Furniture that is varnished comes back into use. After all lacquerware They look rich, and give the interior originality and solidity. Although, to be honest, its surface is quite problematic. It can be easily damaged. A very common defect is scratches. You should not immediately get rid of the damaged table, but should try to restore it. You can entrust this process to master restorers or try to restore a lacquered table with your own hands.

Restoration technique

Let's figure out how to restore a varnished table using the restoration method. This is one of the most the best ways returning a decent look to a lacquered table. For example, to eliminate scratches, it is necessary to remove a layer of varnish on the defective areas, and then apply a new one. This method is quite effective and allows you to get rid of any scratches. But not only scratches are a problem for lacquered furniture. The next drawback that may appear over time is darkening varnished surface. As a result of clouding of the surface of the tabletop, appearance The table begins to lose significantly in relation to other furniture. This defect can be corrected in a similar way: removing the old layer of varnish and reapplying a new one. This method is quite simple, and it is quite possible to varnish old table with your own hands.

Sequence of restoration work

Update old varnish The table can be assembled in several stages. But first you should prepare some tools and materials and think about your safety. So, let’s get acquainted in detail with the algorithm for performing work on restoring a varnished table.

Determining the degree of wear

Before restoring the varnish on the table, you should first assess the extent of the resulting defects.

Choosing material

The question arises, how to remove varnish from the table. To ensure the quality of the restoration, the materials must be selected correctly. Many people believe that problem areas can be removed with alcohol. In some cases, minor defects can indeed be applied with alcohol, but unforeseen consequences may occur, such as roughness, light areas, etc. Therefore, we will focus on specialized materials that will become good helpers for beginning craftsmen.

• Shellac polish. Such material not only helps restore the surface, but emphasizes its originality. This is one of the oldest and most proven materials. The consistency of the polish is more like a liquid rather than a varnish. To achieve a high-quality result, this composition is applied in about 50 - 60 layers. It is because of this that the original deep color is achieved. This is very good option, which will remove scratches on a varnished table.
• Nitrocellulose varnish. This solution is used to restore large table surfaces. To apply it, sprayers are used, which provide very fast and uniform spraying. At a lower speed, the solution droplets begin to solidify, and the desired effect of a smooth and uniform surface will be quite difficult to achieve. That is why it is not recommended to use standard spray bottles, which additionally form air bubbles that are almost impossible to get rid of.
• Pentaphthalic varnish. This perfect material for table restoration, as it is quite easy to use. It does not require special devices for application and dries quite quickly. Apply it in at least 4 layers. You can eliminate the purchase of primer solutions, since the first layer of pentaphthalic varnish will act as a primer. After applying the composition and drying it completely, sanding should be done.

Once you have decided on the choice of restoration composition, you need to pay attention to such a moment as the determination of color. You can use a colorless varnish, or you can purchase a varnish that imitates the color of any wood. In the second case, it is necessary to correctly determine the tone of the varnish.

Step-by-step instruction

Let's bring detailed instructions, which will answer the question of how to properly varnish wooden table. It consists of several stages:

• The preparatory stage consists of the following aspects:
• the surface of the table is thoroughly cleaned using a specialized composition or using ordinary warm water;
• remove the damaged layer using a scraper;
• We begin to sand the surface with sandpaper until it becomes matte;
• clean the surface from dust.
• Applying varnish to water based:
• the surface is covered with several layers of water-based varnish;
• each subsequent layer is applied after the previous one has completely dried;
• after last layer completely dry, grind the surface;
• clean the surface from dust.
• Carrying out work using acrylic-based varnish:
• initially we select a varnish that matches the table surface in shade and gloss;
• Having diluted the varnish by 15% with white spirit, we prime the surface;
• after the primer layer has dried, we perform intermediate sanding;
• cover the surface of the table with undiluted varnish in several layers, allowing the previous layer to dry first;
• We perform final surface grinding.
• Please note that after applying all layers, the surface should be sanded to give the surface a glossy shine.

By following all the recommendations, you can get very high-quality surface varnished. It is clear that in order to get decent quality you should use a spray gun. Below is a video on table varnishing and details useful tips on restoration.

There is a category of citizens who do not tolerate old things in the house and immediately get rid of them as soon as they find a replacement. This primarily applies to furniture that requires space. But there are not many of them; as a rule, a completely serviceable table or chairs are taken to the dacha - maybe they will come in handy.

This “maybe” is completely justified today, because old pieces of furniture have come into fashion. Not even antiques, which have always been in demand, but simply things with history. It is better if the wear and tear is noticeable immediately, but if it is not, then the furniture is artificially aged - there are special techniques.

A Soviet-made desk, a single-pedestal desk, at one time could be seen in every family that had schoolchildren - it was a standard home workplace. And in production, they were in the plant management, shop engineers, planners and accountants.

In short, in many dachas there are compact old people dozing, still strong, but already out of print. Meanwhile, with a minimum of effort they can be given a fashionable look to furniture in the Provence style.

We will need:

• the hero of the plot is a single-pedestal desk;
• grinder and grinding disc;
• file;
• polyurethane moldings;
• corner relief block, which is used for construction work;
• miter box device for carpentry work;
• brown primer;
• façade paint, matte white;
• ceramic furniture handles.

How to remake a table from the “ugly duckling” to Provençal style

1. Let's free the table surface from the layer of old varnish. It holds tightly, only a grinder can handle it if you install a grinding disc.

2. After this surgery The chipboard from which the table is made is covered with irregularities. This is where a primer comes in handy, and you will have to cover the surface with it twice.

3. To make the table more interesting, you can use different methods. For example, completely replace the tabletop with a wooden one, in modern style. But it’s not that simple, and it may not work out. It is precisely to complicate the shape of the table that the embossed corner beam, we simply attach it to the existing tabletop. And it will immediately become noticeable that the table has acquired a less primitive appearance.

4. Now we need to work on the boxes, because from prolonged inactivity they have lost their former ease of movement. Moldings are put into use here.

5. Now the old table looks quite good, all that remains is to paint it. To make it fit better into the chosen style, we use not traditional enamel, but facade paint. And we’ll take a brush with hard bristles so that traces of strokes are visible, because carelessness is in fashion today. In order to give the table an aged look, we will paint thin layer just once. Then, in some places, bald spots will form, through which the soil will be visible.

What paint to paint the table

If you work with enamel, then before applying it you need to rub the surface with a candle. The paint will lie unevenly, which is what was required to be achieved. And in order to deprive it of its ceremonial shine, you will have to walk over the painted surface with sandpaper. But to get closer to the effect of Provencal furniture, it’s still better to work with facade paint.

To date, buy a new one Coffee table expensive. Especially when it comes to a coffee table, which should not only be functional, but also elegant and beautiful. Therefore, specialists develop everything more ways how to restore a table with your own hands.

Before restoring the table, you need to clean its surface from old paint and repair all cracks and chips.

There are a lot of methods. They are conventionally divided into different types tables according to their purpose. But with the same success, you can apply to the coffee table the methods that are usually used to decorate kitchen or dressing tables. As practice shows, it looks very original.

Surface preparation

Before we begin to consider individual decoration methods, it is advisable to study how the surface should be prepared. After all, this step is the same for all tables, regardless of which restoration method you choose in the future.

First you need to remove the old coating. It is risky to use solvents as they can damage the wood fiber. This is especially true for valuable antique pieces of furniture. In this case, it would be best to use sandpaper coarse grit and a grinding machine.

As for the legs, if they are carved, you need to carefully sand them with special pieces of sandpaper for hard to reach places. It is strictly forbidden to remove the old coating with screwdrivers, chisels and knives. These tools can ruin the coating.

To level the surface of the table, it is necessary to cover it with a layer of primer.

If the legs are still quite problematic to clean due to their shallow relief, then you can use a thin wire tangle. And if this does not help, then you can use a little solvent. You just need to work with it very carefully, wrap a bandage around the match and dip it in the solvent.

When all the old coating has been removed, all cracks and flaws need to be well sealed. To do this you need to use wood putty. But first, the entire table is covered with a primer, which will protect the wood from damage and will subsequently provide better adhesion to the putty and finishing material. When the primer is absorbed, you can work with putty.

A small spatula is used for this work. Putty can be used either ordinary white or special colored - everything will depend on how you plan to restore the table further. After the putty has dried, sand everything again with light sandpaper and re-coat with a thin layer of primer.

The table is ready.

Let's consider two main options for restoring a coffee table with your own hands.

They are considered the easiest for beginners and not so expensive in terms of money, which is especially important in conditions of limited resources.

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Restoring a table with paint and varnish

The first option is to cover the surface with paint or varnish. So, the paint must first be stirred well. Then take a soft brush and slowly apply paint along the grain of the wood. Note that the top part is painted first, after which you must gradually work your way down. This is very important to observe, since otherwise it will simply be impossible to avoid non-decorative smudges.

The paint must be applied in two thin layers so that the putty does not shrink and is not visible under the paint. When you apply the paint, wait until it dries, then cover the table in the same way as described above, but with a transparent varnish. If you want to see a sparkling gloss, then the varnish is applied in two or even three layers. If you want a more natural matte surface, one layer will be enough.

Restoring a table with your own hands is possible not only with paint, but also with varnish, as well as special solutions that give a silver, gold or bronze tint. And it looks very elegant, especially on antique tables.

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Restoration with mosaics

The second option is to cover the table top with mosaics. Mosaic is now being released different types. For a coffee table that will be located in a classic-style living room, you can choose a mosaic with some kind of antique or city landscape. If you want to place the table in the bedroom, you can choose calmer romantic patterns such as flowers, hearts, angels or cute birds and animals.

So, first the table is covered with a base, which will be the paint of the selected color. It is important to choose a shade that contrasts with the future mosaic - either very dark or very light. Due to this, the pattern will look brighter and more natural.

After the paint has dried (and this is at least 2 days), you need to mix PVA glue or special tile adhesive for mosaics well. After this, you immediately need to press the mosaic strictly according to the instructions so that the drawing turns out correctly. To be more sure, you can coat with reverse side mosaic, only the layer of glue in this case should be very thin.

About a day after the mosaic has set, you need to grout it. For this purpose it is used special remedy in the form of a powder or paste that matches the pattern. You can also use a contrasting color grout, which in some cases looks good.

Before grouting, experts recommend masking tape seal the edges of the tiles so that they do not get too dirty. The grouting itself is done either using a small spatula or a sponge. It all depends on which product you choose. After finishing the work, wait for the grout to dry, remove the tape from the mosaic and use a cloth to remove any accidentally deposited residue on the mosaic.

The legs in such a table can simply be painted or varnished, since the mosaic will no longer be inappropriate here. The color of the legs is selected according to your taste. But it’s best if it differs favorably from the main picture. You can simply coat them with a tint varnish that will highlight the naturalness of the wood.

So, two methods of restoring a coffee table are considered. Of course, there are many more options: this includes decoupage techniques, wallpapering, and decorating with oilcloth. But the methods described above are basic. Once you learn how to do them, everything else will be easier.

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How to update an old table: 10 restoration methods and step-by-step instruction to action

To this day, many houses still have Soviet coffee tables, dining tables and desks. The design itself is made soundly and with high quality, but the years have not been kind to the appearance. Let's look at 10 ways to restore such furniture at home, and craftsmen will receive a master class on restoring tables with your own hands.

How to update a table with your own hands - 10 ways

In fact, ways to update old furniture much more, we have chosen 10 options that a home master can easily master.

Method number 1: painting

Painting is deservedly considered the simplest and in an accessible way home restoration, for example, even a child can take a brush and paint a tabletop, but we will talk about the technical side of the process later, and now we will try to choose the right paint.

Which paint should I choose?

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	Oily Oil paints have been used to color wood for over 100 years. You get durable and durable coating for reasonable money. Most formulations give a glossy shine. But Oil paint does not allow air to pass through and fades over time in the sun, plus it can dry for up to 2 days and will emit a pungent odor all this time.
	Acrylic Acrylic paints are now breaking popularity records. They are water-dispersed compositions based on acrylic resins. These compositions are odorless, dry quickly enough and are absolutely harmless from an environmental point of view. In addition, acrylic is not afraid ultraviolet rays and has excellent vapor permeability. In fact, the only negative is the relatively high price.
	Alkyd Alkyd paints have high film strength and provide a water-repellent effect. The price of the compositions is reasonable. But alkyd coating has low abrasion resistance, so these compositions are not suitable for kitchen countertops, but bedside table or small coffee table They will be in the living room and will last a long time. Alkyd paints are applied only to dry wood (up to 12% humidity), otherwise the coating will peel off.
	Enamels for wooden surfaces Enamel is not a type of paint, but rather a separate direction. Exist acrylic enamels, alkyd enamels, nitro enamels and a number of similar compounds. Enamels come in matte, semi-matte and glossy. All of them are characterized by high strength and wear resistance of the coating. In the line of any type of paint, enamel is on top position, it is more expensive, but the quality is disproportionately higher.

Most types of table restoration at home involve preliminary painting with one or another composition, so painting is considered the basis.

Method number 2: artistic painting

Many home craftsmen are afraid of this method of restoration. Indeed, real artistic painting requires serious professional skills and talent. But no one is asking you to transfer the scenes of great artists onto furniture, and drawing a few flowers is not so difficult.

In addition, to the category artistic painting include working with stencils and some types of applique. Agree, paint a cabinet or tabletop using ready-made stencils will not be difficult. You can find the stencil you need at any book market, and sometimes even from hawkers in the underground passage.

Method number 3: craquelure

According to the definition, craquelure is a finish covered with a chaotic network of small cracks, as in old painting. Now this effect is achieved through the use of special craquelure compositions, they come in one and two components.

• One-component compositions are applied over the paint and upon contact with air, cracks form throughout the entire coating area during the drying process. They are cheaper and easier to work with. But a solid mesh only looks good on plain furniture without painting or patterns.
• Two-component craquelure varnishes are more practical; they can be used for fragmentary finishing. First, the main component is applied over the entire area, and then in the right places it is coated with an additive, which causes cracking. Moreover, the grid is formed without clear boundaries, as if in a natural way.

Craquelure looks great if combined with the decoupage technique. In this case, translucent pictures cut from thin paper napkins are glued onto PVA, after which the whole thing is covered completely or in fragments. craquelure varnish, the result is an antique piece of furniture.

Method number 4: mosaic

Mosaic paintings have been known since time immemorial; ideally, smalt is used to create the ornament, but this material is expensive and it is too expensive to decorate an old table with it. Plus mosaic elements made of smalt have different sizes and thickness, therefore only professionals can work with them.

In our case, you can install a mosaic on an old table much cheaper. Construction stores now have a wide variety of tile and glass mosaics, and the prices are reasonable. In addition, battle is great for home mosaics tiles and even randomly broken old CDs.

As for the arrangement technology, the old countertop is usually stripped down to the wood and covered with several layers of acrylic primer, and when the primer dries, the mosaic is glued on. At the amateur level, they use liquid nails or some kind of super glue, each element is glued separately.

Professionals do it differently; they take dry tile adhesive, dilute it with water and apply it completely to the countertop with a notched trowel, after which they lay out the mosaic elements. The process is quick, but laying out a pattern without experience is difficult.

If you don’t have time to lay out each element, you can buy ready-made mosaic canvases. There, small tiles are initially fixed to fiberglass and all you have to do is glue it to the tabletop with tile adhesive, and then fill the gaps. Fast, high quality, but not exclusive.

Method No. 5: self-adhesive film

The self-adhesive film can be installed on the tabletop in a maximum of an hour. Now in this market there are countless options for decorating film, starting with a single-color coating and ending with imitation wood, stone, and even reproductions of paintings by famous artists. Plus, the ornament can be ordered for reasonable money.

The installation technique itself is not complicated, but the main requirement is a perfectly smooth, polished base. I will tell you how to polish the tabletop later, and the film is glued in 3 stages:

1. After you have polished the tabletop, the dust is wiped off and a couple of layers of acrylic primer are applied to the surface, each layer being applied after the previous one has dried.
2. Now we need a soap solution; you can dissolve a bar of soap in water or use dishwashing detergent. The solution is applied to the countertop with a sponge.
3. The film is glued from the edge of the tabletop. The protective paper is removed gradually as the strip is glued. From under that part of the film that lay on the countertop, air is immediately expelled along with the soap solution. It is convenient to expel the air with a plastic wallpaper spatula or rag.

Method number 6: decorative tape

Adhesive tape is sold in office supply stores. different colors and shades, you need to buy it in an assortment and stick it like wallpaper on the tabletop. Although, to be honest, colored tape is more children's version. The child will be interested in the process.

• First, the countertop is polished and degreased with any alcohol-containing solution, for example, cologne.
• If the plane is pasted over completely, then the first strip is glued along the pre-drawn straight line, it’s better to start from the edge of the tabletop.
• Subsequent strips are glued end to end and immediately rolled with a wallpaper rubber roller for seams. It is a rubber wheel with a handle, 25 - 30 mm wide.

Decorative tape is inconvenient to use. This covering will look good only if you do not use the table at all. If, for example, we arrange it this way desk teenager, the tapes will begin to fly off within a couple of weeks, and there is simply no point in strengthening the colored tape with varnish.

Method No. 7: epoxy resin

Epoxy resin is a two-component compound that, when liquid components are combined, turns into a hard plastic. For decorative purposes, transparent epoxy is used. You've probably seen transparent keychains with small objects inside, and this is epoxy resin.

Using epoxy, you can quickly restore a dried out and cracked countertop. You just need to connect the components according to the instructions on the package and pour the composition into the cracks and potholes.

In addition, the decorative effect will increase significantly if, for example, silver oxide with a phosphor (a composition that causes a glow in the dark) is added to the transparent epoxy. True, after the composition has completely cured, the tabletop needs to be sanded and polished.

Method No. 8: decor under glass

It’s difficult to call decor under glass restoration as such. The idea is that a superstructure in the form of a flat box 50 - 100 mm high is attached to the tabletop. The top lid of this box is made of glass, and any decorations are poured inside, for example, seashells, colored stones or small souvenirs.

Method number 9: painting through tulle

In many rustic styles A patterned tablecloth on the table is considered a mandatory attribute. Using white and some contrasting paint, you can decorate a tulle tablecloth with your own hands in a couple of hours. This is one of the options for stencil painting.

• You need to find a piece of old tulle, preferably without holes.
• Now you need to paint the countertop white.
• When the paint has dried, lay out the tulle on it and make sure that the pattern looks adequate. To prevent the fabric from accidentally moving, it is advisable to secure it with pushpins under the tabletop.
• Next, take a can of nitro enamel with contrasting paint and evenly apply the composition over the tulle. After 15 minutes the tulle can be removed, and after half an hour the table is ready for use.

Method No. 10: gold leaf (gilding)

IN classic styles Fragmentary gilding of furniture is often performed. At the amateur level budget option You can use gilding paint, but the look will be mediocre.

Potal is the application of a thin layer of gold to the surface. The technology is reminiscent of working with a simple carbon copy, only instead of a layer of transfer paint, it is gilded. The master attaches a stencil to the surface, and then applies it to to the right places“golden” carbon paper and rolls it. The gilding effect here is much higher.

When working in the potal technique, after applying a gilded layer to the surface, it is necessary to cover this surface with several layers clear varnish so that the gilding does not wear off.

Sequence of restoration work

About the final phase and decorative effect We’ve talked about each type of finishing, now we’ll look at the technique of preparing the table for decoration, which, by the way, is common to all methods of restoring old furniture.

Determining the degree of wear

To determine the level of wear of furniture, it is advisable to completely disassemble it. Next, carefully inspect each element of the structure. In addition to obvious potholes, scratches and cracks, we are interested in places of delamination facade cladding and places eaten away by bark beetles.

Choosing material

To carry out restoration work you will need the following materials:

• Putty for wood, you can use parquet compounds.
• Primer for wood. You select the composition taking into account the paint or varnish with which you plan to cover the furniture. For example, under acrylic paint used acrylic primer, under alkyd paint, alkyd, and under oil it needs to be primed with drying oil.
• Finish paint or varnish.
• To clean metal from rust, WD-40 is used.
• An assortment of emery sets, from coarse to velvet.
• There is no need to take a separate antiseptic for wood; it is easier to choose soil with an antiseptic effect.

Step-by-step instruction

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	Step 1 First you need to remove the old coating. This can be done using coarse sandpaper or a hair dryer. It is not advisable to use chemically active paint removers; they can irreversibly damage old furniture.
	Step 2 All deep potholes and cracks are cleaned out and widened with a knife or chisel, after which they are primed and puttied.
	Step 3 All parts are polished. Start with medium-grit sandpaper and gradually work your way up to velvet.
	Step 4 Cover the table with soil and leave it until completely dry.
	Step 5 Apply finishing paint or varnish in at least 2 layers. It is better to work with a spray gun; in the absence of a spray gun, brushes are used.

Conclusion

The methods and instructions we have listed for restoring old furniture have been repeatedly tested in practice and are guaranteed to work. The video in this article shows the process step by step. If you have any questions, write in the comments, I will try to help.

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Probably many people have an old dining room at home round table, which, because of its good quality, is a pity to throw away and cannot be placed in a prominent place because of its bad appearance. So it sits idle somewhere in the closet or attic. In this article we want to show you that an old dining table can also be new life. The main thing is to want it, have a little patience, and you will understand that restoring a round table with your own hands is quite possible.

Let's look at the restoration process using the example of an old round wooden table.

First of all, we inspect the table and identify defects. Our table, for example, has scratches and cracks. Also, the varnish layer is outdated, and in some places it has worn off and needs updating. The legs are intact and do not wobble, so we will not disassemble it.

If your legs dining table they are loose, they need to be put in order.

If the legs are attached with screws, you just need to tighten the screws. If the legs are attached to the table with glue and are very loose, you will have to disassemble the table, clean all the joints, apply a new layer of glue, reassemble all the parts, secure the table with clamps and leave for a day until the glue dries completely.

Grinding

On next stage For restoration we will sand the table. For sanding, we need sandpaper of different grit sizes, and a sanding machine will make our work easier.

If you don't have grinder, you will have to sand it by hand. Although it is more difficult and longer, it is possible.

So, we take a machine with sanding paper of the highest grain size and go over the surface of the table. We sand carefully without strong pressure. For better removal varnish and leveling the surface after sanding with coarse sandpaper, you need to use sandpaper of a smaller grain size. And again carefully sand the surface of the table. In the case of curved parts, they will have to be sanded by hand.

If, after sanding twice, there are still bumps or old varnish on the round table, you will have to sand it a third time with zero-grit sandpaper. After sanding, it is important to remove all dust from the surface of the dining table. To do this, use a vacuum cleaner and a damp cloth.

putty

For severe scratches or dents that are not removed after sanding, you need to putty the damaged areas. Rubber spatula Apply putty to the scratches.

After the putty has dried, which takes about 30 minutes, we sand the smeared areas with sandpaper.

Ennoblement

At this stage of restoration we begin painting. For painting, we chose water-based stain and varnish because they do not have a strong odor and such materials can be used in residential areas. We will also need brushes.

You can cover a round table with stain in one or several layers, depending on what color we need at the end. After each new layer, the color of the table will become deeper. Also, after each application of stain, you need to wait until it dries completely (the time is written in the instructions paint and varnish materials), and only then apply the next layer.

When we have received the color we need, we begin to apply the varnish. We apply it carefully, slowly. We put a small amount of varnish on the brush so that there are no smudges. Leave the painted table until completely dry, about a day.

After the first application of varnish, lint may rise on the surface of the table; these are small particles of wood. Therefore, the table needs to be sanded with sandpaper.

It is better to sand by hand without pressing too hard. Next we proceed to apply the second layer of varnish. Leave the table again until completely dry.

Dry in a well-ventilated area. At home, this could be a terrace, balcony, summer cuisine. The main thing is that no water gets on the surface.

Well, our round table is ready after restoration. And he looks much better. It’s not even a shame to put such a table in the living room. And, most importantly, everything renovation work we spent the house with our own hands minimal costs from the family budget.

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