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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Good morning folks!

I've got a table I'm planning on stripping and sanding. Then painting and sealing off (polyurethane?). Before beginning, I thought I'd post what I'm planning on doing before I start in order to avoid any beginner snafus. I welcome any and all advice if you care to share!
 
#5 · (Edited by Moderator)
Your information is incomplete. How are you going to strip the table (chemically or mechanically, scrape and sand) and what type of finish does it have now? What is the base wood the table is made of; does it have a veneer or is it solid wood?
You talk about painting and "sealing off (polyurethane)".....i don't understand what that means; especially the sealing off part. What will the new finish be like. Stain, poly, paint, linseed or other oil or something else? Are there any defects that need repairing like dents, scratches, or splits?
All these things matter in deciding how to proceed.
 
#6 ·
Your information is incomplete. How are you going to strip the table (chemically or mechanically, scrape and sand) and what type of finish does it have now? What is the base wood the table is made of; does it have a veneer or is it solid wood?
You talk about painting and "sealing off (polyurethane)".....i don t understand what that means; especially the sealing off part. What will the new finish be like. Stain, poly, paint, linseed or other oil or something else? Are there any defects that need repairing like dents, scratches, or splits?
All these things matter in deciding how to proceed.

- LesB
Yep, basically what I was saying…............
 
#9 ·
Yep, yep. Messages received, folks. Had to find a good way to resize images. The forum's not exactly smooth to utilize at all times.

Essentially was thinking I'd just sand this table down, paint it with some leftover Sherwin Williams paint and seal it with a clear coat of sorts. Not looking for a high gloss so to speak and there's nothing I care to really 'fix' just plan on painting up a table to work with guitars on.

Hope this helps make more sense now. I know this is a simple, simple concept based on everyone's skill level vs. mine.
 
#13 ·
So I'm gonna roll with OSU55 and won't use a latex - I'll try to find a WB Acrylic/Enamel. Then wrap it up with this GF Poly - https://www.rockler.com/general-finishes-high-performance-water-based-top-coat-flat

I can't disagree with you LittleShaver, but the artistic version of me wants to spruce up some color.

Would you guys mess with the legs at all, or just redo the top and call it a day?

And YES I AM this far behind on a project this simple in nature. Work. Work. Work. Taking a PTO staycation this week.
 
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