I am asking this in wood, because this fits better into the properties of the cellular structure of wood, and is not about finishing.
Several years ago a 4" diameter of oak T&G flooring got wet and remained wet for several days. The manifestations are enlarged gaps between the boards, and raised grain and curled edges.
Years ago I heard of a guy who repairs these by soaking the wood with a spray bottle, and using cloths and a clothing iron to extract moisture from the wood, while restoring most of the original dimensions. Then the floor presumably gets putty, sanding and finishing.
My focus is on getting as much as the original cellular structure dimensioning as possible.
Several years ago a 4" diameter of oak T&G flooring got wet and remained wet for several days. The manifestations are enlarged gaps between the boards, and raised grain and curled edges.
Years ago I heard of a guy who repairs these by soaking the wood with a spray bottle, and using cloths and a clothing iron to extract moisture from the wood, while restoring most of the original dimensions. Then the floor presumably gets putty, sanding and finishing.
My focus is on getting as much as the original cellular structure dimensioning as possible.