How To Protect Wood Table From Water: Steps And Item Needed

Overview

The wood tables are placed in front of the upholstered chairs and sofa. The design of wood table help to keep useful items like mobile phone, Tea, coffee or food while sitting on chairs or on the sofa. The design of the wood table is wide and long and has 4 legs. The life span of the wood table is up to 10-12 years by taking the best care of it. The wood table gets stained or damaged with water. Protecting the wood table from water damage is an easy task to perform.

Steps And Items Needed To Protect Wood Table

Here is some easy and cheapest way to protect the wood table from water damage. Just follow the given steps carefully to get the best results:

Items

1. Wood sealer.
2. Wood oil.
3. Sandpaper.
4. Waterproofing Wood Stain.
5. PaintBrush.

Steps

1. Create: Mix linseed oil, turpentine oil with apple cider vinegar in a empty metal container. Empty coffee container works best to mix liquids in it.
2. Sanding: The user needs to use fine grit(220) sandpaper in order to make a smooth and perfect surface for waterproofing the wood table. Rub the sandpaper lightly for nearly 4-5 minutes.
3. Prepare: Safety first, Wear hand gloves for a safe work because the mineral spirits, turpentine contains harsh chemicals.
4. Apply: Spread some mixed solution on the wood table then rub the area with a damp & dry cloth in a circular motion. Let dry the wood table for 60 minutes then the user needs to apply again the oil mixture at least 2 times then wipe the mixed oil with a clean cloth.
5. Wood Stain For Water Proofing: The user needs to purchase a waterproofing wood stain. Pour the waterproofing stain in a paint tray then apply the wood stain with a thin paintbrush then dry the wood table. Now apply the wood sealer on the wood table to give final protection from water.
6. Dry: Finally the users need to allow the wood table to dry for nearly 10- 15 hours.