Resurface Wooden Table Top

Allow the finish to dry for a few hours then lightly sand with a fine grit sandpaper to remove any brush strokes.

Resurface wooden table top.

Depending on the type of table top and finish you re working with you could get away with lightly sanding or repainting the table to give it a new look. This will prepare the surface to be sanded if it s a stained table or stripped if the table was previously painted or varnished. Sand the table beginning with the coarsest grit sandpaper 100 grit and sanding in the direction of the wood grain. For small projects aerosol spray paint stripper is really convenient because it s easy to control and won t spill.

Next sand the table with the 150 grit paper and finish by sanding with the 220 grit paper. Lightly brush the top coat onto the surface of the table and chairs. Don t rush the project and don t. Apply stripper if the table is painted or varnished you ll need to strip the surface.

Solid wood is a better candidate for refinishing than veneer which tends to be thinner. You ll see the old finish start to lift up off the wood. Did someone leave a cup stain on your table during that new years party. Use gentle soap and water to remove dirt and oils from the table s existing finish.

Wipe the surface of the entire table using the tack cloth. Spray the stripper evenly over the surface and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. It goes on white but dries clear quickly. Apply a wood conditioner according to the directions on the package.

Refinishing a table can be a time consuming process and there a several ways to go about it. Let the stripper do its work generally 15 to 20 minutes for the solvent to loosen the finish. You can rejuvenate an old wooden table by resurfacing the table top with veneer or laminate sheeting. Wipe up the sanding dust with a tack cloth then apply a second coat.

Use a paint brush to apply an even coat to the wood surface.