DIY TABLE TOP REFINISHING
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2020
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This video shows you how to give your old, beat up table a new lease on life. Make it look brand new!
Part of the fun in doing this project was learning what kind of wood we had. Watch and see how that changed our finishing choices.
3:51 this part right here is very important for newbies. I bet I speak for all of us when I say thank you for mentioning it. It’s like if the wood speaks to you
I can’t believe how amazing the table turned out! Wow. Great job, sir.
This was perfect as a vanity desk for me. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMAlHv7-BBWMrPRm5-uEoD6rtdT7SG2Qr Especially the glossy finish. Easy to cleanI was looking for something that wasn't the traditional white and with more of a modern feel. This fit the bill beautifully. I put it together with no problems, by myself in under an hour.Make sure you double check where you place the drawer tracks before screwing down. I had one track that needed to be aligned with different holes than the rest.
This is a great video to motivate people , and take the black art out of re finishing. Personally I think anything that gets people working with their hands is a good thing! Great job!
Thanks John...glad to hear you enjoyed it. I totally agree, sometimes we just have to get after it and the rewards are great!
Hi! This is the video that gave me the courage to do this.
Someone threw out an old dining table and chair to the garbage and my son and I ran to get it! It was wobbly and dirty, but otherwise in great condition.
I’ve purchased my palm sander and sandpaper, Behr stain and sealant in one, brushes, and paint cup. Need goggles and gloves. We started yesterday. The finish on the table was already coming off and is thin. Thanks for your instruction!!
So glad you liked the video and put it to use. Enjoy your table! Wes
Wes. You're the best! Thank you. Love your work and your lessons. Keep up the education effort on the craft. You're a master.
I appreciate that very much. Comments like your's keep me going!! Thank you!
I'm definitely redoing my dining table that has gotten worn on top. Thank you!
Wonderful video and extremely helpful in giving me the courage to refinish my dining room table! Can’t wait to start now.
How did it turn out??
Love this video!!!❤❤ Thank you!!
Great video! Very informative.
I feel more confident taking on my kitchen table!
That looks awesome
Thanks for the video. Starting mine soon 👍
Doing my tavle now! Thanks!
Thank you for the video. I have been watching dozens of videos and yours is the best. I have been afraid to sand "too much", but you make me more comfortable to get it down to the bare wood. Hopefully it doesn't take 3 hours:) but feeling more confident I can do this correctly. Thank you!
Thank you very much for visiting and for your comment. I am so glad you found my video and it was helpful. Have a great week! Wes
Looks Great
Just found your channel. I was searching for a video just like this to help with a table we recently purchased (used, scratched, and some heat marks). Now I'm on Amazon looking for a palm sander, so thank you!
Hillary...good luck and have fun with your table! Let me know how it goes and thanks for watching. Wes
Looks fantastic ❤
Thank you...I appreciate your comment. Wes
I love that you talked about the tabletop being different wood then the edges because I just sanded down a thrift dining room table and it’s veneer but different wood on top then on the sides and I’ve never seen anyone go into detail about how to get away with it all looking the same with stain so thank you ! I’m a new subscriber
Thank you for subscribing...glad I was able to help. Wes
awesome video wes! im a newbie to flipping and cant "flipping" wait to get started!
Haha...good for YOU! Thanks for watching! Wes
Great video!
Thank you !!!
thank you for saving tables from being painted.I cant wait to make my table look like new. I loaned it to someone, and they returned it with a long nail scratch across the top.
Good luck on your project...let me know how it turns out.
This table looks so much better and absolutely beautiful. I thought I was not a fan of wood grain until seeing this table, now I wish I'd bought wood with a wood grain.
That looks SOOOO nice! A before and after side-by-side view would show such a difference! I have a white Pottery Barn dining table and its finish is really bad. It's stick and pretty much absorbs the color of any article put onto it for more than a few hours. My wife wants to toss the table but it was $1200 and the structure and hardware is perfectly fine - I just need to re-finish it. Thanks for the video. I have a little more homework to do, but I think I'll use stripper and then sand it and then re-paint. Hopefully it works.
Good luck...thanks for your comment. Wes
Thank you! I have been wanting to restore my dining room table. My table is not that old (purchased in 2009) but has been destroyed by my children. We have paint on it, nail polish on it....even sharpie marker on it. I am going to get the supplies and see if I can breath some life into the table. Thank you!
Thank you for watching...good luck with your project. Wes
Great videos sir.
Thank you kindly! Wes
Thank you for this video , I have a small project like this to Starr and I'm not sure how and where so thank you for your video
Thank you for watching...glad it was beneficial. Wes
Excellent
Thank you...I was happy the way it turned out too. Thanks for watching.
Hi, awesome makeover! What sand paper do you use to do this? Also, product names of paint and sealant.?
How would you go about sanding the legs? Would you use a hand sander for that? I want to take my table a whole different color.
Wes...what would you use to fill in the grooves to create a flat surface? Almost everything gets caught in the grooves.
Strippers do leave a mess.
Looks great! Come do my table 😁🤣
Haha...that's what they all say!! Thanks for watching, Wes
What finishing seal did you use?
I like how this looks. I wanted to see if I can do this on my dining table wondering if you can look at it and give me tips on what I should do :)
I am not sure a picture would give me enough detail to give you proper assistance. You might check with your local paint supplier for some specific advice. Thanks, Wes
Great video! I'm just about to embark in a similar project for the first time. Your video is going to be a huge help. I have no idea what is going to come of this but I'm hopeful!❤
Any updates? How did your project go?
@@chrisk1180 I started feeling a little intimidated and haven't started! I know I just have to do it! Thanks for asking, though. Hopefully I'll have a better update within the week🥰.
@@Sylsaltiagoed nice! I'm gonna give this a go over the weekend as well
Awesome video. I wish you could show the finishing part too. Can you please explain that how you did it?
You are right, I didn't show how to spray the top coat. It would be great for a future video, thanks for the suggestion!
I kind of like that acid jazz score that plays during the time lapse sequences. Anyone know the artist/title?
Did you clean it before Sanding ? Is that necessary?
I'm thinking of refinishing an old table like this, but it's really old, I was wondering what are the odds that the finish contains lead or asbestos? (in which case I'd need protective gear)
Thank for the video, really helpful! What’s the best way to finish the table if you can’t send it to a finishing shop? Just applying a varnish yourself? Thanks in advance for any advice.
Hi Ryan...yes you can apply a paint brush finish that would look just fine. Thanks for watching, Wes
I’m so scared! What if you apply the varnish wrong?
I watched your videos and you doing a great job. I just moved in a house, it has enginnered wood floors, previous owner dogs scratched the wood floors, do you have any recommendations to remove the scratches. Thanks
My best suggestion would be to check with a flooring supplier for their recommendation. Thanks for visiting the channel. Wes
Could you please recommend the best product to use on the top of the table to make it scratch resistant? I'd also love a matte finish if possible.
A polyurethane finish (spray or brush) will give you a very durable finish. It is available in a matte finish. Thanks for watching, Wes
Hi if you could help me where I can get that stain please !!!!thanks !!!
Is your finish stain 150 grit?
What is stain that you used looks amazing.
Sherwin Williams, Sherwood stain and if I remember correctly, it was a walnut color. Thanks for watching. Wes
Awesome video,how do you put the finish on it, is there a video to do a complete job?
The top coat was a spray conversion varnish finish...sorry I did not show that. Thanks for watching, Wes
My table has alot of design on the edge all around and it's hard to sand it out
I’m in the process now with a table and 6 chairs! First timer… Is the 150 best to finish sand before stain or paint or would going up to 220 have any different effect/affect?thanks
I have always had good luck just sanding to 150 but, I know many professional woodworkers who sand everything to 220 before finish. I think it is mostly a matter of personal preference. Thanks, Wes
Thank you! I have a 1960s beautiful Mersman table I want to fix. I’m afraid to touch it. I see that layer is chipped on top! Ugh I didn’t see it before. It’s filled in.
Sounds like there has been a pre-existing repair. My first thought is maybe you would be ahead to lightly sand and just apply a new coat of finish on top without sanding down to bare wood and starting from scratch. I hope this helps...good luck on your project. Wes
Is it really DIY if you send it to the shop after you stain it?
Steve, I sanded down a wee bit too far in some small spots, it was veneer and now the MDF is showing. How can I recover? Can I paint it in a wood like color? Filler?
Without seeing it, my first thought would be to just paint. It is hard to recover from a sand through. Thanks for watching, Wes
What if in some parts I sanded off more than the rest of the table, so I have a few random cirlces that are discoloured without any wood grain - when staining will it just cover those blemishes? I plan on staining a light colour. Thanks
Hi...any finish is only as good as the sanding process. Yes, your circles will show, especially with a light finish. Thanks for watching, Wes
Can I refinish without too much sanding?
But how do you diy the finish layer?
You dont.. He sent it to a professional😂
Why not use stripper on this to save all that sanding?
I was going to ask the same thing. I'm not that handy but I did work at Home Depot for a long time so I'm familiar with a lot of products. Would think that would save a lot of time and sandpaper. Would love to hear and expert chime in on why it would be worth the effort to skip a chemical stripper.
LOL. Guess I should have watched the whole video before commenting.
Hi, after house painting and building and renovating for 40 years my method would be clean the surfaces with wax and grease remover. Then apply paint stripper according to the directions. Then clean the surfaces with rubbing alcohol. Then begin sanding with a machine as used in the tutorial. I would start with 80grit and then progressively finer grades until 180 grit. Before applying any finishes inspect the work for any swirl marks or scratches. These will have to be removed b4 proceeding. Any visible scratches will only be accentuated when the finishes are applied. So make sure you are happy with the surfaces. Then stain and finish as per video. This is my opinion but what do I know.🤣
What sander do you use?
I use a Dynabrade. Thanks for watching, Wes
So where or who do I take the table to get lacquered or varnish
Check with your local paint provider, perhaps they know of a custom finish source. Thanks for watching. Wes
They make non loading sand paper
I want to sand the lines out of mine …. How would I do that ? I hate the line they collect so much stuff !
If the lines in your table are like mine, it is a built-in seam that can't be sanded out. However, if you are painting, they could be filled with Bondo and sanded smooth. Hope this helps.
Why not scrape that old finish off before starting to sand?
Can I use a belt sander?
NO belt sander...thanks for watching. Wes
Why didnt you use a stripper before doing all that sanding?
He explained it in the video
What stain is this?
If you're sanding a table like this, please wear a respirator.
we want to see you sand in real time i find it satisfying so do something like asmr pleeeease 😊
Why no dust mask?
I don't wear one when I am doing a video :)) Thanks for visiting.
Why not just get a bigger electric sander for the table? it would make working quicker and you wouldn't have to change sandpaper so often.
Honest question: why all that sanding in the beginning, if the obvious way is to use paint remover (stripper)? You definitely know this method, so why all this unnecessary labor? You did say something about the thin layer of the finish, but that still doesn't compute.
Why didn’t you strip it instead of sanding
Hi Shelly...I could have stripped but I would still have had to sand so I just did it all at once. Thanks for watching, Wes
Why not just use stripper to get rid of the old poly and stain? Then sand
Yes, it could be done that way. Thanks for watching, Wes
Ok, so.... how to refinish a table:
1) Sand it
2) stain it
3) send it to a pro to finish
DONE!
He didn't show th table. Unless my video cut it out
This video was a demonstration of the refinishing process for a table top so that is all I showed. Thanks for watching, Wes
First of all man war a respirator and send you can use table top paint remover instead of sanding
Wes, no mask while sanding 😟?!? Take care of yourself
That's going to take you forever using that little power sander smh
No way in he!! Am I going to spend 732 hrs. Sanding when I can put a stripper on it and do it faster.🧐🙄
I was most interesting in the clear finish, but you didn't do that :(
Good info. The camera work kind of made me dizzy and sick to my stomach - stop moving all over the place, hold still. Yikes.
Hello can someone help me what products he use?