What's the best way to go about restoring this coffee table?
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I am a newbie and have no clue? I see talk of stripping, sanding, etc.. do I need to do both? What's the easiest way to repair this? The curvy leg details worry me!
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-refinish-wood-tables
If you want to restore this I would not strip or sand. If you want to totally refinish then yes or you could use chalk paint... but this is so pretty it would be a shame. Have you tried to touch up with a restore product?
chalk paint
If you chalk paint it, there is actually basically NO prep! Easy peasy.
I've used a furniture repair marker. You can purchase different colors at a Home Depot or Lowe's. Works great!
You can turn it over and use any medium you want to recover them. But if you want something a bit "unconventional", here are a couple ways to go. Ever think of pennies and pebbles? Well now you might!
https://www.google.com/search?q=covering+tables+with+pennies&rlz=1C1BLWB_enUS700US700&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjouNe_09TWAhUn0oMKHdCMBTMQ_AUICygC&biw=1024&bih=666
https://www.google.com/search?q=covering+tables+with+pebbles&rlz=1C1BLWB_enUS700US700&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiHkKXb09TWAhVM5oMKHVA8CkoQ_AUICygC&biw=1024&bih=666#imgrc=_
Check out this site on using chalk paint, a stencil and texture powder to revitalize its look at : http://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/damask-coffee-table-31659216
It was found deep within Hometalk on Monday and I cannot wait to try it.
Damask Coffee Table
Is the top veneer or solid wood?