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Wooden desk - problem with oiled finish

Belinda
6 years ago

Hi guys. My partner and I have almost completed a renovation to a spare bedroom - converting it to an office with custom cabinets. I love the look of a wooden butcher block style desk with white cabinets so my cabinet maker sourced me a nice piece of Sapele which he finished with Danish Oil. He recommended this and I was a little doubtful about the durability but went ahead with it.

Well, it looks just beautiful but now I am regretting my choice. My partner and I moved the computer equipment in (after the desk sat with the oil on it for over a week) and I've noticed that the little rubber feet under the monitors is leaving marks on the surface. I've informed my cabinet maker, but what are my options going forward?

Are things like mouse mats now going to be a problem as well?

I've attached a picture of the damaged surface and a bonus pic of the reno in progress.


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