When reburishing a solid wood table, do I sand the whole table down?
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Hi, In a word Yes,
I certainly would.
you have an option to strip the unit of its varnish with a chemical wood stripping agent. can be stinky and occasionally messy. you will still have to sand to a smooth surface to reapply the next next round of varnish or poly-coat. between the sanding and the clear coat, take a cloth and use rubbing alcohol to wipe the piece down. gets any remaining dust, but doesn't open the grain. do a few thin coats of the poly or varnish as apposed to 1 thick one.
Hi there! If you're wanting to make it fresh again without changing it, you'll only want to sand down the part that is in need. If its just the top with the stains, only work on that. Just a good cleaning with Murphy's oil soap for the rest of it. Just remember when you sand off the top, you'll be taking it to the natural wood and you'll have to find a stain to match the bottom again. Good luck! Here is a table we refurbished if it helps at all: http://ourcloverhouse.blogspot.com/2012/11/entry-hall-table-makeover.html
Thanks for all your feedback!
Hi,I HAVE JUST REFURBISHED MY KITCHEN TABLE WITH GREAT RESULTS,SANDING DOWN IS THE WAY TO GO FOR A PERFECT FINISH,GOOD LUCK!
I recently started using General Finishes gel stain for wood projects, I purchased it at a woodworking shop and was told not to sand previously stained wood down to bare wood, just sand everything lightly then rub the gel stain over all of it with a cloth, wipe off any excess. I have had excellent results with this product.
Sand if you'd like but be aware the way you sand can cause a lot of headaches if not done right. Fine sandpaper will not stain the same way that a gritter sand paper will. The finer the paper the lighter the stain and of coarse the heavier the darker. The do have refurbishment's that you can get from a paint store that might be easier. A cabinet shop usually will offer advice. But which ever you decide try a test area first, unless you are going to sand the whole thing down.
You guys have been super helpful. Thanks so much!
After you're all finished I would lose all "the stuff" that has accumulated on top of the table. Otherwise you are wasting your time and money.
I would try Formby's Furniture Refinisher with real fine steel wool. It works great on old varnished furniture . The finish can be real dark from dirt and when you get done using formby's it looks just like new
I clean super old and gunky furniture with terry towels and mineral spirits. Then you can see the color somewhat. I use Formbys refinisher a lot, but only when the wood is in fairly good condition, and I like the color already, because it only enhances color.
If after cleaning , it's still ugly, Sanding is a good thing, if you know how.
If you don't know how, you can gel stain over it. Gel stains are opaque.
The ONLY brand to use is General Finishes. For any type of stain.
STAY AWAY FROM MINWAX AT ALL COST. Even if you have to Amazon the General Finishes. Don't give in, or you WILL be sorry !
good luck , and enjoy the process.