Clean and Prepare for Refinishing
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Look what we discovered under this painted table. #treasure #discovered #mystery
What happens here
After the table has been largely stripped down to the bare wood, the next crucial step is to thoroughly clean the surface. This involves washing the table with dish soap, specifically 'Dawn dish soap' as mentioned, to remove any residual stripping agent, loose paint particles, and general grime. Once the table is clean and completely dry, it will be prepared for the next phases of restoration: sanding to achieve a smooth and even surface, followed by applying a wood stain to enhance its appearance, and ultimately, applying a new protective finish to 'make it new again'.
Goal: Clean the stripped table and outline future refinishing steps.
Tools and materials
- Sandpaper — Smoothing the wood surface after stripping and cleaning (future step)
- Sponge — Applying dish soap and water for cleaning the table surface
- Wood Stain — Changing or enhancing the color of the wood (future step)
- Dawn Dish Soap Dawn — Washing and degreasing the table after stripping
- Water — Washing the table and rinsing off dish soap
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