How can I fix the table I recently attempted to paint?

So what is the problem?

Sounds as if you missed out Primer coat then Undercoat, so you will have to start again with gentle rub down.

Hi Kymberly, you might just need another coat of paint. Did the paint not cover what is underneath? Can you see scratch lines where you sanded? We really need to know the problem so we can help you figure out the best choice. If the paint didn't cover well enough, a second coat should help, but if you're seeing scratch marks, you're problem is most likely not using a primer. If you want to try a second coat, gently sand the coat that's there with a high number grit sand paper then clean it with a tack cloth. Then paint. If you're seeing scratch marks, then do as John suggested and lightly sand what you have, clean with a tack cloth then use a primer. Once that dries, gently sand with a high grit sand paper again, use a tack cloth and paint your enamel. Then repeat from the work "Once" for the second coat. I hope that helps. Wishing you the best.

What seems to be wrong with it? From what you write, the sanding was "to rough up the surface" - is that what's wrong? Sanding is to take off the shiny surface and to make it smooth, not rough. You may have to start over.

You need to sand again in order to smooth the grain. Painting opens the pores of the wood, so to speak so after painting you will need a light sanding to make it smooth with a very high grit sandpaper. It should say "finishing" sand paper. Then you will have to do a second coat of paint. Oh and make sure you get all the sand off before painting again. Use a tack cloth or damp cloth.

The problem is that the paint bubbled up there's all these little bubbles on my Surface that have dried like that it is covering all the scratches I'm not seeing the wood underneath I just have never had this happened and not sure what to do