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Need to refinish my table top Walter R. 05-06-2007
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Posted by Walter R. on May 6, 2007, 8:27 pm
I would like to refinish (do "something" to improve the appearance of) my
octagonal breakfast table.

The top is a composite of small pieces of wood, similar to a parquet floor,
but smaller individual pieces. It was stained a dark walnut, but the stain
has been partially worn off causing an unsightly appearance. It does not now
have a varnish or other finish, except the stain. The table is heavy and
looks somewhat rustic, rather than elegant.

What is the best way to enhance the appearance of the table top? Should I
use a belt sander to remove the top layer, re-stain it and then put several
layers of clear polyurethane finish on it?

Is there a better or easier way to go? Is polyurethane the toughest finish
available?

Thanks for any input.

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Posted by Walter R. on May 6, 2007, 11:39 pm
Here is a photo of the table top
http://www.imagegenie.net/uploads/2861d40444.jpg

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>I would like to refinish (do "something" to improve the appearance of) my
>octagonal breakfast table.
>
> The top is a composite of small pieces of wood, similar to a parquet
> floor, but smaller individual pieces. It was stained a dark walnut, but
> the stain has been partially worn off causing an unsightly appearance. It
> does not now have a varnish or other finish, except the stain. The table
> is heavy and looks somewhat rustic, rather than elegant.
>
> What is the best way to enhance the appearance of the table top? Should I
> use a belt sander to remove the top layer, re-stain it and then put
> several layers of clear polyurethane finish on it?
>
> Is there a better or easier way to go? Is polyurethane the toughest finish
> available?
>
> Thanks for any input.
>
> --
> Walter
> www.rationality.net
> -
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
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Posted by \"Fat Tony\" D'Amico on May 6, 2007, 11:52 pm
Walter R. wrote:

>
>What is the best way to enhance the appearance of the table top? Should I
>use a belt sander to remove the top layer, re-stain it and then put several
>layers of clear polyurethane finish on it?
>

I would try an orbital sander, you might screw it up with a belt
sander.


>Is there a better or easier way to go? Is polyurethane the toughest finish
>available?

You know about epoxy resin? Much more durable for a table.

http://www.cherrytreetoys.com/prodinfo.asp?number=24-100-5&aitem=5&mitem=11&dept=295


Posted by on May 7, 2007, 5:13 am
also ask at www.refinishwizard.com

wrote:

>I would like to refinish (do "something" to improve the appearance of) my
>octagonal breakfast table.
>
>The top is a composite of small pieces of wood, similar to a parquet floor,
>but smaller individual pieces. It was stained a dark walnut, but the stain
>has been partially worn off causing an unsightly appearance. It does not now
>have a varnish or other finish, except the stain. The table is heavy and
>looks somewhat rustic, rather than elegant.
>
>What is the best way to enhance the appearance of the table top? Should I
>use a belt sander to remove the top layer, re-stain it and then put several
>layers of clear polyurethane finish on it?
>
>Is there a better or easier way to go? Is polyurethane the toughest finish
>available?
>
>Thanks for any input.
>
>--
>Walter
>www.rationality.net
>-

Posted by on May 7, 2007, 9:03 am
Do not use a belt sander!!!

I would use a 1/3 sheet sander.


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