Strip or Sand or Both?
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Z on Mar 19, 2014Great table. it's a toss up on the sanding or stripping in my book. If you sand you need to be very careful at the edges of the veneer so as not to sand through it. Strippers and scraping can be difficult too. It's doable either way, you just have to be very careful and use a light hand. I'd probably try using a furniture refinisher first. It's not as harsh as either of the above since you use 4-ot steel wool. I like Klean Strip Furniture refinisher because it's not quite as stinky, but there are many other brands available. Minwax, Formby's and the like.Helpful Reply
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GG on Mar 20, 2014This looks like a great piece to do the faux leather finish on, @Joan @ Nicer Than NewHelpful Reply
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Funnygirl on Mar 20, 2014Please do not paint that gorgeous table .hand sand use a tack cloth between sandpaper grades.I would start with a medium or light grade.You will know which one is the right one,tack cloth again then apply a satin water base polyurethane with a good brush 2-3 times allow poly to dry completely between coats.A masterpiece! Forgot the stain-not too dark ,to hide the center detail before the poly!Helpful Reply
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Tradition Wood Works on Mar 21, 2014I tend to stay away from chemical strippers, only because on something like that, a plywood table top, the chemicals can seep into the other layers beneath the veneer, then once you start to apply your new finish they will leech back and ruin the new finish, trust me on that. there is a new dry powder stripping process, I've seen the results and it's really nice, not sure how it works or if anyone in your area does it, but it's worth a lookHelpful Reply
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Sheila Wilson Schick on Mar 21, 2014I would use briwax with 0000 steel wool to get the scratches etc. out and leave it with a wonderful patina. you will not be sorry-just make sure to do it in a well ventilated space -3 coats of briwax and vigorously buff between coats with a bunched up pair of old panty hose.Helpful Reply
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Jim L on Mar 21, 2014Clean the top with Murphy's Wood Oil Soap followed by the Briwax process. Then paint the bottom...a really good look.Helpful Reply
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Letitia on Mar 21, 2014Before I would paint the table since it has the medallion I would start with a damp 2 ot steel wool and an oil soap. Gently clean the wood. Move up to three to clean and help with sctatches. Fianlly use a good dark English oil and 4 ot steel wool pad to polish the table and a soft rag to buff. You will be surprised at the amount of dirt and grim that will come off and how nice the wood will look after it gets a bit of oil on it. Good LuckHelpful Reply
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James Austin on Mar 21, 2014I would scrub this to get the dirt out, apply some vegetable oil to rejuvenate the wood, touch up the bad parts with a small brush, and apply an oil and poly mixture for the finish..Helpful Reply
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Tina Chambers on Mar 21, 2014If it's real wood, I'd try to save the piece first before painting. That medallion is awesome!Helpful Reply
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Jo Dee Bradley on Mar 31, 2014Light sanding and spot sanding is what you want i think steel wool a light grade sand paper I would not use chemicals on there that patina the variations in the grain and the stain is easy enough to match! Omg a beautiful treasure to find...I do love treasuresHelpful Reply
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Anna M. Gualtieri-Villegas on Mar 15, 2015now would be a good time to try the amish cleaner... then the polisher..Helpful Reply
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Denise on Aug 17, 2015Love the inlay in the center. It just needs some sanding, and restoring to its original look, which is gorgeous!!Helpful Reply
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PainterNoni on Aug 17, 2015Clean well................use coconut oil to clean with...............fill in any obviously missing parts with bondo. Use gel wiping stain afterward.Helpful Reply
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