Old oak table found in garage, dark and alligator texture. Is this the product to use? Legs have grooves and rounded areas etc. Do I use a brush?
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I like this product, Use steel wool on flat surfaces and brass brush on grooves. Have fun!
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Yes, use this, carefully and slowly with a rag, brush, or fine steel wool. You can apply with a brush or rag, but have plenty of cleaning rags on hand.
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Have used this product on furniture in similar condition. I always use steel wool to remove the old finish, then I use an soft old towel to wipe off the mess. A lovely patina will remain in the deep grooves, but if you don't want that you will have to get down into it with a soft toothbrush.
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Yes, it will melt the alligator texture and you can smooth it out using steel wool. Be sure to wear good chemical resistant plastic gloves. What I do is use this and once it is smoothed out and even in color, I then use the Formby's Tung Oil for the final finish. It really puts an extremely nice and professional finish on your wood.
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Yes. Be sure to apply the product using plastic gloves and then sand the table with a high-grade sandpaper. I like to use a sponge-brush for the application and then wipe the area with an old tee-shirt.
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Hello Tim, Yes, it is a slate-lilked surface on a hardboard wood and you should be able to remove the frame and use any kind of wood you want but I would keep the solid red oak frame for myself, just saying! good luck with your decision, either way it will look nice! Muffin3027@yahoo.com
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Hi Julie, I do not remember them saying exactly what type of finish it is on the table. I went with the lighter wood and it is a very light finish. Certanly not a high gloss finish at all. Our grandson loves his table and chairs. barb
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Mine was also a medium oak color, there was no other choice. The color worked out great for me, love the table!!
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Daddys will work for you. I use it on my stained but not sealed acacia wood dining table.
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Yes...very pleased with it. Have been refinishing 8 antique dining room chairs and will be moving onto an oak table next. Ours was reconditioned and works well.
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Thus paint adheres well. Try it on something like a wine glass to get a feel. Then, create a template or stencil for your table top design.. use a damp sponge to clean up.smudges etc.
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I have used it on my oak dining room table. Gave a very nice finish. Noticed that when spills of liquids happen, they are easy to wipe up and do not soak in the wood. What I did before using it on the whole table was to try it on a small sample edge of the table - waited a few days - wiped it with a damp cloth to see what happened, etc. That way I was testing in the same wood finish as the table top, without risk to the whole table.
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The CopperCoat product is basically water-based with soap/water recommended for cleanup. The consistency is really thin and easily soaked up by the wood being treated. I used the same brush for a large deck project and only shook it out after each use.
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The wood grain goes the 72" way. It could be darkened but I would not do it if it will be used for a work surface as any scratches it might incur over time will be very noticeable as the lighter wood under the darker will show in the scratch. I prefer leaving natural and using butcher block oil on it, then you can just wipe on another coat at a later date to rejuvenate it.
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I'm sure you would have to trim the Great Stuff after it dried. That's a good idea, I think I'll try that around my garage walls. Thanks!!
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It is really good for bringing life back to old, dried out wood that is not varnished or coated with a hard finish. I don't think it would be good for floors, but I would strongly recommend it for any furniture. I restored a 145 year old cuckoo clock and it looks amazing.
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Yes, that is what I have paired with mine. However, your oak table would need to have more of a brown tone rather than the orange tones that some oaks tend to have.
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Hey there.... It has a smell. It isn't too bad but I would avoid breathing much of it. It can make me dizzy. I don't have a wood oak table but I do have a wood table that doesn't have a sealing finish on it. Meaning it is just stained. I have tried some other things but really like this stuff for my dining table. I don't like the smell but I am sensitive. I feel the results of using it are worth putting up with the smell. My table is a medium brown. Using this product has given it a nice patina if you will but has not discolored my table. I do need to reapply the wax about once a month. Just like waxing a car you only want to apply a thin coat. Hope this helps.... Hey there.... It has a smell. It isn't too bad but I would avoid breathing much of it. It can make me dizzy. I don't have a wood oak table but I do have a wood table that doesn't have a sealing finish on it. Meaning it is just stained. I have tried some other things but really like this stuff for my dining table. I don't like the smell but I am sensitive. I feel the results of using it are worth putting up with the smell. My table is a medium brown. Using this product has given it a nice patina if you will but has not discolored my table. I do need to reapply the wax about once a month.... » Read More Hey there.... It has a smell. It isn't too bad but I would avoid breathing much of it. It can make me dizzy. I don't have a wood oak table but I do have a wood table that doesn't have a sealing finish on it. Meaning it is just stained. I have tried some other things but really like this stuff for my dining table. I don't like the smell but I am sensitive. I feel the results of using it are worth putting up with the smell. My table is a medium brown. Using this product has given it a nice patina if you will but has not discolored my table. I do need to reapply the wax about once a month. Just like waxing a car you only want to apply a thin coat. Hope this helps.... « Show Less
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I think a few scratches and dings are probably inevitable, over time, because the wood is soft. But, my table still looks almost new because I wrap it with a couple of layers of bubble wrap in three strips--one strip wrapped around each end, with the sides folded over to protect the corners and a strip down the middle to hold the legs in place. I tape with clear wrapping tape or masking tape, if it sticks well. It takes a little bit of time to put it away this way, but has protected it between uses and the wrap is reusable. A friend who bought one had enough sewing skills to make a sturdy envelope of fabric, which I think is very nice. She cut a strip of fabric and tied it around the middle, to hold the legs in place and she bought cardboard corners from a framing store, to put around the corners, before she slips it into its open-ended envelope. I hope this was helpful.
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I agree with MMK. I think the stain is too orange. It doesn't match my other furniture. However, the chair/stool is a really nice piece and I'm keeping it. I'll just paint it or stand it down and restain it.
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looks like oak with a simple varnish finish that is riveted to the tang. it is of half tang construction. I have two of these one with a normal handle and with an extra long one. the half tang seems to be very sturdy and I having been using them for many years.