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  1. 30th April 2006, 08:32 PM #1
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    Hi,

    As I have said elsewhere I am very much a virgin when it comes to woodwork. I have just sanded off the stain that was on the top as well as the underneath of the table top. However, I was intrigued (as well as surprised given the stain colour looked exactly the same all the way around) to see that what appears to be MDF used for the edging - see attachment. Yet on the underneath you cannot see the MDF:confused:. I assume that this is a alcheapo with vernier used on the top & bottom surfaces!!. Thus I have some questions to ask

    1) I want to put a light colour stain/varnish on it (rather than the dark one that was on previously) but I assume I cannot do this because it will show up the obvious difference between the top surface & the edging?

    2) What is the procedure of sanding (grit size(s)) and cleaning the surface(s) to remove dust between coats - I don't have compressed air.

    3) Is it best to use brushes or rollers for putting on the coats or is there an alternative?

    4) Is there anything else I should be made aware of before I bugger it up?:eek:.

    Thanking those in advance of their replies.

    Kindest wishes
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  3. 2nd May 2006, 04:27 PM #2
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    Hi,

    Have I upset everyone here:eek:. I was hoping for a reply to my post so I could keep the "better half" - so she tells me - off my back.

    I would appreciate some help from this Aussie based forum, or maybe I will be forced (like some of our industry) to seek help from overseas.

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    It looks like a sheet of veneered mdf was used for the table top.
    If you use a medium color stain say "old baltic" or "maple" the color difference won't be so noticeable.

    If you use oil stain which is the easiest to use sand with 120 to 150 grit.

    I prefer spraying as you can get a better finish easy

    Think I prefer brush to roller which can leave a very orange peel finish.

    Allow at least 24 hours between coats.

    Give each coat a light scrub back with wet and dry, and wipe down with a tack rag just before you apply the next coat.

    You'll probably need about 6 coats to get a good finish
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    Is it timber veneer or a plastic woodgrain film, looks a bit thin for veneer in the piccy, or it could be the sanding has taken away the edge.
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    Thank you Bob & Iain for your replies. I will take it on board what you said and see if I can come up with something to be proud of!!.

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