Thread: restoring a jarrah slab coffee table

Hey guys can anyone help with this

I have read this and did not reply as I am not expert on table top finish. What I have done in the past was apply a poly based / type finish that will be more hardwaring.

Using the best brush that I could find at the time. If the finish is water based avoid natural hair brush. If it is oil based (clean up with turps normaly) then brush that is man made fibres.

I know that some products on the can says not to thin out or does not have to be thinned out but I like to thin out a little and give more coats, about 6 to 8.

I like to sand back between coats using very fine 800 or 1200 and maybe going to steel wool if it is oil based finish. When I say sand back I really mean LIGHTLY sand back to knock off the high spots. Wipe down with a cloth after sanding back.

I hope this gives some ideas.

Originally Posted by BradPalmer

Hey guys can anyone help with this

I posted a response in finishing

Originally Posted by ian

Apart from the brush marks, were you happy with the colour and texture of the Cabothane?

If yes, I suggest you go back to the carbothane, apply 5 or six coats scuff sanding between the coats to remove most of the brush marks.
After the 5 or 6 coats, sand the finish, by hand with wet and dry paper and soapy water -- start at 400 or 600 and use successively finer grits till the shine is what you want
car polish can be used instead of wet and dry once you pass about 2000 grit

if u wanted to go for something that gets a good result and is easy to apply then livos oil is very good. it gives a natural look but with a bit of work u can get a nice shine, usually put on 3 coats. Start by wiping it on quite thick on the first coat, leave it for 5-10 mins then come back and wipe it off and give it a rub over. then for the next 2 coats make them a bit lighter but apply the same, leave for 5-10 then wipe off and buff, sand with fine paper between coats. u can pply more then 3 coats if u want to keep working the finish. Also wait at least a day between coats

I agree with driftit. the livos oils are easy to use, dont forget to wipe off the excess which means you can touch it up easily over the years. and the oils are food safe too.