Expert: Eileen Cronk - 8/6/2009

Question
Hi Eileen,

My two year old daughter got a hold of some acetone fingernail polish remover and spilled the entire bottle on my dinning table.  The top is completely ruined and before I throw it out I would like to attempt to fix it.  Ideally I would like to do just the top of the table and not have to worry about the arduous task of redoing my chairs as well...can this be done??

Answer
Hi Laura
Nice to hear from you.
Sorry this has happened and you have no choice but to attempt a fix.
Yes the table top can be refinished without doing the table legs and table skirt or the chairs.
The top will need to be completely stripped of all existing finish.
Then new stain and finally the clear coating.
Laura could you post a picture if you decide to do this.
It would be nice to know exactly what you are dealing with before further advice.
Kind Regards
Eileen