subject: Modern Kitchen Tables - Restore for a New Look [print this page] Modern Kitchen Tables - Restore for a New Look
Many families have a modern kitchen table at home, mainly because of the functionality that it provides. Modern kitchen tables can be use for preparing food and for dining which causes a lot of wear and tear. That is why as time goes by, you can see that yourkitchen table has turned old and ugly. Refinishing yourtable would be perfect, to restore the beauty of your table. This will also help you to save more money, because you won't need to buy another table, to replace your old one. All you have to do is to refinish it properly to bring back its natural beauty. That old small kitchen table in the corner can take on a totally new look.
Now, you need to have a chemical stripper for you to start refinishing your kitchen table. You can carefully brush some thick chemical stripper on the surface of the table. You should carefully read the instruction first before applying it, for you to know, the right amount to put in the table. Let it stay on the table for a couple of minutes. After that, you should remove the chemical stripper using a knife or a paint scraper. You should repeat this process until the chemical stripper is totally been removed to your table.
Now, carefully sand the table's surfaces using a grit fine sand paper and a sanding block. This will help your table to be smooth again. After sanding it, you can now wipe your table with a smooth cloth to clean the surface. Lastly, use a wood stain to paint your kitchen table, and to bring its beauty. For the finishing touch, you can use polyurethane on the table to make it look new and shiny. Let it dry thoroughly, before using it. What was a few days ago an eyesore in the corner today can be a great looking breakfast nook table that the whole family will love.
