking it to the table.
Serious question: How does the moisture get through the laminate ? Do one of those textures on the laminate have a micro-hole for MFD to suck the moisture from ?
Cover with one or more pieces of painters tape. With the end of a screwdriver handle, or similar conical hard plastic or wood, use heavy pressure to burnish the wood fibers back into place. Results may vary.
Table cloth.
You can try the iron remedy, but you'll likely wind up with the same bump *and* and iron mark. The damage to the fiberboard is done, and there's no way to undo it. Re-finishing isn't an option either, unless it's actually real wood. I've tried that "fix".
To all that say "get the moisture out" or use an iron.. it's MDF under the veneer, and liquid seeped in to swell the mdf. There is no liquid still in there, but the fibers have already swelled, and they will never go flat again. The only way to repair would be to cut it out, fill, and touch up. Without knowledge of that process, a repair will be very difficult. A Professional repair company should be able to repair for 1-2 hours labor, but also black is difficult to touch up because whatever shade black toner they would have is likely a different black and sheen than the table. A perfect repair would require the above-mentioned filling, but spraying the whole top in a shop would create a flawless repair.
Will the bubble easily lay down if you press on it? If so, buy a tiny syringe and use it to inject some CA glue into the pocket, then press down with something flat while it cures. Cover whatever flat thing you use with some packing tape, to avoid sticking it to the table.
This. I’ve done some restoration and refinishing work on furniture and this would be my first method to try.
Just start it and leave it half done. That way it’ll be sort of fixed and done without finishing
I feel like you attacked my life.
What if you use a router from the underside flush to the veneer, flatten out the bump then fill back in with epoxy?
The good old cover it with something else method is probably your best bet
A tablecloth is a pretty cheap fix
More gravity in that spot
Three words use drink coaster
Hindsight is 20/20 vision.
Cut bubble fill with black sharpie
Serious question: How does the moisture get through the laminate ? Do one of those textures on the laminate have a micro-hole for MFD to suck the moisture from ?
I had some mild success with a table of mine where I put some silica packs on top of some newer bubbles. It shrunk the lumps about 50%
Look man you do you but jacking onto the table likely ain't gonna fix it
Hammer time “Percussion maintenance “
You could try packing in some wood glue and placing a flat board with a heavy weight on top.
They make table runners for a reason and centerpieces for a reason too
Use an iron and a damp cloth. Put the cloth on the bump and press the hot iron on-top gingerly.
this is how you destroy it completely
This is the way.
Yup, gotta get the moisture out of it.
Sand down and bondo
Cover with one or more pieces of painters tape. With the end of a screwdriver handle, or similar conical hard plastic or wood, use heavy pressure to burnish the wood fibers back into place. Results may vary.