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How to fix up horrible peeling outdoor table?

Hi all,

I was hoping I could get some advice on how I can fix up our outdoor table. The table as pictured, is a fake concrete looking outdoor setting that has now started to peel in lots of areas ( side and table top pictures included). It looks terrible and I was wondering could I somehow strip it and paint it? When I had the power hose out to clean something else it did take some of the peeling areas off further but I’m not sure it would strip back the whole thing. Any suggestions much appreciated as am pretty disappointed with it- it’s only about 3 years old and just looks horrible now and we don’t want to entertain with it like that.
Thanks in advance for your help.
cheers,

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Jason

Hi @hughesie,

Many thanks for your question. Do you know what the table is made of? Or perhaps the name of the manufacturer or supplier? It might assist community members to share how they would tackle the repair.

Our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. expert @EricL should be able to assist this evening when he is back on the site.

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We trust that you'll get loads of help and inspiration for all your projects from our wonderful members.

Jason

hughesie

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/17850#Comment_17850

Hi Jason,

Thanks for the response.
Unfortunately I don’t know the supplier or manufacturer of the table. We bought it at a shop near South Melbourne that is no longer there.
I did find a sheet that came with it on how to repair the table which says “WeatherStone” Table Top on it but the putty, hardening agent and little bottle of what looked like nail polish was absolutely useless when I tried a repair the first time a tiny bit peeled off and the repair colour didn’t even match the table. colour.... Any help by anyone much appreciated!
Thanks

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/71574#Comment_71574

Thanks for the update Jo (@hughesie). Let me tag our resident D.I.Y. expert @MitchellMc to see how he would go about the repair.

Jason

MitchellMc

Hi Jo (@hughesie),

I apologise for the delay in my reply.

That's an interesting one, and I'd expect quite frustrating to experience this on a relatively new table setting. It appears that under this coating is some type of cementitious medium. You can see what seems to be the sand content in your close-up image. You'll either need to sand, scrape, blast or strip the surface coating back as it's compromised.

It might be worth trying some paint stripper in an inconspicuous location. If it works well and removes the coating, it could be a viable way of removing it all. Once you start this process, there's no going back, though. Perhaps you could sand the affected areas to see if you can blend them in. If you can reach sound coating that doesn't just flake away, then you could potentially paint over it as is. You'd want to at least rough up the entire coated surface with sandpaper, so the paint has something to stick to and do a test section to see how well it bonds. However, it would be my preference that you removed the whole coating before painting, as we can't be sure of the longevity of the paint over this unknown coating. I'd be more confident of the paint sticking to the cement base than the unknown coating.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

hughesie

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/17879#Comment_17879

Thanks so much for the reply Mitchelll. If I manage to remove all the top surface layer so that I can re-paint it, what type of paint would I use so it lasts this time?

Kind regards,

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/71590#Comment_71590

There's nothing that I could suggest that would definitely work Jo (@hughesie). I'd think your best bet would be going with a concrete paint like Berger Jet Dry. It's designed for trafficked areas so I'd imagine it would stand up well to the rigours of a tabletop and bench seats.

If the cement underneath looks reasonably attractive, you could consider coating it with a clear concrete sealer.

Let me mention a few of our knowledgeable members @TedBear, @tom_builds and @Noyade to see if they have any thoughts.

Mitchell

TedBear

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/99084#Comment_99084

Hi @hughesie , I wish I had a good answer to that. I agree with @MitchellMc 's suggestions. I would consider using a belt sander (with fan & dust mask, since we're not sure what the top coat is) to get a reasonable, new, firm surface to work with. Since the substrate isn't actually concrete (? I assume, else you wouldn't have this problem), I suggest using a durable spray undercoat over it to start with, such as

https://www.bunnings.com.au/dulux-340g-duramax-undercoat-spray-paint_p1400722?

Then when you have sanded out any blemishes (& recoated) to get a presentable surface, add a durable top coat such as has been suggested already.

hughesie

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/99084#Comment_99084

Ok. Thanks so much for your suggestions and help.
Cheers

hughesie

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/116337#Comment_116337

Thanks TedBear. So you’d sand then coat in that duramax, then sand and coat again. Then after all that coat in the concrete paint Mitchell was talking about?

Just trying to make sure I have the correct order happening here.
Cheers.

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/126217#Comment_126217

Hi @hughesie

That sequence is correct. Sand it first then apply the undercoat then sand again to remove any blemishes before putting on the main top coat.

Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing your outdoor table repaired and ready for use.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

hughesie

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/132794#Comment_132794

Thanks Eric!

LynneMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/136845#Comment_136845

I know this is an old post but would love to know how this worked out as I have exactly the same thing. Fake concrete table I thought I would try to save - mine was so peeled and bubbled that I managed to scrape off about half of the table 'concrete coating' quite easily but the other half is very hard going as seems to be more in the original condition which seems to be glued or something. There is a kind of netting around the edges which is glued underneath to the fake top and that is particularly hard to remove. Will only sanding get this off? And do you know who I could ask to do it as I'm not very handy- what kind of tradie could do this? Any help appreciated thank you.

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/139999#Comment_139999

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @LynneMc. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about restoring a faux concrete table.

Let me tag @hughesie so they are alerted to your question, and hopefully, they can provide some feedback on how their project went.

As mentioned, this substrate is not really something that coating manufacturers cover, so it's difficult to provide much guidance on appropriate re-coating techniques. Perhaps you might like to share some images of your table so our helpful members can better understand what you're working with. Let me know if you need a hand uploading images.

I'd imagine the netting is a reinforcement for the cement coating, and I'm not sure if removing it would be the best solution as it could compromise the coating

Apart from a professional who works with faux stone benchtops, it might just be a general handyperson who could perform these repairs. Remember that if you do any of this work yourself, PPE is essential, including a facemask, safety glasses and gloves.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

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