Refinish Butcher Block Dining Table

Hgtv expert steve watson gives you a list of materials and step by step instructions for refinishing a wood dining room table.

Refinish butcher block dining table.

This will probably take about an hour or two and you ll want to do it outside if possible. The stain application can be challenging. My butcher block kitchen table is 1 1 2 inches thick and 38 inches in diameter. Pour a wax and oil finish like butcher block conditioner onto the wood and rub it back and forth with a lint free cloth.

Do most of the initial sanding and varnish removal with the 100 grit sandpaper then step up to 150 grit and do a final pass with 220 grit to smooth out the grain for the new finish. However you can change the look of a butcher block table by applying paint or stain. Step 7 safe finishes. These sturdy tables can take a lot of abuse.

You can easily refinish your butcher block table and eliminate any scratches or stains in the wood. Butcher block tables are great dining room furniture to have when raising children. The first step is to choose the type of stain you want for your butcher block. The varnished surface is badly pitted and some of the polyurethane varnish has peeled.

You might also consider routing the. Sand the entire table to remove all stain from edges and legs. First sand off the old finish. To maintain the countertop s stain resistance reapply whenever the wood looks dry.

Wait 20 minutes then buff with a clean cotton cloth. Even if your butcher block table looks a little rough it only needs a little revitalization. If using an orbital or belt sander be careful not to gouge the surface.