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!
A light spray of adhesive on a shop towel makes a good tack cloth. And I do mean light. It will pick up dust like magic, and it holds it helping to keep down the level in the air. I have used this method for many years.
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.
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.
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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.
Which leftover SW paint? Dont want to use a latex, but a wb acrylic/enamel will be ok. Latex is too soft and will cause "blocking". As mentioned a wb poly like GF HI Perf or Target 9000 for a clear topcoat.
If it were my "work table". I'd sand it down and give it a couple of coats of shellac. Shellac is easy to repair and my work tables take a beating. Sorry if my bias against paint is leaking out.
Paint is too easily damaged for me. And only poplar should be painted. All other wood took mother nature too long to create to hide behind paint.
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