{"id":2401,"date":"2022-08-01T16:21:51","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T20:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2401"},"modified":"2022-12-22T13:43:30","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T18:43:30","slug":"how-to-refinish-outdoor-wood-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-refinish-outdoor-wood-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Refinish Outdoor Wood Furniture?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve left your wood furniture outdoors over the winter, it can get pretty weathered and beat down. If you want to restore your outdoor wood furniture to its former glory, then you\u2019ll need to refinish it by cleaning, sanding, and treating it with some sort of weather-resistant coating.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Wood, when left outdoors in the harsh winter conditions, as well as during the blasting UV rays of summer, can quickly take on a greyish, weathered look that takes away from the furniture\u2019s aesthetic appeal.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, the process of refinishing old wood furniture is pretty simple, and once done, will last for decades so long as it\u2019s regularly maintained.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll break down everything you need to know when it comes to refinishing old wood furniture, so you can transform that old greying table into an outdoor showpiece.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65c9ef1389fa7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65c9ef1389fa7\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-refinish-outdoor-wood-furniture\/#Tools_Materials\" title=\"Tools &amp; 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Materials <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Palm sander or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bosch-Random-Polisher-ROS20VSC-Carrying\/dp\/B00BD5G9VA?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=b34141b261c79bf5f50452db60f445d5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">orbital sander<\/a><\/li>\n<li>60, 80, and 120 grit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WORKPRO-150-piece-Sandpaper-Set-Different\/dp\/B07HHY6MKY?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=262f941f6552e42acf0000716f35e1f4&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sandpaper pads<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Exterior wood filler<\/li>\n<li>Exterior wood glue<\/li>\n<li>Paintbrush<\/li>\n<li>Rags and scrubber<\/li>\n<li>Dish soap<\/li>\n<li>Wood stain or varnish<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/3M-Aura-Particulate-Respirator-9205\/dp\/B095FJ36H2?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=377a107b0d3bfad196e4550f5737821a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">N95 mask<\/a> and eye protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Refinish_Outdoor_Wood_Furniture_%E2%80%93_Guide\"><\/span><strong>How to Refinish Outdoor Wood Furniture \u2013 Guide <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Clean_the_Surface\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Clean the Surface<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First up, you\u2019ll want to thoroughly scrub and clean the entire surface of your piece of furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Cleaning the surface is important as typically when furniture is left outdoors for months it builds up a caked-on layer of dirt and grime. You don\u2019t want to clean the surface with your sandpaper as it will quickly gunk it up and render it useless.<\/p>\n<p>Use a few squirts of dish soap in a bucket of water to clean and scrub the wood surface. When it\u2019s clean, rinse down the entire thing with a hose and let it dry completely before proceeding to the next step.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Rough_Sand_the_Surface\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Rough Sand the Surface<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next up, using your rough grit sandpaper and a powered sander, strip down the entire surface of your workpiece until no more grey remains. Use the 60 or 80 grit sandpaper for this, as it\u2019s designed for stripping off coatings and will make quick work of weathered wood.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2403 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sanding-down-the-surface.jpg?resize=800%2C552&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"sanding down the surface\" width=\"800\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sanding-down-the-surface.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sanding-down-the-surface.jpg?resize=300%2C207&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/sanding-down-the-surface.jpg?resize=768%2C530&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make sure to wear a protective n95 mask when sanding, as you don\u2019t want to breathe in the fine particles, especially if there is any old stain or varnish left over on the wood surface.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to using a powered sander, you may need to use a piece of sandpaper wrapped around a chisel or screwdriver to get at those hard-to-reach spots. This was the case for my table, as it was impossible to get all the way into the crevices with the powered sander.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a powered sander, then you\u2019re going to have a hell of a time stripping away all the grey wood by hand. It is certainly doable but will take hours, and leave your forearms sore and screaming for a break.<\/p>\n<p>You can pick up a cheap palm sander for $30 &#8211; $40 bucks, so even if you only have one piece of furniture to restore, the cost justifies itself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Sand_the_Surface_with_Fine_Grit_Sandpaper\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Sand the Surface with Fine Grit Sandpaper<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After you\u2019ve finished sanding the surface with rough grit sandpaper, it\u2019s time to switch over to fine grit (120 grit) paper and give the surface a nice clean finish. The finer grit sandpaper will give the surface a nice smooth finish and is useful for prepping it to take a wood stain or varnish.<\/p>\n<p>Repeat the process in the previous step with the finer grit sandpaper until you\u2019ve got yourself a nice clean finish that\u2019s ready to finish.<\/p>\n<p>Before you move on to the next step, give the piece of furniture another thorough cleaning and scrubbing to remove any dust leftover from the sanding process.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Repair_any_Damage\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Repair any Damage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At this point, you may have uncovered some small imperfections or damage to your piece of furniture. If the damage is small, then if can be repaired using some wood filler or putty.<\/p>\n<p>If a piece of wood comes chipped off, then you can repair it using a little wood glue to glue the chip back where it came from.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2404\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2404\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2404 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/repairing-wood-furniture-with-glue.jpg?resize=800%2C519&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"repairing wood furniture with glue\" width=\"800\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/repairing-wood-furniture-with-glue.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/repairing-wood-furniture-with-glue.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/repairing-wood-furniture-with-glue.jpg?resize=768%2C498&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Repairing minor damage with wood glue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If the damage is extensive, then consider using some <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-use-bondo-body-filler-wood\/\">bondo or wood repair epoxy<\/a> to fill in the gap and replace the missing piece of wood. If you go this route, then you\u2019ll need to paint the wood or at least give it a heavy stain to hide the repair.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Apply_Wood_Stain_or_Varnish\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Apply Wood Stain or Varnish<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This step is important as not only will it enhance the appearance of your final product, but it will also help protect it from the elements going forward. Wood with a properly applied finish will last outdoors for decades so long as you reapply the finish every so often to keep it fresh.<\/p>\n<p>There are dozens and dozens of different finishes you can apply to outdoor wood furniture, so you have a lot of choices in this department. Varnish, stain, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-apply-tung-oil\/\">Tung oil<\/a> are all excellent options, so consider what you want your final product to look like as well as how durable the coating is to the elements.<\/p>\n<p>Tung oil also has the advantage of being <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/is-tung-oil-food-safe\/\">food safe<\/a> &#8211; which makes it an excellent choice for dining tables and other surfaces that will come in contact with food.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2405 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/applying-stain-to-wood-table.jpg?resize=796%2C556&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"applying stain to wood table\" width=\"796\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/applying-stain-to-wood-table.jpg?w=796&amp;ssl=1 796w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/applying-stain-to-wood-table.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/applying-stain-to-wood-table.jpg?resize=768%2C536&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whatever option you choose, apply the finish to the entire surface of the piece of furniture and let it dry before applying subsequent coat(s). Follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions for applying the finish, and make sure to let it cure thoroughly before using it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Periodic_Maintenance\"><\/span><strong>Step 6: Periodic Maintenance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to go through the whole process of scrubbing, sanding, and staining the furniture again, be sure to regularly re-apply your finish to the furniture as the manufacturer recommends. Doing this little bit of preventative maintenance doesn\u2019t take long and will ensure your outdoor furniture will last for decades.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>And that\u2019s about it! Now you\u2019ve got a good idea of how to refinish outdoor wood furniture!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve left your wood furniture outdoors over the winter, it can get pretty weathered and beat down. 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