- Step 1: Clean the Surface. Use gentle soap and water to remove dirt and oils from the table's existing finish. ...
- Step 2: Apply Stripper. If the table is painted or varnished, you'll need to strip the surface. ...
- Step 3: Clean With Mineral Spirits. ...
- Step 4: Sand Table Surface. ...
- Step 5: Apply Stain. ...
- Step 6: Apply Finish.
How do you refinish a table for beginners?
- Step 1: Set Up the Work Area. ...
- Step 2: Take the Table Apart and Wipe Down All the Pieces. ...
- Step 3: Do Some Preliminary Sanding. ...
- Step 4: Prepare and Apply the Paint Stripper. ...
- Step 5: Suit Up and Scrape. ...
- Step 6: Apply the Afterwash and Scrub . . . Hard. ...
- Step 7: Wash the Table and Let It Dry. ...
- Step 8: Sand the Wood.
Can you Restain a table without sanding?
You absolutely do not need to sand the finish off the table, just lightly sand enough to rough up the existing finish to give the Polyshades something to grip. No need to break a sweat for this step.
