How To Restore Wood Table

Jamela Payne
by Jamela Payne
4 Materials
$25
90 Minutes
Medium

If you have an old wood end table that you’re thinking of getting rid of, stop right there! There is hope for that table yet!

There are so many ways you can make something old into something new.


I also restored an accent table too!

With these instructions, your guests will never guess that your table is not new.

Sand the entire piece using 220 grit sandpaper. If you have an orbital sander you can use this for the top of your piece and any larger areas to save you time and energy. If not, no worries sanding blocks, and regular sandpaper will do just fine. Be sure to rough up the existing finish to expose the natural wood grain. Smooth out any imperfections and ensure your piece is smooth to the touch. Be careful around any small details. Sanding is all about the pressure you apply. Heavy pressure in areas that have thick existing finish, light pressure on corners, and areas with detail you do not want to disturb.

Using your Natural Bristle Chalk Paint Brush, coat the bottom of your brush and start painting the top of your piece. Be sure to work the paint in the same direction as the wood grain. Working from top to bottom will help minimize drips. Coat the entire piece. Don’t worry if the paint looks streaky it will all flatten out.

Let cure for 24 hours (depending on weather and humidity)

If necessary, using 220 grit sandpaper lightly sand any areas of paint drips or build up.

Using your lint-free dust cloth removes any debris.


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  • Loy213654 Loy213654 on Jan 07, 2023

    Thanks for the great idea. I have an old side table that I would like to restore, thinking if anyone has any idea on how best to do it.

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