How can I fix a water-damaged black heavy non-wood table?
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What is it made out of ?
I had a banquet table like that. We put new laminate on top and it was the best shop and sewing table!
Nail 2x4's on top and make it farmhouse style
You could chalk paint it! Here are some tips: https://www.aratariathome.com/blog/chalk-paint-tips
Non-wood, means particle board or MDF, correct?
These products fall apart with water because they are essentially sintered or felted.
I would buy a sanding sealer, vacuum it & seal it very well, then address the surface irregularities.
If it sticks up & goes below the normal surface level, I would sand off the high spots, vac again and seal again.
Then I would fill in the below-surface with Bondo (auto parts store) it’s a two-part time-sensitive product. The more hardener you put in it, the faster it cures.
Sand the Bondo smooth, seal the exposed MDF again after vacuuming and the prime & paint
with “kitchen&bath” latex enamel or exterior grade latex enamel. 2 full coats.
Just sand it and repaint it or stain it. That's the best thing to do. Otherwise you can use a table cover.
Maybe you could paint it with chalk or milk paint? Both only require minimal sanding. Otherwise I’d get some nice tablecloths.
Hello, I would just repaint it, you can go with a black high gloss or try a nice chalk finish, I love chalk because it is so forgiving of imperfect surfaces! Hope this video helps you out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrgV4pCg1Xk
Hello there,
You could visit the DIY store and find a paint or stain for the material the table is made from, or cover it with a timber top or an all weather Oilcloth or maybe even Tile the top. Hope that helps.
I'd add a new wood top to it and paint. Add a cute table runner and it'll look lovely!