Scratched up table
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Ellen B
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I have a pub style (bar height) kitchen table that's in need of "something" to cover up stratches. It's in perfect condition otherwise. I thought I might decoupage the top but not sure it would hold up to heat, etc. Any ideas would be appreciated!
7 answers
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Sadly, I've never seen decoupaged kitchen table tops hold up well. Is the tabletop real wood, or something else like particle board or laminate? If it's real wood, I'd use a random orbital sander on the entire table top to sand off the finish and smooth away the scratches. It's really easy. I promise. I've done it myself before, and if I can do it, anyone can do it! Then I'd clean away the dust and apply a coat of tung oil OR paint + polycrylic clear protective finish, and call it done.
LibrarianTellsAll
on Jan 26, 2015
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I like the idea of sanding just the top and maybe just clear coat it and have the top in a natural contrast color. Also, if they are minor scratches, you could use half walnuts, yes the nut, and rub it over the scratches and apply poly to the scratches.
Lori Snarski
on Jan 26, 2015
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Hi Ellen! If it's not too gouged and you want to keep the wood look, try Lemon Oil Scratch Cover. It has stain in it and covers up shallow scratches and wear and tear. It adds a really nice glow to the finish.
Country Design Home
on Jan 27, 2015
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Years ago I remember seeing tables in restaurants that had what looked like many coats of poly over patterned tablecloth materials. I'd love to try it but don't know where to begin.
Ellen B
on Feb 03, 2015
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There is a product out there that is 2 part. I don't remember the name but it is thick, and pours on.
Nid1019637
on Feb 06, 2015
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Hi @ Ellen B - have you thought that if you like the decoupage idea - go for it, but then have some glass cut to the size of the table - hence protecting it that way? Just do a template of the table top and take it to a glaziers to have the glass cut to size :)
Denise Hardy
on Feb 17, 2015
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Now I'm on the search for the 2 part application @Maureen Blair mentioned above.
Ellen B
on Feb 17, 2015
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