subject: Self-help Tips On How To Repair Coffee Tables? [print this page] How important is your coffee table to you? Do you cherish it? Feel proud of it? Have almost a parental attitude in the way you protect it? Well if you're not Italian and still feel that way, don't worry, you're not alone. Many view their coffee tables as the centerpieces in their homes. Everything else around it just adds to its elegance. But if you have absolutely no remorse for damage done to precious tables, then please read on...
Why Should I use coasters?
Well you don't really have to, if you don't like your coffee tables. But when visiting a friend or family, it is a modern day custom to use coasters. Simply put, they protect coffee tables from water damage. Those water rings that your coffee cup leaves will eventually sink under the wood. That will slowly deteriorate a precious wood table from the inside. This tip is even more important if your friends have grown attached to their coffee tables. But if the damage is done, you might need an answer to the next question...
How to repair coffee tables that have water damage?
Worst comes to worst, you would have to strip and refinish. But before you go to that extent, try this technique first. It won't hurt.
1.Use a bit of toothpaste, non-gelled, on a lint free cloth
2.Rub the toothpaste on the water spot
3.Use a damp cloth to remove the left over film
4.Dry it with a dry cloth
5.Polish and your done
Makes you think twice before you place your coffee on any tables, huh! But there is also another danger that affects tables, specifically glass tables. Scratches! What can you do if your table is made from glass and someone accidently puts their keys or other objects that scratch the surface? Maybe it's even the same person that put his coffee cup on your other table without using a coaster. Well, read on...
How to repair scratches on glass tables?
1.Use a cloth, lint free and wipe the area first. You don't want some small particles scratching it
2.Uses a bit of toothpaste, never gelled, cover the whole scratched area
3.Use a brand new, sharp razor and take the toothpaste off
4.Leave the area alone for an hour or so, until the rest of the toothpaste dries
5.Use a soft dry cloth to remove the rest of the toothpaste
That should do it! Now if the scratches tend to be too deep, you might need some help from someone with special glass buffer machines, aka professionals. Anyways these are some self-help tips, but as we all know, the best measures, are preventative measures. So keep some of that Italian in you, and be watchful for any potential threats to your coffee table.
