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Autumn Floral Wooden Box

  Autumn is upon us, friends! When I received this lovely box from a friend, I immediately knew it needed a floral makeover. The newly released Autumn Morning  Dixie Belle transfer  looks absolutely stunning against the pretty green paint, don’t you think?

Refinished Butcher Block Dining Table Top

 


It might be hard to tell the difference in these two photos. That perhaps means I did my job. 
Below is before and above is after.
This butcher block dining table top was brought to me to refinish. The clients wanted just the top refinished as over the years it had become worn and tacky in places.

The black base and chairs remained at home awaiting the newly restored top.


The table top was hard to photograph well but as you may be able to see the one corner was worn most. The entire top was wearing and sticky in places.


It was time to rejuvenate it.


I started with a thick coat of EZ Strip paint and varnish stripper.


Now to let it sit and do its job.


Scraping off the finish video


Neutralizing the stripper video


I use a scrub brush when neutralizing the stripper. It also gets the semi loose bits off really well.


This is after the table top dried. I did not strip the edges as to avoid a messy work area. These edges will be power sanded off.


Power sanding the edges video


Using my Festool Rotex 90 I began with 80 grit paper. 120 then 180 were used next. Using my Dewalt orbital I finished the top up with a 220 grit.


The beautiful butcher block top all sanded to raw wood.


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I am a huge fan of Fusion Stain & Finishing Oil for table tops. I tested the edge with a bit of pine color and sent to the clients. This is very close to the original color it was and what they wanted again.


Check out my applying the SFO video. I apply with blue shop towel and wipe the excess with a clean sheet after about 15 minutes.


However to prevent an intense pine color I started with a coat of natural Fusion Stain & Finishing Oil.

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It absorbs right into the wood grain and makes it pop.


This is also what makes it such a great product for a high traffic area.


I let the coat dry over night.


After each coat was dry I lightly sand it with a fine grit sanding sponge. I am a huge fan of the natural on this butcher block top.


After the second coat of natural, I applied a coat of pine Stain & Finishing Oil while it was wet to blend together. Another overnight dry time.


Again the dry coat was lightly sanded. This keep the finish butter smooth.


Three more coats of pine oil were applied. Three more light sandings followed when dry.


This is the table top's end results.


My last step was to sand the top with a paper bag. This is like using a 1500 grit sandpaper. It just buffs the finish that much more.

Comments

  1. Beautiful work! I'm partial to dining room tables because family life happens there!

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    1. Thank you I agree, center of the family gatherings for sure :)

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  2. AWESOME tutorial! I’d love for you to join us over at the Creative Crafts Linky Party every Wednesday through Sunday
    https://creativelybeth.com/team-creative-crafts-linky-party/
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    Creatively, Beth

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    1. Thank you Beth, I do try and join each week on your fun linky party :) Thanks for hosting each week.

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  3. We recently were given a tabletop similar to yours LeeAnn. It is in pretty bad shape, but I am thinking if I follow your steps here, we will be able to bring it back to life. We are planning to have it outside so we can have a nice spot in our yard. Thank you for sharing your work!

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