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samedi 21 novembre 2009

Tips On Creating Innovative Table Top Looks

By Mark Taylor

Old kitchen tables can be easily worn out, most especially the table top. Other people tend to purchase new tables to substitute the old ones, however, there are also people who redecorate their old table top and find them very appealing. There are businesses that provide services on repairing kitchen area. They can give you points and assist you revive a new look for your old kitchen table.

You can replace old table top with hard wood, stainless steel, glass, or granite materials, whichever blends with the rest of your kitchen surfaces. You can also test different forms for the table tops. Round or oval shape has more benefits in kitchen area. Round and oval shapes are safer since these shapes have no pointed corners that can harm you and your children. You can also easily add space for extra person joining your group.

Make a new table top made from tiles. Set the tiles on table top and cut the extra tiles. Smooth the rough edge with tile file. With ceramic adhesives at the back, pin the tiles on the table top. Put grout on the tiles and into the gaps. Let it settle down for 2 days before putting on a sealer.

You can utilise cloth to make a new table top look. Cut the cloth that will fit the size of the table top. Using decoupage glue, attach the cloth on the table top. Then, put high-gloss shellac for fabric protection. Use tacks or cut glass to border the fabric on table top.

For your old wood table top, make some refinishings. Using a scraper, scrape off the old finish. Afterwards, smooth it with sandpaper. Use polyurethane coating on the table top. Let it dry. Then, put on the second layer of polyurethane coating. Let it dry once again, and then put on the third layer of coating.

Now, new designs for table top developed. Apart from its usual functions in cooking, dining, and writing, tables are now designed with full power points, and perhaps even sink with water and drainage outlets. It can also be fixed solidly to the kitchen floor.

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