Wednesday, 6 January 2010

Inexpensive Improvements For Table Top

By Mark Taylor

Old kitchen tables can be easily worn out, most especially the table top. Other people tend to buy new tables to substitute the old ones, yet, there are also people who redecorate their old table top and find them very attractive. There are also companies who deal with kitchen refurbishment. They can give you points and help you revive a new look for your old kitchen table.

Table tops can be made from hardwood, stainless steel, glass, or ganite materials. Use the material that blends with the rest of your kitchen surfaces. Table tops can also come in several forms. Conventional shapes are rectangular, round, or oval table tops. There are no pointed corners in round and oval shapes that can hurt you and your kids. You can also easily add space for additional person joining your group.

You can also create a tile table top. Place the tiles on table top and cut the excess tiles. Using a tile file, smooth the rough edge of the tiles. Put ceramic adhesives at the back of the tiles and pin them on the table top. Apply grout on the tiles and into the gaps. Let it settle down for 2 days before applying a sealer.

Make a new look for the table top using a cloth. Trim down the cloth that will fit the size of the table top. Attach the cloth to the table top using decoupage glue and put on high-gloss shellac to protect the cloth. Use tacks or cut glass to frame the cloth on table top.

To make a new look for your wood table top, try to refinish it. Scrape off the old finish with a scraper, then, smooth it with emery paper. Coat the table top with polyurethane. Let it dry and apply the second layer coating of polyurethane. Repeat these until you make three-layer coating.

Recently, there is an innovative design for kitchen tables. Aside from its common uses in cooking, dining, and writing, tables are now designed with full power points, and possibly even sink with water and drainage outlets. It can also be set solidly to the kitchen floor.

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