How to Refinish a Table (Quickly and Easily)

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My old table needed a facelift. It didn't turn out too bad. I only did the top, just to get a little more life out of it. Eventually I'll build a new one. #refinishing #tablerefinish
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@mrparrotman03 Год назад

This was perfect as a vanity desk for me. ru-vid.comUgkxMAlHv7-BBWMrPRm5-uEoD6rtdT7SG2Qr Especially the glossy finish. Easy to cleanI was looking for something that wasn't the traditional white and with more of a modern feel. This fit the bill beautifully. I put it together with no problems, by myself in under an hour.Make sure you double check where you place the drawer tracks before screwing down. I had one track that needed to be aligned with different holes than the rest.

@karenbuccafurri5045 Год назад

He is quick accurate and to the point!

@kylepeek1349 5 лет назад

Kind of loving this guy. Most people on youtube are not this direct or honest.

@teledanny1337 5 лет назад

OK this video is helpful what kind of person would dislike this it literally helps you with life

@homebuiltshop 5 лет назад

Thank You! I appreciate it.

@katelynsnow4940 4 года назад

TeleDanny I was thinking the same exact thing 😂😂 like there is nothing to not like it’s simple informative and useful.

@bettypogh3910 4 года назад

@@homebuiltshop I noticed that people who dislike any video are just unhappy, sad people.

@shogunatepena5302 4 года назад

@@bettypogh3910 You would be sad too if your neighbors dog Rambo ate your cat!

@msrahman75 4 года назад

Shogunate Pena hold up-

@stephaniedowdy7359 4 года назад

Loved the video. Not super long quick to the point but had the info you need! Appreciate it.

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

Awesome! Thanks so much.

@mintymomma4570 3 года назад

I know this vid was made years ago, but its exactly what I needed. I like the explanations of what is being done and what not. Thanks for posting!

@homebuiltshop 3 года назад

Thanks, I'm glad it helped.

@TheAmick218 5 лет назад

This is perfect. I picked up a free dining room set and just need to refinish the top. I didn't want anything crazy... This was so simple, and like you I don't need this table to look like perfection. Great video!

@byronconstance7494 7 лет назад

Found a similar table, leaf missing for $25. I used liquid stripper to get the finish off. Then I used stain and clear semi-gloss poly, but followed pretty much the same steps you did. I couldn't get the semi-gloss to show until I did the last coat, thinned and wiped on like you did and it dried with a perfect semi-gloss finish. It turned out nice for my daughter's new apartment. She painted the legs white and found some white chairs at Ikea I think. It made a nice set.

@homebuiltshop 7 лет назад

+Byron Constance that's exactly what I'm talking about! Nice job.

@causetheplumstasteyum7848 5 лет назад

Nice job , looked 10x better with that finish

@homebuiltshop 5 лет назад

Thanks. Its still holding up well.

@nazaninb3746 4 года назад

Thanks homie. Locked inside my house due to coronavirus so trying to vamp up some of the furniture in my room! :)

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

Yes, a good project for times like this.

@samp3087 4 года назад

@@homebuiltshop hard same here. I did a similar process to the dining room table last summer and it ended up kinda soft and gooey. When you set a hot paper plate on it, the paper sticks! so badly it tears. If I do this again, what might I do differently? Did I use the wrong Poly? Did I not let it dry between coats maybe?

@Kaibil66 4 года назад

That table looks great....you did a great job

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

Thanks! Its still holding up well.

@andrewskater8813 2 года назад

thanks. the wipe on finish was something i did not know about and it looks like the way to go. So hard to finish the table .

@dogmom240 Год назад

Nice and easy. I have 40 y.o. coffee table that looks worn and tired and kitchen table that has water damage and areas where finish has been rubbed off. Will give this a go, a little work and pride, better.than buying new ones. Thank you for the ease of your video for a beginner.

@Mona-fd5kf Год назад

Thank you for sharing. Nice job on the table. You made it look like something I could do. I’ll give it a try.

@ProfessorMommy 3 года назад

Thanks a lot! I picked up an old coffee table at a thrift store and this video will really help me refinishing the table. Oh, and your daughter is so adorable!

@angelaradzyuk459 4 года назад

This is great! I think stripping the old finish off before sanding would save a lot of time.

@lifeisgood7740 4 года назад

Nice job. I have a round wooden table in the kitchen. The top is worn out but the base is like new. I will do what you did. Thank you.

@notveryrea1 2 года назад

Hell yeahh nancy

@j3rs3yjak3FIU 4 года назад

That thing turned out nice for what it is! Hey, thanks for taking the time to make this vid! Giving me a lot of ideas.

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

Thanks!

@watchnlearn2731 3 года назад

Wow Poly. That is so this old house.

@billyjack6413 3 года назад

Great presentation, I’m gonna tackle mine now!

@homebuiltshop 3 года назад

You can do it!

@garyleeheard3434 3 года назад

Thanks. What I needed to see.. I was about to just go out and get a newer or another table and chairs but this made me think . Might just do this and save money .

@hannahjordan5785 4 года назад

I found free furniture on Craigslist and this is so helpful especially because I am 18 and just moved into my apartment. Make my stuff look like somewhat new.

@DavidLee-vp3nr 4 года назад

Can you leave the back door open?

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

Awesome! Its great for Craigslist Furniture. It will last you a while.

@grahammarshall9562 3 года назад

Thanks mate just seen your video and loved the way you work. Nothing over the top or to complicated to follow. If I can get a result half as good as yours I’ll be happy. You definitely deserve the 70k + subscribers and I’m happy to say I’m one as well. Look forward to watching more. Many thanks from Kent uk.

@daphinekleckley3853 4 года назад

This is awesome. You make this looks so easy. Great video.

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

Thanks so much 😊

@rael1999 5 лет назад

Cheers Jeff much appreciated, very informative and helpful !

@SH3Bstanko6 3 года назад

I have a project similar to yours with the table... this video really helped me prepare for it. Thank you so much!

@homebuiltshop 3 года назад

Awesome. I'm glad it was helpful.

@DJ-pg6jz 5 лет назад

Enjoyed video straight to the point

@kaylasmerchanski9033 4 года назад

Perfect. I’ve been needing to redo my dining table for a long time. Thnx for the how to

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

You are welcome. Good luck on your table.

@chadlowrance3999 7 лет назад

Looking good Pinman, every project doesn't warrant the time needed for near perfection,some need a simple upgrade.

@homebuiltshop 7 лет назад

+Chad Lowrance thanks Chad. yep, this will work for now. No pins required.

@marisanyiri7562 4 года назад

Beautiful,thanks for your advice, thanks so much 👍😁

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

You are so welcome

@elizabethgarces4939 Месяц назад

Is beautiful, blessings 🙏

@eva2k0 4 года назад

Home Built Workshop, just a tip from a person who recently removed a TON of finish, both paint and stain/polyurethane from wood; Do as much as you can with a finish stripping compound, a scraper and steel wool/mineral spirits. You'll spend a lot less time actually working and can do other things while the stripper does its job. Then you just sand smooth and refinish like normal.

@s8computers781 4 года назад

Cheers mate. Really helpful and you have a clear and enjoyable way of presenting this. Keep up the good work and greetings from Sheffield UK.

@HardlyDrivenSon 4 года назад

Just watched this to refinish my table in doncaster uk haha small world

@joannoliveira7945 4 года назад

Thank you! I really need to refinish my beloved dining room table. Before the kids started sitting at it, I should’ve put a tablecloth on it, or even just a thick sheet of clear plastic like my grandma always did. Guessing from a long ago project, the coats will take awhile to dry. I’d better wait until we can move it down the basement. I do not trust the animal life around here or the weather! Your daughter is adorable, by the way!!!

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

Depending on the weather, it can take a while to dry. Inside would be a better choice to protect from dirt and animals. lol.

@bettypogh3910 4 года назад

Wow. Very relaxing work you do. Good job. I need to do this project too.

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

You can do it!

@tanelise4673 2 года назад

Beautiful! Looks perfect to me!

@johnnyfletcher1961 4 года назад

I like how you roll.

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

Thanks man. I appreciate that.

@rafaellastracom6411 7 лет назад

I just noticed, almost at 20K, that IS professional territory. Nice.

@bellagrow3116 5 лет назад

Its 42k now

@adamhearts9195 4 года назад

@@bellagrow3116 57k naow

@rachela3380 3 года назад

Just what I needed

@petestaint8312 3 года назад

Fantastic video! Thanks for posting. 👍

@petestaint8312 3 года назад

Also, Hailey is adorable!

@rafaellastracom6411 7 лет назад

Always a pleasure Mr. Baker. Excellent work, a real craftsman. Thinking about it, if the SHTF scenario actually comes to pass your skills will be real gold. Everyone else, learn from this man. Regards.

@homebuiltshop 7 лет назад

+Rafael Lastra com Lol! Thank you. Maybe I need to do some kind of SHTF project. No zombies though. Any suggestions?

@serenabusch9161 4 года назад

Came out great

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

Thanks!

@ronfontenot4534 3 года назад

I like the way you roll!! :)

@israelnava6882 7 лет назад

You have an awesome channel keep up the good work Jeff

@homebuiltshop 7 лет назад

+Israel Nava thank you!

@vhead612 4 года назад

Awww Hailey she is CUTE. Reminds me of my daughters. "How bout this one, then that one...." they know everything, the little ones, dont they?... They must get it from their parents. =)

@serenasonoma1502 4 года назад

Thanks for the help!

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

Happy to help!

@danielravenelle908 Год назад

Try using Xtract sanding discs by 3M. A high quality sandpaper makes all the difference. Done in 30 minutes tops.

@debbyvoisin5471 5 лет назад

That turned out beautiful💙

@homebuiltshop 5 лет назад

Thank You!

@lUCHALB 4 года назад

Genius !!

@chandlersampson 3 года назад

Super helpful. Thank you!!

@ljjackson7106 5 лет назад

Haha! You're up to 37K subs now and I just added my name! You did a fine job there! We have a rather nice oak trestle table that has begun to show signs of distress and I'm so worried about conquering it (unable to get it outside to work on it as you did) but thanks for your video and I look forward to your latest! - LJ

@homebuiltshop 5 лет назад

Right on, Thank You, and welcome to the Channel. Im positive that you can redo your table inside if you need to. Use a large drop cloth, open the windows for ventilation, connect a shop vac to a sander to reduce dust. It could be done in a pinch. Good luck.

@SoulMechanix 5 лет назад

Great video. Thank you.

@rebeccarlchey2296 7 лет назад

Wow Jeff that table looks really good. I didn't know you did woodworking. Tell Gina I said hi.

@homebuiltshop 7 лет назад

+Rebecca Rlchey hey Rebecca! It's something I've always enjoyed.

@coffeebot3000 5 лет назад

Been wanting to refinish my table. You made this look so easy. Thanks.

@homebuiltshop 5 лет назад

You can do it. Its not too hard. Get ahold of me if you have any questions.

@coffeebot3000 5 лет назад

@@homebuiltshop Will do. Can't wait to watch more of your vids.

@jgirlaldrich6559 4 года назад

I plan to refinish a library table which is quite old, but in great shape. It's been in my husband's family for many years. The table top finish is almost non existent, the legs still have much of the finish intact but have some nicks that I think may "need to be filled in" - if there is such a thing. What do you recommend to: remove finish on legs, and how to repair/hide some nicks on the legs? This is my first time time to refinish anything.

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

To remove the finish on the legs, I would just get comfortable and start sanding/scraping. I am personally not a fan of chemical strippers. They're messy and can be dangerous to use. If you want to fill in some of the nicks, you could use some wood filler before applying the new finish. I tend to like the nicks and dents as they add character to the piece. Have fun with the project.

@DCmusic71 4 года назад

Nice job

@IsaacJohnson-ow5rh 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video.

@SharpestBulbs 5 лет назад

Use some polishing compound and make it a glass-like finish.

@Mally084 7 лет назад

Love your videos!!!

@BaggierJester00 7 лет назад

Congrats on reaching 20 thousand subs

@homebuiltshop 7 лет назад

+Arturo Navarro thank you very much!

@peachiegrinsxd 4 года назад

Really found this helpful. Would you do the steel wool after it’s dried sorry if it’s a dumb question

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

It's not dumb. You would steel wool it when the previous coat is dry, before applying a new coat. It removes any rough spots in the first coat to make the next coat go on smoother.

@MAGAMAN 3 года назад

You know what's better than doing it quickly? Doing it right.

@digitalmediafan 2 года назад

I’ve an old dining room table which needs this fix. Do you really need a sander though ?

@homebuiltshop 2 года назад

You could certainly sand it by hand. The sander just speeds up the process.

@travis1974 7 лет назад

Solid work Jeff. I'm always happy to check out your vids. You do a great job.

@homebuiltshop 7 лет назад

+Travis Wuebker thank you. I appreciate it.

@TyrantPanda 4 года назад

Solid 👌

@Halenrocks5150 6 лет назад

Great video - very easy to understand and get a solid idea how to do this project! Thank you :)

@bryanbahling2877 Месяц назад

Hint... Pull vacuum on your sander when sanding or your sander and paper spends the bulk of its time swirling around old wood and finish shit dust. Plus you can better see progress you are making and quickly check for imperfections that need to be addressed.

@homebuiltshop Месяц назад

True, Vacuum does help.

@13slot28 2 года назад

I dig the Etines shirt!

@alyciagoode3564 3 года назад

I watch Dashner Design and restoration. He uses a paint stripper and a hand scraper to get old finish off before sanding. It seems to save him time.

@homebuiltshop 3 года назад

That is definitely another option if you want to go that route.

@GreenQueen_83 6 лет назад

Great video 👍

@scottraymer6835 4 года назад

Is there a reason you didn’t use a liquid stripper? I’m asking because other videos used it, but you went straight to sanding. I’m totally new to this so just asking for experience. Great job and the table looked great.

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

I never liked the chemical strippers. I'd rather sand it. You can use the stripper but then you still have to sand it, so I just go straight to the sander. I feel the stripper might be a good choice for pieces with a lot of trim or details that could be hard to sand. I might help there, but a table thats mainly flat is just as easy to sand down. Its really whatever method you like better.

@seansasaki3861 2 года назад

It will be nice to add what number of sand used after poly painting.

@marneycohen2338 3 года назад

Hello, thank you for your video. You mentioned that you could do something with the grain to make it better. I’m going to attempt to fix the top of my dining room table. Do you have a video showing what you mean about getting it into the grain better? Thank you!

@homebuiltshop 3 года назад

You woould need to use a wood grain filler to fill the pores of the wood. That will give a much smoother finish.

@Blomma...0_0 Год назад

Amazing job! this polyurethane is oil or water based??? Will do it, hopefully this weekend...=)

@homebuiltshop Год назад

I used oil based poly.

@dppv2 4 года назад

Great video! Are you waiting for the finish to completely dry in between the steel wool and the final sanding? If so how long?

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

I try to follow the directions on the can, but its usually a couple of hours.

@walter2670 7 лет назад

Maybe I'll do this one day

@homebuiltshop 7 лет назад

+Walter Welch it should be able to be done in a couple of afternoons.

@LifeLessOrdinary 5 лет назад

Great job I’m working on my table now got 2 coats of varnish just need one more

@beerbrewer737 5 лет назад

Why after a few coats of polyurethane did you sand it prior to adding the diluted poly? Great video thanks!

@homebuiltshop 5 лет назад

That was just to knock any dust or other rough spots down so the final coat is smooth.

@Ash-dt7ux 4 года назад

Had the same question

@kennythiefault4350 3 года назад

Hey man Awesome Job! Could I do this same process on an old wooden chess board that needs restoration

@homebuiltshop 3 года назад

Thanks. This same process should work for about anything. I'm sure it would be fine on your chess board.

@topbanana1324 4 года назад

I reckon Haley done it really.

@speteydog2260 4 года назад

Yeah those finishes are hard!

@2010stoof 3 года назад

I just got my childhood kitchen table from a family member who took it when my mom passed. It's a trestle table all solid wood with benches, besides the flat top that I believe it's plywood. Ingot a sander with 180 and 220 discs and 320 sheets for in between coats of poly. The plywood seems to have swelled above the border wood. Any suggestions on how to fix that?

@tobyleroux2780 4 года назад

thanks for the video, you mentions a heavy grit paper and get to 220 what was the heavy grit paper?

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

If you start with something around 80 grit, it should work great.

@wobluemoon Год назад

Use a rag when staining instead of a sponge. The end results are better.

@kathymonahan8024 5 лет назад

What is the easiest way to clean up the dust from sanding. I noticed you didn’t follow the grain of the wood. Is it important? My table is a heavy red mahogany that I cleared the heat ghosts from but now it is tacky and there are scratches on the surface. I picked the table up from the curb. Want to make it look nice. Thanks

@homebuiltshop 5 лет назад

Typically I rely on the dust collection on my sander. Its not 100% but it helps. Anything left I can wipe off with a rag. I also try to do a lot of my sanding outside if I can. This helps keep the dust out of the shop. If its inside, a vacuum of some sort takes care of it. If I'm using an orbital sander, I don't worry much about the grain. If I'm sanding by hand, I always go with the grain.

@lynnejarnagin3751 4 месяца назад

Just a question? Aren’t you supposed to sand with the grain? I am trying to learn here no haters please!

@jimclayton6539 Месяц назад

I have a slate kitchen table with a 6inch wood trim, it needs to be sanded and fresh polyurethane. My problem is that there's no way I can bring it outside because this beast weighs around 150lbs because of the slate. The only way i could do this is in my kitchen.

@sceneitallwithjeffandjon6984 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! How long did you wait for the final coat of polyurethane to cure before putting the table back in the house?

@homebuiltshop 3 года назад

I believe it was overnight. Just until it felt dry and didn't have such a strong smell.

@Guap303 2 года назад

10 thumbs up for the shirt

@Bigshoots86 3 года назад

I get free rundown furniture online all the time and just do this and usually sell peices for 50/100 bucks.

@homebuiltshop 3 года назад

Thats a great way to make a few extra bucks. Way to go!

@КоляКорчеватський 3 года назад

Great job. Let me also go. But, what was a paint?

@bevpaul1971 Год назад

Hi, just wondering if you can help me. I have sanded my pine table top down to bare wood and gave it 3 coats of quick dry water based gloss varnish, it is totally dry but certain things when i move them it is like they are sticking to the table, where have i gone wrong and how can i sort the problem out. Would be grateful if you can help me solve this. Bev

@billybobfudpucker5817 3 года назад

Could you use a paint stripper to get some of that crap surface finish off?

@homebuiltshop 3 года назад

You might be able to. I haven't tried it. I'm not a fan of that stuff. If you try some, wear gloves for sure.

@shaker2321 3 года назад

I Just bought a marble table with a polyurethane coating, but everything you put on the table it scratches the surface, I mean everything! even a mattress. I'm thinking to put a coat of Minwax poly, but do I really need to sand it first or just clean enough the surface before applying it. Any other better idea? I really appreciate your help; this table has been a hell since I bought it a month ago, regards!

@D.wi1d 5 лет назад

What sand paper did you start with? I came to these videos so I knew what sand papers to use. But no one ever says. Other than the finish paper.

@homebuiltshop 5 лет назад

I start with 80 or 120 grit to remove the majority of the old finish.

@D.wi1d 5 лет назад

@@homebuiltshop awesome. Thank you for getting back to me!

@moisesrobles7884 5 лет назад

Like always smashing my like botton kaboooooom

@ryanpinkham6784 6 лет назад

+Jeff Baker the table looks good!

@cathymcauley6336 4 года назад

Hi - I have 2 night stands and the tops are lifting and it looks like a material sawdust underneath - any suggestions ?

@homebuiltshop 4 года назад

Sounds like its an MDF, or particle board underneath a veneer. If the top is in good shape, you might be able to glue it back down and get some more use out of i t. Another option would be to glue a new top on it.

@lindacannings6309 5 лет назад

my table coffee end tables looks just like your table wish i could get some one to redue mine hate to throw them out but i cant do it

@Ephesians5-14 5 лет назад

Jeff, I have a question! Thanks for this video, by the way. Question: I have a table that just has a couple spots where the stain is coming off. I'm not sure it requires a whole sanding and taking all the finish off. What would happen if I just took some of the finish off, like not all the way to the grain, and then restained it?

@homebuiltshop 5 лет назад

If you just sand it a little without taking it to bare wood, you may not get the stain to match right. You could try not staining it and just applying some new finish on the sanded area. This would leave the original stain in place and it might match better. Just a thought. The patched area might still show. I wouldn't be afraid to try it either way, if it looks bad, you can always sand the whole thing and redo it.

@Ephesians5-14 5 лет назад

@@homebuiltshop maannn, not sanding the whole thing would save so much time 🙏 thank you for your advice!! I'm enjoying your videos!