Refinishing the EDGE of a Dining Room Table

Mar 24, 2022 Last reply: 4 years ago 1 Replies

I have round table with two leaves that has a lip around the edge - about 1/8" vertical from the table top, then rounded to the edge. The table top is formica or laminate. The top is okay, but the edge is dirty and sticky. I want to remove the dirt and years of goop and refinish it to match the top. The chairs I have purchased are very light upholstery. I do not want the finish to rub off on the chairs. What are the best products to use?


Given a laminate top this is undoubtedly mass-produced furniture and will not have any exotic materials or finishes so simple mineral spirits and some energetic rubbing with an old rag are usually a good starting point. Several applications are sometimes needed to get the gunky old finish off. Often, no refinishing is needed.

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