How to Repair a Dining Table

A beautiful dining table can add a touch of elegance to any dining room. Whether you're starting out with secondhand furniture or you wish to give your current furniture a face-lift, it's easy to repair a dining table. Learn how to make it look as good as new! Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

Repair Wood Dining Table

1

Tighten loose screws on the bottom of a table to make it sturdy.

2

Fix blemishes and scratches by stripping the finish off of the table. Put on your rubber gloves, and apply chemical varnish remover with a paintbrush in a well-ventilated area.

3

Use a scraper to carefully remove any old varnish.

4

Allow the table to dry for several hours.

5

Sand the table carefully with medium-grade sandpaper.

6

Stain or add a coat of clear varnish to make your table look like new.

Repair Glass Dining Table

7

Measure the length and width of the tabletop.

8

Discard cracked or chipped glass tabletop.

9

Call a glass company to get a quote on replacement glass. Provide them with your measurements.

10

Place new glass tabletop onto suction cups or into brackets attached to the base of your dining table.