How I can make a rough hewn tabletop feel smooth?

14 years ago

Hello!

I purchased a dining table made of rough-hewn reclaimed timbers. The surface is planed and sanded smooth but it's still hard to wipe clean. I was thinking of coating it with wax or some such. However, I don't want to change the color or the look. Does anyone have an suggestions for how to treat the tabletop to faciitate smoother wiping for clean up?

Thank you!

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thecollector
14 years ago
#0000 steel wool the top, then a coat of paste wax.
taliaferro
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you thecollector! And this will not affect the color/patina, correct?

Also, is there a particular paste wax you prefer?
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thecollector
14 years ago
Correct. With # 0000 steel wool, it will just smooth it. I prefer colored paste waxes, but no brand in particular (stay away from Briwax brand, however)
taliaferro
Original Author
14 years ago
There's my weekend project! Thanks so much for generous help!
juddgirl2
14 years ago
thecollector - can I ask why you suggest to stay away from Briwax brand? I've been using this for years and actually prefer it to Fiddes because it seems to offer better protection. I know they don't sell it in my state anymore because it has toluene in it but is there some other reason to avoid it?