How to treat my wooden table on the porch? i bought a wooden table which used to be dining table and...
i bought a wooden table which used to be dining table and evolved to balcony table when i got a tentative dining table. it's not made to go outside. the balcony is covered as i'm not the top floor and there's a porch just over it, but the table definitely get some rain, especially on the outer side. it was not expensive at adjectives so i don't feel bad around it, but it's getting that gray, weathered look on half of it and i'm thinking it might be nice to paint or stain a reddish tone it to freshen it up and also protect it somewhat. i guess if i used outdoor paint or stain that would work. which would you recommend and do i involve to sand or otherwise prepare it, besides washing? thanks!
go for it. If you sand it, you sand it because you want to and will kind it right for you. You can just start painting it, because the weather is going to enjoy its way with it anyway.
Since it has already discolored from the weather.I would travel ahead and paint it with a good grease based or polyurethane paint. The polyurethane will hold up better outside, and buy enough that you can bequeath it another fresh coat next year.
You only obligation to lightly sand it right now to achieve the glossy coat off so the fresh paint will stick better. Before you paint it...wipe it down near a clean cloth with mineral spirits to seize off any waxes or greasy oil that will interfere with the fresh paint.
Answers: You will enjoy to do some sanding to rough up the surface to accept the subsequent coating. You can use exterior stains, paints, or even just exterior polyurethane to protect the table and chairs. This is a rather simple project to do, so whip your time and get what you want.