Susie Lehto from Minnesota on December 27, 2014: Well deserving of an excellent HOTD, Tori. Whatever stain you choose, keep in mind you will have to buy the polyurethane separately anyway. Again, you can apply this with a paint brush. It took about 4 minutes to clean the entire table. Tori is a 28-year-old, three-time animal mom and DIYer living in Northern Atlanta with her boyfriend. Answer: I did not - I just used a foam brush that had an angled tip so that I could be precise around the edges of each panel. Just be sure you keep all the parts and know how to put it back together! With her passion for art and reinvention, marketing experience, and Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Media, Sue has been able to create a business that not only provides quality pieces but empowers customers to create their works through her library of DIY tutorials and live demos as well as DIY supplies. ToriM (author) from Atlanta on April 03, 2014: Hi fpherj48, Thank you very much for your comment!! This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This is fantastic, especially when it is based on the first-hand experience of someone who is doing it for the first time! Coffee table makeover from orange pine to black chalk paint with a rich stain top gives this coffee table redo a thumbs up. Brilliant advice and a great job. Good for you. Try to have all of your supplies at the same time (I had to run to Home Depot several times because I didn't have all of the supplies I needed, and ended up wasting time). Apply the stain evenly and gently across the table and going with the grain of each section. I paid $20.00 for it. Again here, I used compressed air to get the stuff out of the cracks, and a white t-shirt rag to wipe down the rest of the table. Wear a face mask when you are using mineral spirits to clean the table so you don't inhale any fumes. In this case, 100% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. This photo about: Favorite Refinishing Coffee Table Ideas, entitled as Round Refinishing Coffee Table Ideas - also describes and labeled as: Hand Painted Coffee Table Ideas,Painted Coffee Table Ideas,Painted Coffee Table Ideas Pinterest,Refinish Coffee Table Before After,Refinishing A Coffee Table Ideas, with resolution 1825px x 1217px This red one with a faux leather print. The spray does let off some fumes, so open some windows if you are working inside like I was. Question: Did you tape off the sections to stain with the grain of the wood? wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Of them chic once. Thank you! The first thing to do is paint the table. Mineral spirits are also known as mineral turps or mineral turpentine. Most woods used for furniture are soft woods like pine. Congratulations on Hub of the Day. Thanks for the hub. If you’d rather keep the same color but want a smooth finish, put on a coat of varnish. Then take your sand paper and run it over the area very lightly, going with the grain of the wood. The DIY table makeover ideas for genius table makeovers are just endless! John Jack George from United States on December 27, 2014: Great Hub! Keep children and pets away from the project. If this is where you are doing this you must wait until the humidity and rain is gone before you can start back up again. :). Victoria Lynn from Arkansas, USA on December 27, 2014: Wow, what a project! For tips on how to paint a coffee table, read on! The pictures are great and really do complete the story. If you don’t have one, something like a microfiber cloth or an old cut-up T-shirt will work. Luckily, I found a beautiful burnt orange corduroy couch and chaise lounge set that I loved and matched the colors I wanted in the living room. using the power sander to get some of those bad splotches out! That’s completely normal, and that’s where the sanding comes in. I am useless at this sort of thing, so its really helpful, voted up and shared, nell. I knew nothing about sandpaper or wood grains, or types of stains or what kind of supplies I needed. Design ideas and inspiration Shop this gift guide Everyday finds Shop this gift guide Price ($) ... Midcentury Modern Lane Perception Oak Rectangle Coffee Table - Newly Refinished *READ FULL DESCRIPTION* FosRestorationCo. it's ok for the first stain to be a little thick. The components you use to apply each also need to be disposed of properly. You can also apply a coat of varnish on top of a wood stain if you want to make the table glossier and give it an extra protective layer. If you have done two coats of stain and lightly sanded down, and you like the look of your table, stop here and proceed to the polyurethane step. This hub is invaluable....and for me, quite timely. Congratulations on your HOTD. What should I do about the screws in the legs? That’s why you do multiple layers of stain, which will even out the shininess. Keep in mind that oil-based paints take up to 8 hours to dry, while latex-based paints only take about 4. With her passion for art and reinvention, marketing experience, and Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Media, Sue has been able to create a business that not only provides quality pieces but empowers customers to create their works through her library of DIY tutorials and live demos as well as DIY supplies. 3M Sand Paper 150 Grit http://amzn.to/2sqx8nO. unlocking this staff-researched answer. Beautiful job. Rustic Wood Coffee Table Refinish I admit that I am glad that no one else could see the potential in that golden wood coffee tab le as it sat on the sidewalk. It is important to remember to. You obviously love what you were doing, and it showed in the writing. Gently rub into all of the wood that will be exposed and stained. Add some tung or Danish oil to a cloth and wipe it onto the table, making sure to follow the direction of the grain. I'll keep an eye out for your hub. If you don't seal then there is a possibility it will collapse before you finish building. Wear a face mask and goggles when sanding the coffee table to keep wood dust out of your mouth, nose, and eyes. Not all tables will need a third coat of stain. Remove any pieces that will impede your ability to stain or sand the coffee table, or that is not getting restained or sanded (For me, this was all pieces of metal that were attached, because the only wood part of my table is the table top.). Sherwin Williams Furniture Finishes Mahogany Stain. I only did the top, just to get a little more life out of it. A well-deserved HOTD! This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. I have a round dining table with 4 panels of insets, and the pattern is making me nervous to stain. Once the paint stripper has had time to set in, suit up in your safety gear once … The actual product seems very outstanding. Kathleen from Michigan on April 01, 2014: Very nice tutorial and good job on the table, looks great! The darker your color, the more you have to pay attention to make sure your strokes match the wood grain. Very lightly sand the table down. Oil-based paint requires paint thinner to clean up. Being able to upcycle and transform it into a weathered rustic coffee table despite the damage on the top is a testimony to one man’s trash is really is another man’s treasure. As someone who had never done DIY, this was very helpful. This article was co-authored by Tanglewood Sue. Make sure you have the time and are committed to doing it. Congratulations on HOTD. This will be the case more so with lighter stains in the third step, but you will still want to be careful here as well to make sure your stain isn’t splotchy from the paint brush. Sealed for protection. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Good job, and Good luck here on HP! Very useful and well written. rebekahELLE from Tampa Bay on December 28, 2014: Thanks for providing the step by step instructions and pics. I like how you outline each step thoroughly. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\n<\/p><\/div>"}. Wood filler or wood putty like this, in case you have really big gouges to fill, and then you will also need a putty knife if you have to do this. If it is still tacky, do not do anything with it and let it keep drying until it is completely hardened. I've done a little of this sort of work, but I am very grateful for your wonderful tutorial! "The sanding portion was helpful. Should I do two coats of undercoat or two coats of finish? This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. If your sandpaper stops removing the finish at any point, stop sanding and feel the sandpaper with your fingers. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 282,435 times. Do this a few times and feel it again. If you have some serious trouble spots after scrubbing away with the after wash, don’t worry too much because sanding will come next, which will take away most of the really bad spots. Varnish is a transparent protective finish for wood. Keep in mind too that you are using very thin layers of stain at a time, so if there does end up being a little bit of visible overlap, you can sand it and smooth it until it blends in. You are to be commended for the detail, the photos and especially the safety precautions you provide because the chemicals used in the process are highly flammable. If you have time, then it's better to have more coats. Prepping the table: Here is a BEFORE shot of the table, showing the reason that it needs to be refinished. Many thanks again, very happy you enjoyed :), Absolutely stunning result, and may I say what a fantastic job you've done in preparing this hub. For this step you definitely will want to again use a super high grit sand paper (I used 400 again). Wipe down the table after you are finished with the sanding. ", "This taught me different ways to do this task! Richard Parr from Australia on April 02, 2014: I have several couches that need reupholstering, hmm. This article has been viewed 282,435 times. Tung oil and Danish oil work well for all types of woods, including soft woods like pine and cedar. It informed me everything I needed to know. The liquid is very similar to paint thinner, which you can use as a substitute if that’s all you have. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. I was doing this. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Use a coarse grit sandpaper for this to make sure all of the varnish or paint is removed, then smooth the surface with a smaller grit sandpaper. Once the paint stripper has had time to set in, suit up in your safety gear once more. Thanks Wiki!". see that big cloudy spot in the middle? By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. There are some things to remember about using sandpaper on wood if you want it to turn out smooth and spot-free. Writing this hub must have taken as many hours as fixing up your table did. My coffee table has a lot of molding around the outside as you can see, so I wanted to make sure this was done well first. If you don’t want the finish to be too dark, wipe off excess stain right away. I simply sprayed it on and wiped it off. If you do clean them don't clean them in a sink where you handle food. It just takes time and lots of patience. DO NOT press hard as you don’t want to remove the stain. Just take off as much as you can without damaging the table. Then come back and scrape the table until as much as you can get off is gone. Full kudos to you on an amazing job (both the hub and the table). I used pressurized air to get the sawdust out of the cracks of the table first, which isn’t necessary if your table doesn’t have any details like mine does. Nell Rose from England on January 08, 2015: What a great step by step guide! They matched so well, and I really loved the colors! 44” x 28” , 19” high This is an upcycled piece, so it is unique in it’s small imperfections that show the life it has lived. Make sure to talk to the paint department's representative and get their recommendations on products to use - they really know their stuff! We use cookies to make wikiHow great. Congratulations on your Hub of the Day award for this post that you obviously worked hard to prepare for and then write. More and more people are interested in DIY projects and I'm sure this hub can be a great resource! wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. this is the old finish. Also, keep in mind that her home's decor skews a bit more traditional. Expert Interview. There are 11 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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