My bamboo table

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I have a glass top bamboo dining table. Can bamboo be painted or stained? From the photo, the base has a slight gloss look to it. However, it is very drab and needs color or something.

Funnygirl · Answer

have purchased a lot of this furniture.love the shapes and will always be in beach decor?I did try to stain one of my chairs with stain and polyurethane combo to darken the wood. I was not trilled with the results because despite the fact that I hand sanded the entire chair and tacked it before applying the stain,the results were not even to my satisfaction. I would recommend that you purchase a product not sure of the name but is applied with a paint brush as some type of primer which eliminates sanding. Maybe liquid sand? love this furniture painted in strong pastel beachy colors ie.aqua,peach,lime green!

Dianne Kurtz · Answer

I love in Florida and love the colors of the ocean.
Thank you for your help.

Pat Dollar · Answer

I would pick up two cans of good quality spray paint - one primer and the color choice as the finish paint. Your hardware store paint dept. can point you to the best product to give you lasting results.

Z · Answer

Dianne, thank you for posting pictures. This helps put my brain in motion. If you want to stain this darker I highly recommend Minwax spray stain and poly combo. L's Home improvement carried it and some hardware stores do too. It's much easier than using a brush and doesn't streak like the poly/stain combos that go on with a brush. 
 Here's some pictures of wicker that used it for.
The reason the tusks are lighter is because I wiped the excess stain off them.

Shari · Answer

The product @Funnygirl was describing that eliminates sanding is called 'liquid sandpaper' or 'deglosser.' It can be found in the painting section of any hardware store. I personally prefer the Kleenstrip brand and I buy it at Home Depot. (Lowes has another brand that works okay too.) I have used it on every single piece of furniture I have painted. Works great!

I think painting this table would work better than staining. There may be some type of protective finish on the rattan which would prevent stain from soaking in. Also, it would be difficult and time consuming...a real test of patience...to try to get stain into all the little nooks and crevices and then wipe it off. I think@Funnygirl and  @Pat Dollar have the right ideas Thoroughly wipe the table down with a deglossing product, buy a can (or two) of good bonding primer and a can (or two) of spray paint in your favorite beachy color. I actually have a rattan table in this same natural color that I'm not currently using and you have inspired me to paint it and put it to use on my covered front porch!

Dianne Kurtz · Answer

I am happy I've inspired someone.Thank you again for the wonderful input.I am just starting out doing FYI projects at home,therefore I will be asking a bunch of questions....on everything.

Dianne Kurtz · Answer

Oh I meant DYI projects.

Dianne Kurtz · Answer

Do it yourself...projects.

Shari · Answer

DIY can be so rewarding and Home Talk will be a great source of info and inspiration for you! You'll see so much creativity and fantastic projects done for very little money.

I wanted to just add that if you decide to use spray paint, you may end up needing several cans each of primer and paint. Because the base of this table is so open, you are going to lose more paint through the open sections than if you were painting something solid. Also, if you have never spray painted before, multiple very light coats of primer and paint are better than one heavy coat of each. The secret to a good spray paint job is don't rush it. Take your time. Don't expect complete coverage on your first or second coat. Build up the coverage slowly with light coats, making sure you have adequate drying time between coats. When you apply the primer and paint in light, even coats, you have less chance of drips and runs.

Dianne Kurtz · Answer

Thank you for your input.This I did not know.

Kat Tellez · Answer

I painted my bamboo chair and tray table with a couple coats of Ace's paint and primer combo and they turned out beautifully! Here's the link to my post: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/a-little-paint-makes-a-world-of-difference-2146948

Nancy J Goldwire · Answer

The results of 'refinishing' can be limitless. Use spray paint, or paint from a can. The 'de-glosser' hint is a good one to follow. By painting & wiping, you can achieve a shabby chic look in minutes. Have fun with your chair!

Joan @ Nicer Than New · Answer

I have a bamboo base for my kitchen table and I painted it black to tie in with the black metal legs of the chairs. I used a deglosser and a good primer and paint combo. It literally took an hour.

KathrynElizabeth Etier · Answer

I'll try paint on just about anything that will stand still. I had a glass-topped table like this and used spray paint on the base. No problems.

Carol Harris · Answer

I have two bamboo chairs that I painted last summer, using spray paint and they are beautiful, I have them out in my sunroom.

Kathy Bitzan · Answer

Great idea, everyone always has good hints and as a beginner I'm always a little leery to start, so I'm glad you posted here.

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