why won't the wrinkles come out?i want to use this on new dining room table so we can see the beauty of the wood but still protect.
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I would put it out in the sun for few minutes. The sun warms the plastic and the heat usually takes the wrinkles out.
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Hi there. I had the same problem too. Until I discovered that if you stand with the iron rest end of the ironing board in front of you. Place your feet on the ends of the legs. And very easily slide/pull the iron rest toward you. Yes. That's it. Then when you're done just push it back closer to the board. I just love this ironing board. And yes. The covers are thin but I put a piece of that polyester batting (cut to shape) under the cover to plump it up a little bit. And I use snug straps/sheet tighteners to make the cover lay nice + flat + tight. They're available on Amazon. Have a good week! Hi there. I had the same problem too. Until I discovered that if you stand with the iron rest end of the ironing board in front of you. Place your feet on the ends of the legs. And very easily slide/pull the iron rest toward you. Yes. That's it. Then when you're done just push it back closer to the board. I just love this ironing board. And yes. The covers are thin but I put a piece of that polyester batting (cut to shape) under the cover to plump it up a little bit. And I use snug straps/sheet tighteners to make the cover lay nice + flat + tight. They're available on Amazon. Have a good week!
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Hi Lori,It came folded to us too. I was so surprised because like you said it was uneven surface already before we use it. I thought it takes a little time to get even out, so I let it sit a few days and looks pretty even to me at the time so I start using it. Guess what, it get worse because even it looks okay wrinkles never go away. So here is you should do I think. Return it as soon as possible and get a better one. And next time you make sure how they deliver it to you! Good luck!
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I use a little portable iron on a low setting with no steam. Then whatever wrinkles stay, I use my photo editing software, GIMP, to edit out the rest. After I got the wrinkles out initially, I started storing them tightly rolled around a dowel, and wrapped in plastic, in between shoots. That also cuts down on the dust, etc that they inevitably collect. I also keep a fabric roller ( they are cheap at a dollar store) with my studio, to roll over them just before shooting. That cuts down on the background issues. My only complaint about the studio is the lights don't seem quite bright enough. Happy shooting! I use a little portable iron on a low setting with no steam. Then whatever wrinkles stay, I use my photo editing software, GIMP, to edit out the rest. After I got the wrinkles out initially, I started storing them tightly rolled around a dowel, and wrapped in plastic, in between shoots. That also cuts down on the dust, etc that they inevitably collect. I also keep a fabric roller ( they are cheap at a dollar store) with my studio, to roll over them just before shooting. That cuts down on the background issues. My only complaint about the studio is the lights don't seem quite bright enough.... » Read More I use a little portable iron on a low setting with no steam. Then whatever wrinkles stay, I use my photo editing software, GIMP, to edit out the rest. After I got the wrinkles out initially, I started storing them tightly rolled around a dowel, and wrapped in plastic, in between shoots. That also cuts down on the dust, etc that they inevitably collect. I also keep a fabric roller ( they are cheap at a dollar store) with my studio, to roll over them just before shooting. That cuts down on the background issues. My only complaint about the studio is the lights don't seem quite bright enough. Happy shooting! « Show Less
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I just used mine this morning to steam the wrinkles out of a linen shirt, which took me at least 10 minutes, and the steam was strong and even throughout. My wife uses it much more than I do (like every day) and I've never heard her complain about it stopping. Sounds like there might be a problem with yours. Have you decalcified it lately? I think just running some white vinegar through it does the trick.
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The fabric does not significantly stretch. You 'stretch' it to remove the wrinkles, not to achieve larger dimensions.
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There is no varnish or finish on this piece except flat paint. Just a good wiping-down would probably suffice. Then ask a paint store the best kind of paint to use on the table in whatever color & finish (flat or gloss) you want.
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Try opening the flap further and holding it more open with something. Might consider taking a trick and prop it so it hold out the cover away from the furniture. Could use you hair blow dryer to dry the inside out and then put it back on dry. It will take care of the moisture, but is not a permanent fix. I live were the humidity is low so it isn't an issue for me.
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I'm sure a primer would help it to adhere better. I was already dealing with a flat surface (wicker) so I didn't use a primer, and my project turned out great. One year later, no flaking or peeling. Hope this helps.
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I added extra polyurethane onto the top myself - three coats, But I still use placemats anyway. I have set stuff like glass of iced tea down for short time and it did not leave stains, etc. ( after adding the poly ) Note the poly I added is just a bit rough in a few spots, but I'm not a carpenter or furniture refinisher :-)
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I just took it out of the package and put it on the bed, what wrinkles were in it from the packaging disappeared after a few days. Please know that my bedroom is seen by no one, so the few days that there were small wrinkles did not bother me! It is 50/50 so it shouldn't wrinkle after washing and dying!
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Use a steamer. Or buy a spray bottle, put filtered water in it, spray the wrinkles. Make sure you have the sheet weighted down and pulled tight in all directions.
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No wrinkles but a few creases from folding. I would suggest not ironing because it will melt. Just hang it up and they eventually come out.
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I think a few scratches and dings are probably inevitable, over time, because the wood is soft. But, my table still looks almost new because I wrap it with a couple of layers of bubble wrap in three strips--one strip wrapped around each end, with the sides folded over to protect the corners and a strip down the middle to hold the legs in place. I tape with clear wrapping tape or masking tape, if it sticks well. It takes a little bit of time to put it away this way, but has protected it between uses and the wrap is reusable. A friend who bought one had enough sewing skills to make a sturdy envelope of fabric, which I think is very nice. She cut a strip of fabric and tied it around the middle, to hold the legs in place and she bought cardboard corners from a framing store, to put around the corners, before she slips it into its open-ended envelope. I hope this was helpful.
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That's funny. I've had it on my dining room table for months, and it never smelled. I did hang it in the sun for a few hours to get the wrinkles out, which didn't work. Maybe that's why mine doesn't smell. I also have a very sensitive nose.
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Actually getting the wrinkles out would probably be difficult and futile--whatever you do to get them out once would be necessary every time you unfolded the background after collapsing it. What I do to get the wrinkles out of images is make sure that the background is a couple of stops over-exposed relative to the subject for the white side, or a couple of stops under relative to the subject for the black side. That should make most of the wrinkles disappear and if you have a few lingering, they are easy to deal with in post.
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I honestly haven't used it yet. I'm sorry. When I do I might line the bottom with foil. Maybe it'll keep in the warmth and prevent any staining.