Michaelnc88 Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 Hello so I’m hoping someone can help me with this. So I had a few small spots on my table I needed to spot sand and I started with 220 and finished with 400 and I got it stained and looks pretty close. The problem is when I look at it from the side it sticks out, any ideas on how to blend it so it’s not as noticeable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 What kind of finish did you apply after staining? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelnc88 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 I haven’t yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 Unfortunately I think you may have to sand the entire top, restrain and then top coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelnc88 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, Woodenskye said: Unfortunately I think you may have to sand the entire top, restrain and then top coat. It’s a veneer top idk If that matters or not, I just want everything to match because I feel like the eye is drawn to that area now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 Before sanding and refinishing the entire top I’d apply a bit of finish to the repaired areas. It’ll still be noticeable, but far less so that its current state. It might be “geed enough.” You’d have to redo those areas anyway if you are going to refinish the entire top. Of course, refinishing the entire top would give the best results. Just be careful when sanding. Commercial veneer is *very* easy to sand through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 My wife spilled nail polish remover on one of my store bought end tables. I've looked at and tried a few things. The top clear is tinted an will result in my taking all the three, two end tables and a coffee table and sanding it completely (tops) and getting the finish as close as I can. Other option is to take it to an antiques restorer and let them work there magic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 Watch some of this guy's videos on finish restoration. Thomas Johnson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 Be sure to 'feather out' the edges of the sanded area. Most folks don't go out far enough, and leave a clearly delineated transition line. I would sand the transition area to 800 or 1000 grit. Once you apply the top coat, the freshly stained areas will be altered in appearance, and very likely not stand out so much. But as others have said, the only sure way is to refinish the entire top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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