Asked on Mar 19, 2014
Strip or Sand or Both?
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I picked up this obviously veneered table top and I want to re-purpose it. If I want to use the wood grain, should I strip or just sand?
http://nicerthannew.com/2014/03/curb
http://nicerthannew.com/2014/03/curb
The top and the salvaged legs
A curbside find
13 answers
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Great 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.
Z
on Mar 19, 2014
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This looks like a great piece to do the faux leather finish on, @Joan @ Nicer Than New
GG
on Mar 20, 2014
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Please 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!
Funnygirl
on Mar 20, 2014
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I 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 look
Tradition Wood Works
on Mar 21, 2014
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I 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.
Sheila Wilson Schick
on Mar 21, 2014
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Clean the top with Murphy's Wood Oil Soap followed by the Briwax process. Then paint the bottom...a really good look.
Jim L
on Mar 21, 2014
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Before 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 Luck
Letitia
on Mar 21, 2014
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I 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..
James Austin
on Mar 21, 2014
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If it's real wood, I'd try to save the piece first before painting. That medallion is awesome!
Tina Chambers
on Mar 21, 2014
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Light 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 treasures
Jo Dee Bradley
on Mar 31, 2014
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now would be a good time to try the amish cleaner... then the polisher..
Anna M. Gualtieri-Villegas
on Mar 15, 2015
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Love the inlay in the center. It just needs some sanding, and restoring to its original look, which is gorgeous!!
Denise
on Aug 17, 2015
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Clean well................use coconut oil to clean with...............fill in any obviously missing parts with bondo. Use gel wiping stain afterward.
PainterNoni
on Aug 17, 2015
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