We all have a table in our home that we really like, but has

more than lived out its days. Quite often it is the table in the dining room which

has been so well loved that it is just worn out where painting it is the

solution. Instead of tossing it out, here is how to paint a table for your

dining room.

Prepare an area

Before you ever start considering how to paint a table for your dining room,

you need to prepare an area that is specifically set up for this project.

If you’re painting in a garage or in your home, you be needed

to lay down the painting drop cloth. Even the best of

painters can have the spill from time to time.

Remove the Old Finish

Whether your table had a previous coat of paint or just a clear, protective

coating you need to remove all of the added items to the table until you are

back to the base wood. This will allow you a smoother painting

surface.

For this job you can purchase any paint or the varnish

remover from your local hardware store and follow the

directions on the package. In some cases, you can have the

stubborn old paint or varnish which will not come off. This is

where you will need to bring in sandpaper to get those coatings removed down

to a base wood.

Clean the Surface

Once you have removed all the old paint, it is time to ensure you

have the pristine surface so as to work with for the painting

job. Dust and wipe down the whole tables to remove any

particles which are left over from the stripping and sanding job.

Any debris left behind when painting a table, table can get caught

up in the paint and lead to an area that bubbles or chips

easily.

Painting

Now it’s the time you have been waiting for, time to pull

out that new paint. Start by applying a base coat and letting it dry. It

is vital that you only paint one layer and allow it to fully dry. Many people

become impatient and want to pile on layers of wet paint

hoping to complete the project more quickly. This will

lead to an unattractive finish and likely send you back to the beginning.

Once your base coat is completely dry, add a second coat. Again, allow this to

thoroughly dry before you consider whether or not the piece needs more paint.

Continue adding one coat at a time until you have the

desired amount and color of paint on your tables of your

dining room.

Finishing Coat

Once the painting of the tables you have been made the final question which you

need to ask yourself is, do you need to add the finishing protective coats?

Since you have been painting your tables which have had been beaten up due to

excessive use, this will not be the bad idea of adding the simple coat to clear

the coat as being the final layer to offer your tables as the extra defense

against the active family.