Dengue
9th June 2012, 11:34 AM
My son has just bought his first home, and today has given me the job of restoring his solid timber table and chairs. You will see from the attached that there is water damage to the legs (cyclone Yasi etc) on all of the chairs and table, and that there is an old varnish finish of some sort on the whole outfit.
The table is made of the same timber and finish as shown, of boards edge glued together. Structurally, the table and chairs are quite solid.
He would like the finish in a deeper, darker glossy colour.
Never having restored table and chairs before, I am seeking some advice.
1. What timber is this? Or is it a combination of several different timbers?
2. Should I try and remove the seats ( 4 boards, curved )
3. Should the legs be shortened to get rid of some of the water damage?
4. Should we go for a stain and polyeurethane or a paint job? Will need to be hard wearing and water proof. (I have a small HVLP spray outfit).
5. What is the best way of removing the old varnish, on the table and in all the corners and nooks and crannies on the chairs? There is a lot of surface area on these chairs
I would welcome all ideas and suggestions
The table is made of the same timber and finish as shown, of boards edge glued together. Structurally, the table and chairs are quite solid.
He would like the finish in a deeper, darker glossy colour.
Never having restored table and chairs before, I am seeking some advice.
1. What timber is this? Or is it a combination of several different timbers?
2. Should I try and remove the seats ( 4 boards, curved )
3. Should the legs be shortened to get rid of some of the water damage?
4. Should we go for a stain and polyeurethane or a paint job? Will need to be hard wearing and water proof. (I have a small HVLP spray outfit).
5. What is the best way of removing the old varnish, on the table and in all the corners and nooks and crannies on the chairs? There is a lot of surface area on these chairs
I would welcome all ideas and suggestions