How to Refinish a Pool Table Part 1 (Stripping the Wood)
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- This is part one of a three part video giving step-by-step instructions and materials list for the whole job.
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In 2004, I decided to expand my business and start doing high-end furniture restoration. Specifically, we did hand-rubbed piano finishes on some of the most expensive pianos made - Steinway and Sons. So, if you want to know EXACTLY how to do a piano grade finish on your pool table, follow the directions given in this and the next two videos.
By the way, these techniques will also transfer to all wood furniture!
Klean Strip Premium Stripper: HOME DEPOT
Lacquer Thinner: HOME DEPOT
Saw Horses: HOME DEPOT
2' x 8' x 3/4" Plywood: HOME DEPOT
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Wow, just bought a 1940s anniversary Brunswick, and this video is how helpful, thank you! Hopefully the refinishing video is out soon! Cheers from vancouver canada!
Keep the videos coming my neighbor just gave me his pool table and of course the wife wants it refinished lol
Your videos are on point and perfect. Thank you so much. I watched your video on taking a table apart. It was very very helpful. Step by step.
Hi Doug,
I've watched you 'How to Refinish a Pool Table Part 1 (Stripping the Wood)' vide a few times and am preparing to attempt refinishing a Gold Crown 3 that I purchased. I would like to do something similar to what Dr. Vu did in your GC III install video. The table is in very good condition but some of the aprons and one of the legs are very faded from sun exposure. Did you ever do the remaining videos for this series? I have not been able to find them.
If these videos don't exist yet, would you mind giving me any tips that you may have for doing the prep after stripping the wood and for applying the stain? I would like to move forward with this project but do not want to end up with a table that looks worse than when I started.
Thanks!
Can you do a video of the actual re-finishing? I don’t even own a pool table but I’d watch you re-finish one in a heartbeat lol.
I'd love to. But, unfortunately, I have to wait for a customer to need that service and be willing to pay the price to have it done.
good advice just wish i had a table to work on
I'd love some recommendations on the next steps. We are about a week out from our pool table pieces being fully stripped and sanded smooth. I'm a little lost on what to do next. I've read some stuff about conditioning that I'm not familiar enough with. What's your recommendation on new coating if we are looking for a gray stain type finish.
Was hoping you’d show the process
How do I stabilize an old Jordan pool table?
Working on stripping finish from Brunswick Gold Crown IV table and having all metal castings powder coated to new condition. Restaining wood then planning on new finish. Torn between a rubbed Danish Oil finish vs a Minwax Ployurethane finish. Like the effect of a rubbed finish. Any suggestions, thanks
I wouldn't do either type of finish. Lacquer is your best bet.
@@CreativeRestorations Ok I have stripped my table, aprons, legs and skirt which were stain on solid poplar or veneer plywood. Planning on lightly sanding to silky smooth condition and then applying water based pre-stain conditioner then a water based wiping stain prior to finishing with satin lacquer. Any advise on whether I should use water based vs oil based conditioner and stain? Thanks
Doug
Love all these videos - huge help.
I have some questions re a Brunswick Saratoga table.
How could I send you some more defaced questions if you are up for it
Thanks
Mike in Seattle
You can reach me through my website provided in the description above.
Thank you for these great videos. I was able to disassemble my pool table. Next I want to refinish my pool table to black.
Once I strip everything off using klean premium stripper and lacquer thinner. Is it ready for painting? Should I use stain or paint? Which paint or stain do you recommend and should I use a top coat over the paint/stain? Thanks!
Paint or stain? Really, it depends on the look you're wanting.
Once the table is stripped, you have to address the repairs. You'd have to fill in, steam, or sand out any dents, gouges, or scratches (using the appropriate method for the damage). Next, I would typically recommend using a wood grain filler if you're wanting a completely smooth finish without any of the pores of the wood telegraphing through the finish. Once that's done, I would use a vinyl sealer to seal in the wood; followed by sanding. Finally, I would do several top coats of your choice of lacquer (whether that be opaque or transparent). I would not apply the sealer or lacquer using a brush. I would use an HVLP spray gun to do it.
@@CreativeRestorations awesome thanks!
Do you have a video showing how to refinish pool table rail castings? I have a Gold Crown 3 and would like to make the bronze corners look like new. The rails are already dismantled.
Did you email me about this?
@@CreativeRestorations No, I don’t have your email address. Would you like me to email you?
You can. Just use the email address provided on my website.
I meant more detailed questions!
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I did the stripping, waiting in the refinishing video. Any idea of when that will be available?
Working on the script for it as we speak.
@@CreativeRestorations Just checking to see if you've made progress on the next video.
@@bryanbraley1038 In the same boat as you. Table is apart and cleaned up. Waiting on another great video.
Would love to see the next parts of the stripping and refinishing video series. Any idea of when these will be posted? Thanks!!
Great video. But get the women with red wine away from it. Lol