How to Repair a Dining Table

A beautiful dining table can add a touch of elegance to any dining room. Whether you're starting out with secondhand furniture or you wish to give your current furniture a face-lift, it's easy to repair a dining table. Learn how to make it look as good as new!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Screwdriver
• Gloves
• Paintbrush
• Chemical varnish remover
• Scraper
• Medium-grade sandpaper
• Stain or clear varnish
• Tape measure

Repair Wood Dining Table

1. Tighten loose screws on the bottom of a table to make it sturdy.

2. Fix blemishes and scratches by stripping the finish off of the table. Put on your rubber gloves, and apply chemical varnish remover with a paintbrush in a well-ventilated area.

3. Use a scraper to carefully remove any old varnish.

4. Allow the table to dry for several hours.

5. Sand the table carefully with medium-grade sandpaper.

6. Stain or add a coat of clear varnish to make your table look like new.

Repair Glass Dining Table

7. Measure the length and width of the tabletop.

8. Discard cracked or chipped glass tabletop.

9. Call a glass company to get a quote on replacement glass. Provide them with your measurements.

10. Place new glass tabletop onto suction cups or into brackets attached to the base of your dining table.

Tips & Warnings

• Use caution when using any kind of chemical stripper. If possible, work outdoors.