How do you protect the top of a new wood kitchen table from stains etc?

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I just spent about $900 bucks for a table and chairs. It was 1/2 off and it is quality furniture, How do I protect it from stains etc. Should I have a glass top made or should I wax it or how do you protect your wooden table tops?

Answer 1

Mine is covered with felt backed vinyl tablecloth. If I have to put something hot on the table, then I put a pad under the hot plate. If someone needed to do homework, then we sometimes removed the table cover. Needless to say, I have a few scratches on it but I cherish them because it reminds me of the time when my sons were all home. Rudolph's suggestion is very practical.

You could have a table pad with a good (washable) tablecloth over it.

Most important thing is to protect it because accidents will happen and this way there would be no bad feelings. More important than the most beautiful & expensive furniture are your family and friends.

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How do you protect the top of a new wood kitchen table from stains etc?
I just spent about $900 bucks for a table and chairs. It was 1/2 off and it is quality furniture, How do I protect it from stains etc. Should I have a glass top made or should I wax it or how do you protect your wooden table tops?

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Answer 6

Orange oil is pretty good for keeping wood tables clean, but real wood doesn't mix well with modern society. Ash trays will leave white scars in the table, a cool drink will leave a dark stain on the table. Hot food will do the same thing as an ash tray...

Glass tops are much easier to maintain. You won't have to chase your guests off with a wash rag and a coaster every time they try to drink something, and you can just wipe off the water stains and dust easy as anything. Sure, it looks a little strange, but so do coasters.

Answer 7

I'd personally suggest the glass top. Either that or use plexiglass. My mom bought a new table when we built our house 6 years ago. It's also got a nice wood finish to it. Right afterwords we got a large sheet of plexiglass that makes a nice protective covering. I am the oldest of six children and the youngest is 5. we have kids running through our house on a daily basis. that plexiglass covering has saved her table so many times. spills, dropped plates, super glue... it's seen it all. the covering does not take away from the beauty of the wood. Occasionally my mother likes to put on a table cloth in which case we move the plexiglass, lay down the table cloth, then put the plexiglass back in place. you still have your solid surface. I'm sure if you were to go with glass you'd have the same success.

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

Go to a paint store and share you concern. You will probably be told about a 'Diamond Coat' (like verathane) which you paint on. It comes in different finishes ... shiny, matte, etc. and it doesn't discolour the wood at all. My table has been coated for a number of years and I never have to worry about water, spills, etc. However, I do use a mat for hot stuff.