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! Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Screwdriver
- Gloves
- Paintbrush
- Chemical varnish remover
- Scraper
- Medium-grade sandpaper
- Stain or clear varnish
- Tape measure
Instructions
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Repair Wood Dining Table
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Tighten loose screws on the bottom of a table to make it sturdy.
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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.
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Use a scraper to carefully remove any old varnish.
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Allow the table to dry for several hours.
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Sand the table carefully with medium-grade sandpaper.
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Stain or add a coat of clear varnish to make your table look like new.
Repair Glass Dining Table
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Measure the length and width of the tabletop.
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Discard cracked or chipped glass tabletop.
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Call a glass company to get a quote on replacement glass. Provide them with your measurements.
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Place new glass tabletop onto suction cups or into brackets attached to the base of your dining table.
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Tips & Warnings
Use caution when using any kind of chemical stripper. If possible, work outdoors.
