What can I do with old end tables?
9 Ideas For Revamping Old End Tables
- Paint Your Old End Tables.
- Stain Your Old End Tables.
- Modernize Them.
- Sell As-Is.
- Turn End Table into a Wine Rack.
- Make End Table a Rolling Bar Cart.
- Remake Into an Ottoman.
- Turn Into a Dollhouse for the Kids!
How do you redo an old end table?
- Sand Out the Scratches.
- Strip Everything that Isn’t Sanded.
- Apply a Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner.
- Choose & Apply the Stain.
- Apply a Protective Finish.
- Put Your Beautiful Newly Refinished Piece to Use!
How can I refinish my table top without stripping it?
The key to re-staining a wood dining table top without having to strip off the original factory finish is to create a soft, faux wood grain appearance with gel stain. Followed by several coats of a durable clear sealer. It’s actually not that hard to do.
How do you renew a table?
Steps
- 1Clean the table. Use a damp cloth to thoroughly clean the table surface and remove any dirt or grime.
- 2Sand the table.
- 3Brush the dust off.
- 4Continue sanding.
- 5Use a finer grit sandpaper.
- 6Wipe the table with turps.
- 7Apply the first coat of varnish.
- 8Lightly sand the table.
How do you paint a table without sanding it?
5 Methods for Painting Furniture Without Sanding:
- MINERAL PAINT (My Favorite Option) With Mineral paint you don’t need to prime anything beforehand.
- CHALK PAINT. Chalk paint is the best way to paint practically anything without sanding.
- MILK PAINT + BONDING AGENT.
- BONDING PRIMER.
- LIQUID DEGLOSSER.
How do you stain an end table?
- 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.