Do you have a wooden table in your office or home that is discolored? You should consider restoring it. To guide you, here are the steps you need to take to restore your wooden table:
Identify lumps and bumps
You should start by scanning the table for lumps and bumps. After identifying the bumps, you should use a power sander to sand the table surface as smooth as possible. Once you are done with the table, you need to move on to the legs.
If the table is painted you will have to remove it with an electric sander. You should keep in mind that even if you sand the table with a power sander, you will need to sand the corners by hand. You should keep in mind that it is always better to over sand than to under sand.
to paint
Once you have sanded the table, you should apply a fine stain paint with a brush. You can choose the color you want and then apply a very thin layer. To keep the table from looking cheap, you should avoid applying cheap paint. You should also avoid applying the most expensive paint as it is not worth it. After applying the paint, you must wait 48 hours for it to dry.
smooth it out
Once the table is dry, you should lightly smooth out any areas where you might have applied too much paint. Next, you need to apply the second layer. For ideal results, you want to make sure the second coat is slightly thicker than the first. You need to be careful and make sure that the second coat is even. After this, you should let the table dry for 24-48 hours.
protect the table
To protect the table, two coats of polyurethane finish should be applied. The good thing is that there are many types of polyurethane finishes that you can go with. For example, you can opt for satin or gloss finishes. For ideal results, you should allow one finish to dry completely before applying the next. Next, you need to sand the table lightly with 200-grit sandpaper. You can also use a fine steel wool.
conclusion
These are the steps you must follow to restore your wooden table. In order for the table to last a long time, you need to make sure that you buy it from a reputable store. You also want to make sure you buy the highest quality table you can afford.
