How to Repair a Dining Table

Repair Wood Dining Table

• 1

  Tighten loose screws on the bottom of a table to make it sturdy.

• 2

  Fix blemishes and scratches by stripping the finish off of the table. Put on your rubber gloves, and apply chemical varnish remover with a paintbrush in a well-ventilated area.

• 3

  Use a scraper to carefully remove any old varnish.

• 4

  Allow the table to dry for several hours.

• 5

  Sand the table carefully with medium-grade sandpaper.

• 6

  Stain or add a coat of clear varnish to make your table look like new.

Repair Glass Dining Table

• 7

  Measure the length and width of the tabletop.

• 8

  Discard cracked or chipped glass tabletop.

• 9

  Call a glass company to get a quote on replacement glass. Provide them with your measurements.

• 10

  Place new glass tabletop onto suction cups or into brackets attached to the base of your dining table.