dining table

[brisbanedave]

Hello and apolagies for cross posting


First of all I have to fess up to having limited skills and knowledge...
However, what I do have is a nice small dining table that I think had a hard life, and lived in a shed for a while. I have pulled it apart and cleaned and sanded it back - the table top I had sanded at a furniture "place" as we intend to use it as our dining table so want it done properly - I don't want to practice on it and muck it up.

Also, when I pulled the table apart, the fittings were very corroded so new ones in order, should I get brass?

As it will be used on a daily basis any suggestions as to finishes? It will need to be waterproof and hardy but want to avoid the glossy varnish look.
Any ideas as to finishes and methodology? I don't think it is an antique but it is a nice piece and who knows? one day it well may be.

Thanks
Dave

[q9]

For hard wearing you can't beat Estapol 7008, and for a non glossy finish, rub down with #2000/whatever grade you fancy at the end but 2000 is pretty silky and sexy.

[brisbanedave]

For hard wearing you can't beat Estapol 7008, and for a non glossy finish, rub down with #2000/whatever grade you fancy at the end but 2000 is pretty silky and sexy.

Thanks mate

[LGS]

Hi and welcome.

If you don't want plastic on the table, try using burnished oil. Stain proof, waterproof and heat proof. AND when you get scratches and such, you just apply a coat of oil with a cloth and they're gone.
I can provide details if you wish.

Regards,

Rob