Yesterday, New York-based interior designer, painter and home furnishings expert Joe Ginsberg shared tips for fixing a damaged coffee table that he had made for a client. Today, he will tell us the steps he took in order to rejuvenate a poorly treated wood-based coffee table.
GDG: How did you start the process of bringing the coffee table back to life?
JG: The first step I took was to strip off the entire finish and sand it down to reveal the raw wood, but you must be careful not to gauge the wood when doing this. Once this was finished, I carefully removed absolutely all of the sanding dust so that the wood is smooth and clean. To maintain the integrity of the original smoothness and complexion of the wood, I then used a good quality wood filler to fill in any blemishes and holes.
GDG: Once the wood is stripped, are you then able to begin rejuvenating the wood?
JG: Preparing the wood for the staining process first requires sanding and smoothing it once more. I stained the wood with a soft brush and followed the natural grain of the wood. Allowing it to soak in for a few minutes, I lightly sanded the wood again and continued staining and sanding to strengthen the stain. Once this was done, I applied a final varnish to match the original condition of the piece and allowed it to dry for at least 24 hours. After this, it was good as new!
GDG: What is your preferred wood to work with?
JG: I use a lot of domestic and exotic words, including mahogany, poplar, cherry, oak, beech and teak. They are all very different and give varying and beautiful results.
Stay tuned for more Tips From the Trade with Joe, and if you have any questions about rejuvenating over-loved wood product, contact Joe to learn more.
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