"My coffee table was burnt on the top. How do I repair and
and re-varnish it
?"
Depending on how deep the scorch marks are you may very well be able to sand
off the damage and refinish the table. Be certain that it is a solid wood
table and not particle board covered with veneer.
Try these techniques :
Start by sanding the
surface of the table in the area of the damage.
Using a 60 grit sandpaper
will remove a lot of material quickly. The first few pieces of sandpaper may
get gummed up with the existing finish, so if you notice the sandpaper
getting smooth, get a new piece.
In theory, you should go over the entire
surface equally. However, as long as you remove the finish from the entire
surface, if slightly more material is removed where the burn marks are, no
one is likely to notice the imperfection.
Once the blemish is removed, move
to a 150 grit paper, and sand the entire surface. If you are uncertain of
matching the existing finish (colour and gloss) you should sand the rest of
the piece as well (legs, sides, etc.) and refinish the entire table. Before
finishing, and usually between finish coats, sand with a 220 grit sandpaper.
This should leave a perfectly smooth finish.
Wipe the table with a tack rag
to remove all of the dust, and refinish in a well ventilated and dust free
environment.
There are dozens of different finishes, many with different
application techniques, so follow the manufacturers directions. Almost
universally they call for many thin coats, instead of a few thick coats.
Trust me on this one, it will take more time but it is worth it!
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