Love the table!!! I have used tung oil to darken and protect wood. To picture this, look at This End Up furniture (my boys had these bunk beds and dressers growing up). All this furniture is made from pine.
Hope this helps.. Jane
ps I just finished stripping and refiguring a coffee table...lots of kid/pup memories on it, too. Don't you just love pieces like this!
If you have a top coat of wax or sealer a light sanding will do the trick. I would suggest staining, lighter first, you can always go darker, just not lighter. Maybe a middle of the row stain, I always let dry the reapply to get a rich looking color.
When you have achieved the right color, then you can seal. Two options:
Wax; is a wonderful way to seal it gives a matte and rich handrubber look.
Polyurethane is good for kids, and more wear and tear, I woul;d suggest a satin ( the lowest luster sheen ) unless you want gloss.
Well... I remember when I was really young visiting my cousins that my uncle was in the garage "whipping" old wood with actual big chains! To Distress the wood!
Oooh, a fresh project. God forbid you rest for a moment, woman!
I would do a light sand if you want to amp up the patina, a heavier one if you want a cleaner slate.
I refinished my DR table and half a buffet with Danish oil and it gives a lovely, low key, RENEWABLE sheen (used tung on the buffet drawers). Looking at your inspiration pics, I'm thinking tung might give you too much of a golden sheen.
With Danish oil, the more layers you wipe on the darker the shade and the greater the depth, so you'd have a lot of control. You could mix two colors, or alternate shades if you wanted.
ps I polish with lavender wax--my only Martha moment, ha!
I bet you'll just have to experiment. I've found that just putting oil on older wood will make it darker. Maybe you can find a spot on the under side of it where you can experiment. But I agree with one of the other comments and probably wouldn't sand it except for with a very fine sandpaper, just to remove some crud but not the character of it. :) Unrelated topic: my knitter refresher course will be next month. If you can use any hats/blankets for your program I'd be happy to send you some!
La Maison Fou has got it exactly right up there. One more hint, by the stain one or two shades lighter than you want. Becareful of red tints in the darker stains. My light pine chair ended up a gothic burgundy.
Ok! Some great advice. I definately want the patina...but, see that really light spot? (no clue what or where it came from)I want that gone...but dunno if I want to sand the whole thing that much.
I HAVE used tung oil on other projects (with great results) I haven't heard of Danish oil? Interesting.
Thanks all...I have sooo many projects swirling around in my brain...and just finishing up the funky laundry room...with a new red door.
I'm no professional but I think it may need to be stripped, sanded, stained and waxed.
Have you tried waxing it with a deep chocolate wax, many, many times? I don't know if that would work but it might. Then you might not have to get into a huge project.
Also, check out mrsjonespaintedfinishes.com. She is a friend of mine and a fabulous faux painter/stainer/miracle worker. She might have some posts that could help.
More dirt, more puppy gnawing, more dinner parties and good times, more wear and tear will add more rich patina. Your table is perfect. But I heard of this stuff called Gel Stain. xo xo
I was going to suggest a light sand and tung oil. I've used that on some really beat up...uuummmmerrr...primitive pieces and it looks great. I'd love to know more about Danish oil.
We have several chairs etc, with Molly tooth marks. Adds to the character....that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
I don't know...but I say sand and wax:) We have a coffee table in our living room that sort of looks like that! It was an old farmhouse table and we cut the legs off to make it a coffee table! Good luck:)
i don't know if anyone has mentioned BRI-WAX yet, but that is what you need. it comes in 2 or 3 shades. here is a link to where you can buy it. http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2001635/9765/Light-Brown-Briwax.aspx
you will not have to do anything except smear it on and wait a few days, until the wax is soaked into the wood. it is the best stuff ever. check it out. xxx love
No ideas on how to refinish your table, but I love how you have it set in that first picture! The white runner, the pretty candles, the lovely pink ribbon - you're giving me some inspiration for my Valentine's luncheon!
Great table! I probably wouldn't stain it..., concerned that it could stain irregularly and look weird. Regarding the light spot, you probably would have to sand that down. I would go with an oil treatment.
Ms L...leaving risque Danish oil-related comments on my blog, eh?
Despite that I will share the very non-exotic source of the exotic-sounding product: your local hardware store. Or big box. Because it's made by Watco via Rustoleum.
My lavender beeswax is from British Columbia, though!
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I have no idea, but I like YOUR idea! Funny, my dining room chairs have gnaw marks on them too!!!
Fur babies! **happy smiles** Deb
Love the table!!! I have used tung oil to darken and protect wood. To picture this, look at This End Up furniture (my boys had these bunk beds and dressers growing up). All this furniture is made from pine.
Hope this helps..
Jane
ps I just finished stripping and refiguring a coffee table...lots of kid/pup memories on it, too. Don't you just love pieces like this!
Well;
If you have a top coat of wax or sealer a light sanding will do the trick. I would suggest staining, lighter first, you can always go darker, just not lighter. Maybe a middle of the row stain, I always let dry the reapply to get a rich looking color.
When you have achieved the right color, then you can seal. Two options:
Wax; is a wonderful way to seal it gives a matte and rich handrubber look.
Polyurethane is good for kids, and more wear and tear, I woul;d suggest a satin ( the lowest luster sheen ) unless you want gloss.
Good luck,
Leslie
Well... I remember when I was really young visiting my cousins that my uncle was in the garage "whipping" old wood with actual big chains! To Distress the wood!
Have a ball!
What a great table! I wouldn't sand it....that would take some of the character marks out. Try some gel stain or perhaps a dark wax. :)
Oooh, a fresh project. God forbid you rest for a moment, woman!
I would do a light sand if you want to amp up the patina, a heavier one if you want a cleaner slate.
I refinished my DR table and half a buffet with Danish oil and it gives a lovely, low key, RENEWABLE sheen (used tung on the buffet drawers). Looking at your inspiration pics, I'm thinking tung might give you too much of a golden sheen.
With Danish oil, the more layers you wipe on the darker the shade and the greater the depth, so you'd have a lot of control. You could mix two colors, or alternate shades if you wanted.
ps I polish with lavender wax--my only Martha moment, ha!
I bet you'll just have to experiment. I've found that just putting oil on older wood will make it darker. Maybe you can find a spot on the under side of it where you can experiment. But I agree with one of the other comments and probably wouldn't sand it except for with a very fine sandpaper, just to remove some crud but not the character of it. :)
Unrelated topic: my knitter refresher course will be next month. If you can use any hats/blankets for your program I'd be happy to send you some!
La Maison Fou has got it exactly right up there. One more hint, by the stain one or two shades lighter than you want. Becareful of red tints in the darker stains. My light pine chair ended up a gothic burgundy.
Sand and wax babe, it looks more natural I think.
Ok! Some great advice. I definately want the patina...but, see that really light spot? (no clue what or where it came from)I want that gone...but dunno if I want to sand the whole thing that much.
I HAVE used tung oil on other projects (with great results) I haven't heard of Danish oil? Interesting.
Thanks all...I have sooo many projects swirling around in my brain...and just finishing up the funky laundry room...with a new red door.
wax? I have no idea... Good luck though!!
I'm no professional but I think it may need to be stripped, sanded, stained and waxed.
Have you tried waxing it with a deep chocolate wax, many, many times? I don't know if that would work but it might. Then you might not have to get into a huge project.
Also, check out mrsjonespaintedfinishes.com. She is a friend of mine and a fabulous faux painter/stainer/miracle worker. She might have some posts that could help.
Good Luck!
Gwen Driscoll
Ragland Hill Social
since you've already gotten the advice and information you need, may i just say that those alliums are to die for?! WOWIE!
♥
i would dream about it
being done.
then
see if i REALLY liked it darker...
for maybe i would not.
:-)
then
then
then
i would stain it
a bit darker with a slight touch
and
wait a few days
to see
and
then keep going slowly
so as not to over~step my dreams...
More dirt, more puppy gnawing, more dinner parties and good times, more wear and tear will add more rich patina.
Your table is perfect.
But I heard of this stuff called Gel Stain.
xo xo
Not my area of expertise...sorry girl. Missed you this week. I'm sure it will be lovely.
I was going to suggest a light sand and tung oil. I've used that on some really beat up...uuummmmerrr...primitive pieces and it looks great. I'd love to know more about Danish oil.
We have several chairs etc, with Molly tooth marks. Adds to the character....that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
I should know more, given my occupation, but I don't have a surefire answer. I'm waiting to see the new laundry room, girl!
I don't know...but I say sand and wax:)
We have a coffee table in our living room that sort of looks like that! It was an old farmhouse table and we cut the legs off to make it a coffee table!
Good luck:)
I would probably want to sand and stain. Can't wait to see what you decide! It is a lovely table!
I have never done either, but I can bet whatever you decide will be beautiful!! xo
I would have a professional restain it. but that's me. I'm all thumbs and can even sew a girl scout badge on - ben used to that.
i don't know if anyone has mentioned BRI-WAX yet, but that is what you need.
it comes in 2 or 3 shades.
here is a link to where you can buy it.
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2001635/9765/Light-Brown-Briwax.aspx
you will not have to do anything except smear it on and wait a few days, until the wax is soaked into the wood.
it is the best stuff ever.
check it out.
xxx love
I love your chairs! And I have no idea how to make the table darker, sorry. But I love your chairs :) xo
No ideas on how to refinish your table, but I love how you have it set in that first picture! The white runner, the pretty candles, the lovely pink ribbon - you're giving me some inspiration for my Valentine's luncheon!
Great table! I probably wouldn't stain it..., concerned that it could stain irregularly and look weird. Regarding the light spot, you probably would have to sand that down. I would go with an oil treatment.
all three
sand, stain, wax
then i'd top it with a bright lime bowl filled with your gorgeous yard tropicals ~ perfect
Ms L...leaving risque Danish oil-related comments on my blog, eh?
Despite that I will share the very non-exotic source of the exotic-sounding product: your local hardware store. Or big box. Because it's made by Watco via Rustoleum.
My lavender beeswax is from British Columbia, though!
All this furniture is made from pine.
Work from home India
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