I'll start off by saying that my father owns a painting company and I have a fair bit of experience in the field.. so I need an experts advice.
My girlfriend spilled nail polsih remover on a brand new wood dining room table. This caused the polyurethane (at least I think it's poly) to come off and leave a bare spot. My friend (trying to help) took a clorox (blach) wipe and tried to clean it off. This seems like it soaked into the bare wood and lightened it by a few shades. Also, the edges around the damaged spot are white and dry looking.
What is the best way to fix this? I know I cant just "touch up" the poly becuase it will show. I'm assuming I have to re-poly the whole table. If that's the case, can I just lightly sand down the table and apply poly, or do I need to completely stip the old poly off of the table.
I'm assuming this finish is polyurethane. Is that the most common finish? Could it be something else? It's not a thick finish at all.
Thanks for the help!
2007-02-05 06:08:21 · 7 answers · asked by NY1Krr 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
When you all say "stip I'm assuming you mean with paint stripper and not just sanding down the table....
Man, this is going to suck.
2007-02-05 07:20:59 · update #1
Since the spot has been lightened by the clorox, most likely you have to strip the entire top and start over. More than likely it is a type of lacquer rather than poly, but difficult to say for sure. Either way, strip it all off, re-stain and refinish.
2007-02-05 06:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by tmarschall 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I apologize for not being an expert, but I am going trough the exact same situation right now with an antique end table of mine. I recently spoke with an expert on antiques and refinishing. She told me that you must refinish the whole thing. The bleach spot has done damage to the actual wood and has to be stripped. The stripper with give the wood a new bare finish, but make sure the surface is clean and dry before your re-stain and refinish. Isn't this just horrible!?!? Start stripping!
ANSWER TO YOUR AD-ON: You can sand it if you want to, but that would take an awful long time, and paint stripper will take care of the bleach spot and even thinks out. What I personally meant was paint stripper and steel wool. After using the paint stripper, try using a stain controller as well (depending on the kind of wood). Good luck to you. It really does suck!!!
2007-02-05 06:20:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
this question is in wrong category, as this is for cars not home repairs. However, in my experience you will have to refinish the complete to including matching the stain to re-do the bleached part.
2016-03-29 06:11:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the bleach was a no no! you better strip the whole top because you will need to stain it to blend the light spot in and it would be tough to match without being able to blend it across the whole top. formbys makes kits to help you with this and have good instructions with them. you can buy it at your local hardware store. good luck.
2007-02-05 06:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone so far is right. You have to strip the entire top. Re-stain and refinish!!!
2007-02-05 06:41:35 · answer #5 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This topic is worth more attention
2016-08-20 06:25:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
great insightful answers, thank you
2016-09-19 18:33:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋