When one side of wood is exposed to too much moisture and the other side in not, wood can warp. Repairing warped wood is a process of adding back the lost moisture and bending the wood back to its original position. This can be done in a variety of ways depending on the level of damage.
Instructions
1. Observe the size of the warp you want to fix to determine which method to begin with.
2. Moisten a paper towel and place the warped wood on it upside down.
3. Place some heavy objects on the wood. The wood will absorb the moisture from the towel and bend back into place.
4. Apply a wet towel to the warped side of the wood. Use a warm iron to iron the towel. The heat and moisture will pass through the wood causing it to straighten.
5. Use a steamer to apply steam directly to larger pieces of wood. Clamp some heavier objects on top of the wood and apply the steam.
6. Leave clamps in place for several days.
7. Continue to apply steam and pressure until the desired straightness is achieved.
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