Does Water break Wood?

Question

i have a bracelet that is made of wood, and i put water on it.. does water destroy wood or make it easy to break coz my wood bracelet suddenly had white spots on it... does water break wood?

Answer 1

No, but if not correctly treated then wood will rot.

Answer 2

Unfortunately these types of marks are generally permanent due to the fact that the water condensation from the glass has affected the finish on the wood. Completely fixing will require refinishing. Sometimes you can refinish just the parts where the damage is done. However, when that is done you generally can't match the surrounding finish. You might be able to remove the 'top board' of the piano if that is where the water rings are and refinish just that top board and be ok. One option that my wife has used on some of the same type of problem we had is 'wax pencils' from the local hardware store (Lowe's, Home Depot). These wax pencils come in lot of various colors so you can match the color to the wood that needs to be repaired. They even have a 'kit' that have 4 or 5 different colors so you can do multi colored / grained surfaces. Once you do this it actually turns out quite good. Keep the pencils around however as depending upon use, this wax will eventually wear off. Hope this helps and good luck!

Answer 3

Actually wood is more likely to crack as it dries out...not by just getting wet.

I'll take a guess here... your wood bracelet has a finish, yes?

The white spots could be moisture trapped in the finish.

Try using a paper towel, and polish the spots just a bit... try not to 'scratch' the bracelet. If the spots are just water stains on the surface, this will take them off.

If the blemishes are actually inside the finish, you can use your hair dryer, just a little... to cause it to evaporate. I use this technique on furniture, so I can let it blow longer than you will want to with the bracelet. Put your hair dryer on the low heat setting... and with the bracelet on something that won't object to getting a little warm (stove top, or upside down cake pan, for example, but not a laminate countertop)... let it blow on the bracelet just enough to get it warm, but not too hot. You might need to hold the bracelet in place with a dowel, or pencil (no inkpens, hehehe). The idea is to heat the finish just enough to let the moisture evaporate, but no more.
So dont use more than a couple of minutes at a time, with the bracelet. (Furniture, because it is thicker, can take the heat longer)

I'd hazard a guess that youve just got some hard water spots, and a little polishing will take them off. Try that first.

Oh, by the way... there are special saws that use high pressure water to cut things....even steel... hehehehe.. but when wood cracks, its usually because of stress in the wood grain caused by its drying out. Shouldnt be a problem in your case, this is something that would concern antique dealers and furniture builders, when looking at moisture content change over a period of years.

Good Luck

Answer 4

Hi:

Yes and no:

the only three way I know of water breaking wood is by freezing( but it would take very cold temperatures like in Russia or Candana) ,snow on a tree branch, and by a High pressure water jet cutter other than that No, The white spots might be mold or water discolortion

Hope this answers your question.

Answer 5

Yes, water destroys wood eventually. Since wood is porous, wood would retain water and rot.

I don't think water would break wood - unless its travelling in a very high speed and volume. Notice the water coming out of the fireman's hoses.

Answer 6

I think what you are really asking is how to protect your bracelet against water. Unprotected, your bracelet will suffer. There are many sealants out there to protect wood. You can find many at any home improvement store. Minwax is a brand that has them in small containers. If you like your bracelet glossy or matt will determine which you buy. You do not want to buy any protectant that is a stain, because it will change the look of your bracelet.

Answer 7

After the water evaporated from the wood it left behind whatever was dissolved in the water. Happens with me when I wash my dishes with my watch. The water looks clear but after the water dries on the watch face, it leaves whitish spots.

Answer 8

it can, takes many years though, water moves cm/year

Answer 9

no but there is a slight chance in a few years.

Answer 10

i think the water might have gone inside ur bracelet.....