After Refinishing my end tables they got bumpy how do I get them smooth?

Question

After Refinishing my end tables they got bumpy how do I get them smooth?

Answer 1

many possible causes for "bumps". might also be 'raised grain' from water based stain or topcoat, non-uniform application of stain, residual sanding dust.  regardless, needs to be sanded down to smooth, then wipe with a damp rag to raise grain. when dry, re-sand to remove raised grain. use a tack cloth to remove dust. if you don't have a tack cloth, wipe with a piece of t-shirt with mineral spirits. apply stain, if staining. re-tack when dry. apply topcoats sanding and tacking between coats. use fine grit sandpaper.

hope that helps. good luck.

Answer 2

You either had air bubbles in the finish or moisture. You now need to either sand them down with a fine grit sandpaper or you can try steel wool. Then apply another coat of finish.

Answer 3

you need a very fine sand paper. like 220 and up. i'd warn against using steel wool. if you're going to stain the tables read the directions on the stain. many of them recommend against using steel wool. if you're using regular paint it should be ok, though.

Answer 4

I've found very fine (0000) steel wool works best.

Answer 5

Did u put water on it?  Now u have to get a 2"x3/4"x12" piece of  flat wood and staple a rough sand paper on it to smooth it out again.  Then get a finer grid sandpaper and go over it, again.

Answer 6

All answers are correct so far, but one other thing would be to make sure there is very little air movement in the area where you are doing this.  And using a better brush and possibly straining your clear coat before applying it and also using a fast drying clear coat will help.  good luck.

Answer 7

Sand them down or use a chemical stripper and refinish them. I like to use Minwax polyurethane for interior applications and tung oil for exterior projects.