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How do I refurbish my end table?

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How do I refurbish my end table?

How to Refinish A Table: Bringing My Beat Up End Table Back to…

  1. Clean the Surface of Your Table.
  2. Sand Out the Scratches.
  3. Use a Wood Stripper On the Rest.
  4. Apply a Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner.
  5. Choose & Apply the Stain.
  6. Apply a Protective Finish.
  7. Put Your Beautiful Newly Refinished Piece to Use!

What kind of paint do you use on end tables?

Chalk paint works well on uncoated or painted surfaces. However, avoid using it on areas that people will walk on or any furniture you will keep outside. Paint one or two even coats of chalk paint; allow the paint to dry completely between coats (at least six hours between coats).

Do you have to strip wood before staining?

You don’t need to remove all of the old stain to apply darker stain. But you do need to remove all of the lacquer, varnish or anything that will prevent new stain from absorbing into the wood. It’s easy to see the shiny edges of old lacquer, or the scratched surface of old lacquer.

How do you make an old table look new?

  1. Step 1: Clean the Surface. Use gentle soap and water to remove dirt and oils from the table’s existing finish.
  2. Step 2: Apply Stripper. If the table is painted or varnished, you’ll need to strip the surface.
  3. Step 3: Clean With Mineral Spirits.
  4. Step 4: Sand Table Surface.
  5. Step 5: Apply Stain.
  6. Step 6: Apply Finish.

How do you refinish a table without stripping it?

The key to re-staining a wood dining table top without having to strip off the original factory finish is to create a soft, faux wood grain appearance with gel stain. Followed by several coats of a durable clear sealer. It’s actually not that hard to do. The main thing you will need, beside supplies is TIME.

Is it better to strip or sand furniture?

So then I point out that stripping is faster, and in the case of paint could even be safer than sanding. It’s almost always better to strip than to sand. To begin with, except in cases where the old finish is flaking off, it’s a lot more work to sand than to strip using a paint-and-varnish remover.

Will vinegar remove wood stain?

Even though vinegar is a natural, safe cleaner and disinfectant, the acidic formula is also tough on stains and safe for wood. Soak some paper towels in white vinegar and layer them over the stain. Let the soaked towels sit for about 30 minutes to penetrate the stain.