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jeffl
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Username: Jeffl
Post Number: 1653
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 10:43 am: | 
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I have a large, wooden, table that needs to be sanded and refinished. I did it myself once and it looked good for about 5 minutes. Does anyone know a professional who would do that sort of thing? Approximate cost? I also have 6 outdoor wooden chairs that need the same thing. Thoughts? |
themp
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Username: Themp
Post Number: 2784
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 4:16 pm: |
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What kind of finish? |
Bob K
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Username: Bobk
Post Number: 11199
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 5:53 pm: |
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Yeah, and for the amount a professional refinishing company would charge you can probably buy two new tables. |
jeffl
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Username: Jeffl
Post Number: 1656
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 9:43 am: |
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I guess I'll just do it myself again...better. |
Politicalmon
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Username: Politicalmon
Post Number: 114
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 1:46 pm: |
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Jeffl;
It's a fairly easy process - clean the table & chairs first - lightly sand with high grit paper - tack with sticky cloth (home depot) - now depending on the wood type either use Teak Oil or Boiled Linseed Oil - apply and remove any excess oil from rags. Keep oil soaked rags in tin can and away from paper; rags have have potential of self combusting with flammible materials. At this point you can stop or if you want to go further - get light shellac and apply to wood - afterwhich you can apply a marine varnish to the wood (it will create a glossy look) this will deflect any chance of water absorbtion. |
jeffl
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Username: Jeffl
Post Number: 1657
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 2:50 pm: |
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Thanks Politicalmom. Will do and I'll report back. |
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