Cosd Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) Hey guys Calling on the PW massif for some expert knowledge....... So I have a good quality oak dinning table which opens out from 2x1m to 3x1m. It has a clever bearing mechanism where you pull one side to open and the other side opens at the same time. Had this a while now but still in great shape except for the finish. I would love to refinish the table to a high quality standard or my OCD tendancies will kcik in and it will end up as wood kindling for the fire. When we bought the table it was natural oak, but some years back the wife decided to stain it; I didn't agree but I let her fill her boots and didn't get involved. The first time she did this it looked OK'ish , not the way I would have liked but not terrible. She didn't use a finish to protect the stain and after a year or so it started to chip. She stained it again but again didn't sand down enough and it looked worse but better than chipped; It was patchy where the old stain wasn't taken off completely and looked more like it was painted brown rather than a dark stain, you get the idea.... Anyhow's, as she got ready to stain it again I stepped in and asked her to let me prepare it properly. I got to work on it with an orbital sander, starting with 80g paper and worked my way to 180g. The layers of stain are all off and the table is completely stripped and smooth. Though the table is back to its natural colour, it does look a little patchy even though it seems there is no trace of stain. I've done some reading about using a wood conditioner before staining, but before i do that, I'm a little dubious about sealing in these patchy areas! The plan is to stain to a very dark colour anyway, do I need to worry about these patches? Any tips on which wood conditioner, stain then protective coat to use would be appreciated also. Thanks Cos Edited May 10, 2017 by Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny long shanks Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'm sure you will get plenty of sound advice soon. All I will say, is that in my experience b and q and wickes etc are a false economy. Go to a proper branch of Dulux or crown decorating centers and they will spend the time with you and recommend the correct products. Remember the person on the till should be able to move the ticket price by about 20% and the manager even more so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Creosote ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Creosote ? Yeah, nowt like the smell of creosote as your tucking into your Sunday roast eh?????.............. LOL FCOL Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Osmo polyx hardwax for the protective top coat. They do it in clear Matt, semi Matt, satin and gloss. Hard wearing stuff and osmo also do it in different colour tints. http://www.wood-finishes-direct.com/product/osmo-colour-foundation http://www.wood-finishes-direct.com/product/osmo-polyx-oil?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=osmo+polyx+oil&utm_content=Osmo+-+Polyx+Oil+%28Exact%29-Test&utm_campaign=Brand-Osmo+Polyx+Oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jloc Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 I'd go for a briwax with a stain in it, brilliant stuff and easy to keep maintained. If you do get a dink or knock out the surface it just adds character. Cheers J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Oak can be a pig at the best of times,it does not take kindly to being darkened.. Very hard to penetrate,That is why they Do Not stain it.?. I wish you you luck on this one,why not keep it natural,for thats what it is..!. Wipe it with water to rIse the grain ALL OVER,not just where the Patches are.. You may have to do that several times I might add. Also depends where the wood came from on the tree,inner or outer dia.. Trying to stain will only leave you unhappy no matter what.. Raise the grain and keep it Natural is myadvice.. B O L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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