What I need to know before attempting to repair this farmhouse table
pictures show damage from a rubbing alcohol spill. The color of this table top was not affected, but several layers of the finish were removed/damaged. It's been through years of wear and tear and was originally distressed so
I am hoping a repair is possible since it doesn't have to be perfect.
Any suggestions for repairing the damage would be so much appreciated !!
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Christina aka Queenopearls on Jul 29, 2016It looks like a beautiful table! I'm sure sanding the surface of the table and putting lovely poly over top would suffice to remedy the damage. Anything you put over the top without removing the current state, would just make the damaged part stand out. Might consider citrisolve to remove the finish completely. Best of luck to you!Helpful Reply
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William on Jul 29, 2016Christina is right! Anything you do will look blotchy and be noticeable.Helpful Reply
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Jean Myles on Jul 29, 2016I also agree with ChristinaHelpful Reply
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Susan Axsom Curtis on Jul 29, 2016Christina is right...You should remove the surface and the put something like poly.anything less and you will have a repair that stands out.Helpful Reply
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Pamela Robertson Pullmann on Jul 29, 2016Your best bet is to sand the entire table top and revarnish it. If you don't want to sand it you can remove it with a chemical stripper. But you'll still need to sand it lightly before applying a new finish. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Cztromley on Jul 30, 2016I have always loved Formbys paint stripper but its been a while since I used it last. Its thick and goes on heavy, let it set and then scrape off. May take a few apps to get it all off. Yes, you will have to take the whole finish off, sand it and blend in whatever damage still shows. After removal and seeing what still needs to blend, if its still noticeable, I would add more damaged areas, beat the table top up a little ( I like using a brick) and then work with that for finishes.Helpful Reply
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Carole on Aug 01, 2016That is correct. I just sanded down the top of my mothers 60" round, antique, cherry "slaves table". Sanded it down in correct steps which I learned from I video I watched on YouTube. I filled the cracks from years of wear and tear, with turquoise crushed stone. Then I put 6 coats of varnish on it.Helpful Reply
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