How can I refinish a dining room table with a laminated top?
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I have a very heavy maple dining room table. It is very sturdy but the top has seen a lot of use in the 45 years we have had it. I hate to get rid of it. Any ideas for repairing the top?
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Can you remove the old top and replace it with something new? Or can you make a new top that fits over the old? You can also paint over the old top with chalk paint and add several coats of poly--I use a lambswool pad to apply poly so it doesn't leave brush marks behind.
You can paint laminate by first using a a primer like BIN then painting with an oil base paint. Also in big box stores I have seen kits for refinishing laminate counter tops Giani and Rustoleum have these kits. I understand they work very well. Good Luck
How about painting it and adding a glass or plexiglass top? Stencil on a pretty design? There are a ton of table top options, have you looked here on Hometalk to see what others have done? See if this inspires you!
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=Table%20makeovers
Is it truly laminate or a veneer? Either can be removed and you can just refinish the bare wood underneath. I love the look of maple wood, so that is what I would do. However if you want to paint it you can still take it down to the bare wood to avoid any "laminate" issues with painting. Whatever you decide, I would get a Plexiglas top to prevent further damage to your lovely table.