In addition to adding a fresh coat of paint or lacquer refurbishing a wooden chair often includes some basic repair and tlc.
Refurbish dining table and chairs.
I will show you how i restored a set of 3 teak occasional coffee tables but this is really more of a guid.
Allow the final coat of polyurethane or tung oil to dry for at least 24 hours before using the table.
Clean the table legs to remove any greasy residue crumbs and dust.
If you have to redo your dining set outside make sure it is not a windy day to prevent your paint job from being ruined by dust and debris.
Apply two coats of the shellac or an oil based primer.
Refinishing is an easy low cost way to bring out natural beauty in wood furniture and make fine details shine.
When searching for a chair to refurbish look for something that is sturdy and well built.
A bistro style 3 piece dining set.
How to restore wooden tables furniture.
Rub the wood with mineral spirits to clean the table and buff away the majority of the stain.
To redo your dining set inside place a large drop cloth underneath your dining set then place small squares of wax paper under table and chair legs so you can paint all the way to the floor.
If you have a piece of wooden furniture you really like or a tired thrift store find with loads of potential give it new life with a fresh coat of stain.
If you go the oil route you were done a step ago.
Let this sit overnight to let the product lift a lot of the color out of the wood.
It s definitely difficult task but like a diamond this vintage dining table and chairs set once found will be priceless.
Easily refinish a dated or worn dining room table to give it a fresh look.
The longer the stripper had been sitting the more the stain will be lifted.
Hi in this instructable i will walk you through the processes and steps involved in restoring a piece of furniture that has seen better days.
Coat the table with a heavy duty paint and stain remover to begin removing the wood stain.
Use painter s tape and thick wrapping paper to cover the tabletop.
But andrew warns that paint isn t as durable as an oil especially for a high traffic piece of furniture like a dining table 5.
Apply at least two coats since dining room tables get a lot of use allowing each coat to fully cure before applying the next one.
Buff a tung oil finish with a cotton rag.