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I challenged myself to a Dining Table and Chairs makeover.
I bought the second hand dining set, sanded back the table and seats to remove the dark wood colour using an electric sander bought from Bunnings (OMG 9 hours), and applied a few coats of clear varnish.
I lightly sanded the chair frames and used a paint spray, also bought from Bunnings to spray a light off white tone.
What a difference a little (or lot of) time and elbow grease can achieve.
On to my next project. Thanks Bunnings!
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Hello @NickiM
I can totally relate to your 9 hours of sanding. I repainted my dinner table a few months ago and it took about just as long. But look at the results, the natural finish of the timber looks great. Did you use a sprayer to get that high gloss finish for the top of the benchtop or did you just use a brush? Can you please tell us what brand of clear sealer you used for the table?
Any extra information you can share about your renovation process will be very much appreciated.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful table revamp.
Eric
Hi @Muzzy
Thanks for asking. It was a cafe cream colour that I used in a $49 Ortiz spray gun from Bunnings.
I gave the guy at the paint counter my cafe cream sample kitchen countertop colour and he keyed it into the computer and produced the colour.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Muzzy. It's terrific to have you join us, and fantastic to see you've been inspired by this wonderful project.
I'm pleased to see that @NickiM has responded to your question. If the team member was able to find the cafe cream colour on our computer system, they'd likely be able to mix it into your choice of paint brands. If you don't have any particular preference, I can recommend Dulux Aquanamel, as it's a suitable hard-wearing paint for this type of application. You might like to get a sample pot of the colour to ensure it's correct before committing to a whole can.
If you're planning a table rejuvenation, we'd be keen to hear all about it and see your results. Please start a discussion if you need further assistance or would like to document the process.
Mitchell
If you are looking to spray paint @Muzzy, the other option is to have the water-based paint tinted to your required colour and then use a paint sprayer. If you go this route or use spray cans, please remember your PPE, including safety glasses and a face mask. It's also a good idea to paint outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
Mitchell
Forgot to share back...
End result before and after!
