How To Refinish Pressed Wood Coffee Table - Coffee Table Design Ideas

How to Refinish a Pressed Wood Coffee Table

Pressed wood coffee tables are affordable and versatile, but they can often look cheap and outdated. By refinishing your pressed wood coffee table, you can give it a whole new look and make it look more expensive than it actually is. Here are the steps on how to refinish a pressed wood coffee table:

Materials you'll need

Orbital sander
Sandpaper (120-grit, 220-grit, 320-grit)
Tack cloth
Wood filler
Putty knife
Primer
Paint or stain
Polyurethane
Paintbrush or roller

Step 1: Sand the Coffee Table

The first step is to sand the coffee table to remove any existing finish or paint. Start with 120-grit sandpaper and sand in the direction of the grain. Once you have sanded the entire surface, switch to 220-grit sandpaper and sand again. Finally, finish with 320-grit sandpaper to smooth out the surface.

Step 2: Fill in any Holes or Dents

If there are any holes or dents in the coffee table, fill them in with wood filler. Use a putty knife to apply the wood filler and then let it dry completely. Once the wood filler is dry, sand it smooth with 220-grit sandpaper.

Step 3: Prime the Coffee Table

Once the coffee table is sanded and smooth, it's time to prime it. Primer helps to create a smooth surface for the paint or stain to adhere to. Apply a coat of primer to the entire surface of the coffee table using a paintbrush or roller. Let the primer dry completely.

Step 4: Paint or Stain the Coffee Table

Now it's time to paint or stain the coffee table. If you're painting the coffee table, apply two coats of paint, allowing each coat to dry completely before applying the next. If you're staining the coffee table, apply one coat of stain and then let it dry completely.

Step 5: Apply Polyurethane

Once the paint or stain is dry, it's time to apply polyurethane. Polyurethane is a clear finish that helps to protect the paint or stain and give it a glossy finish. Apply two coats of polyurethane, allowing each coat to dry completely before applying the next.