Pink Drop Leaf Table and Chairs
The pink is original.
I am throwing the question out there. What would you do?
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Lola Fields on Jul 25, 2014Are you going to take it inside? If so I would give a good coat of wax and leave it as is. If leaving outside I'm not sure what I would do.Helpful Reply
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Wood restoration co . on Jul 25, 2014i would dig out the rot on bottoms of legs ( a screwdriver works fine) and pack with some quik-wood putty or bondo, let it dry and let it fly ... maybe coat the piece with a matte clear varnishHelpful Reply
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SK on Elderberry on Jul 25, 2014Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more opinions. skHelpful Reply
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Bev on Jul 25, 2014I would seal the top of the table.Next I would repair and then repaint the legs a lightly contrasting color.Helpful Reply
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Katie on Jul 26, 2014Do the things @wood restoration co . said. Then I would just give it very light sand to smooth the surface and wax it. I think it's gorgeous the way it looks!!Helpful Reply
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Chris aka monkey on Jul 26, 2014@SK on Elderberry whoa girlfriend you don't like pink?? can you imagine how gorgeously girly that table must have looked in it's hay day? i happen to love pink but this is your piece if you aren't loving the girly change it with your talent whatever you do will be fantastic xxHelpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Jul 27, 2014If this is going to be outside, even under cover, I would think it needs a complete restoration. I would fix the legs as Wood Restoration Co. suggested, sand them down and then scrap off the loose, excess paint. I would then sand it and paint it with outdoor paint and distress it if you want it to look distressed. It all depends on how much work you want to put into this. But remember, these kinds of pieces are getting harder and harder to come across!Helpful Reply
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Trash Find Redesigned on Jul 27, 2014I myself would make any small repairs necessary then lightly sand off any hanging chips and put a matte polyurethane coating all over it. In keeping the pink, I might use small galvanized items on or around it and also add some purple flowers nearby. I would love to have this little cutie - good luck and have fun with it!Helpful Reply
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Sandra on Jul 27, 2014Love the table and chairs. You should be able to repair the rot with a wood filler and could put some table and chair leg floor protectors on the bottom to lift it off the floor surface. If I had it, I would repaint to protect it from moisture, even though it will be in a covered area, then distress with a stain.Helpful Reply
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Ashton Christie on Jul 27, 2014My suggestion... Repair damaged wood ala "Wood Restoration" then scrap/sand dead stuff. Then I would go with a one part polyurethane spar varnish (I'd use a marine grade like Goldspar 95 by Interlux it has a faster drying time) at least 3 coats. Wet sand using 200/ 320 grit silicon carbide 1st coat, and 400 grit for 2nd coat. This has a high gloss to it if you want satan finish wet sand with 600 grit, 1200 for a semi- gloss finish. This will bring out the beauty of the bare wood while retaining the original finish and protect it from UV and water.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jul 28, 2014If the bottom of the legs is where the decay is located, brass caps can be purchased that will go over the bottom of the legs. If you cannot get these, or the decay is higher up, simply cut each leg at the exact same spot and using doubled ended screws, cut new legs that look close to what you have and screw them together for a like new repair. You just need to carefully cut the leg square so when they become screwed together the leg stays straight.Helpful Reply
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SK on Elderberry on Jul 29, 2014I am now in the middle of this pink lady. I will be chipping fakes paint off, but keeping the old pint. I am sanding lightly as prescribed and waxing a three coat satin finish. I am paint the legs a slightly different color. All in all I think I will have a wonderful piece to sell. Thanks to everyone for the great insights. skHelpful Reply
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Cindy Haskell on Jul 29, 2014Can't wait to see the results....you truly are a master at what you do already!Helpful Reply
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HeidiRoy Alcorn on Jul 31, 2014I am dying to see what you do with this project!Helpful Reply
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