Refinishing Ikea outdoor furniture

How to refinish IKEA outdoor wooden patio furniture from the IKEA Applaro collection. Restore your acacia patio table with Varda all-in-one outdoor furniture stain & protector - it's quick and easy!
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[@luis.esquivia]

Oh gosh. Thank you so very much for sharing. I was about to throw out this Ikea outdoor table I had (that I absolutely love but has weathered over the years). I saw your video and decided to try to "bring it back to life". I will let you know how it goes! Thank you again for sharing!

[@GeirDenAndre]

How did it go? :O

[@kaykay1kc]

did it work out???

[@daddysgirl4599]

My mum was gonna throw her side tables out and I was likw wait!! Let me redo them. Never redid anything and found this video for the exact tables loll

[@DIYMontreal]

That's awesome! Hope you were able to salvage them :-)

[@ddsartworkshop]

Omg thanks! Just got a similar one but it’s bigger and totally doing this! The set I got is $340!

[@genevadiva6817]

Awesome video thanks a lot. Are you able to guesstimate how many pieces of furniture a can of Varda will cover? I have 1 table like yours, 2 small ones and 6 chairs

[@kammyr4082]

I do this with the idea deck tiles.. every summer... its great

[@LeeeJones]

Do you also sand them as well?

[@reemabatool77]

Hello, thanks for this easy tutorial. Is there no need to seal it?

[@EvaChan]

Awesome! I have the Applaro gate-leg table that needs to be refinished. :)

[@DIYMontreal]

You should try this, definitely worth it.

[@EvaChan]

What kind of sander do you recommend? For occasional use. :) TIA!

[@philbaldwin3408]

J'ai fais ma table et chaises applaro qui date de 5 ans et elles sont comme neuve! Merci des bons conseils.

[@DIYMontreal]

Super! C'est fou ce qu'on peut accomplir avec un peu d'huile de coude ;)

[@tomhorne6172]

I'm hoping this technique will work on my boat seats.

[@JoeDoeOutdoors]

Hi I really enjoy your channel ☺ Keep it up!

[@bobbyluv2001]

Hi! Now that Ikea Varda is no longer available, any other alternatives?

[@sumosprojects]

Nicely restored & im not sure what the equivalent of Varda in Australia is but I use similar products to finish projects off with as well 👍

[@millierose919]

Sumo's Projects They now sell this product in Australian Ikea stores. Hope that helps 😊

[@sumosprojects]

Millie Rose Thank ya for that feedback 👍

[@enyceofnyc]

Do you use any products in between restains to get an “ok” condition finish to shine?

[@vipot5860]

Hi i have the exact same table but instead of stain, i wanted to paint matte. Do i hv to apply a primer after sanding? Thanks!

[@mm-rq1nn]

Is there a different stain that you recommend? (can't buy this one)

[@gwlaw99]

Is varda just a stain or a sealant as well?

[@caroncroteau3948]

C'est une des façons de le faire. Plutôt que de sabler, je nettoie tout avec une laveuse à pression, ça permet d'aller dans tous les recoins. Une fois bien sec, j'applique du Australian timber Oil (Cabot) au pinceau et j'essuie avant qu'elle ne devienne collante.

[@DIYMontreal]

Parfait, il y a plusieurs méthodes en effet qui font l'affaire.

[@user-jz2nx6xt3t]

Does varda stain protect against sun ?

[@hekidayo]

Thank you for this! Any other brand or type of stain you can recommend? My IKEA doesn't carry Varda :(

[@rosemarieberman918]

I was actually able to find Varda stain on eBay. And you’re right... ikea doesn’t seem to sell it anymore

[@renataramasra]

@@rosemarieberman918 it is seasonal. I find you have to grab it right when the patio furniture comes out. I wish they carried it year round.

[@rosemarieberman918]

@@renataramasra Thank you for that. I actually found the stain on eBay! It was perfect as were your instructions!

[@ParzivalPheonix]

Can't get this stain for love nor money in the UK, does anyone know a good alternative?

[@maureenstocker827]

hi, total beginner question here. Can I skip the sanding process and directly paint on top of the old clean surface? I will have to re-fresh the Applaro table and 4 chairs all by myself. any tips? Thanks!

[@ZacharyMathematica]

You don't have to sand, but it's highly recommended. It helps return the the top to a smooth surface and means the stain/sealer will have a more consistent finish. You actually can hand sand everything, so it's mostly a time investment over a financial one.

[@MadeintheUK987]

I was just about to ask the same question!

[@michellecrisp524]

Does it end up flaking off the same way the original finish did or would it be helpful to add some sort of weather proofing?

[@DIYMontreal]

It will hold up for a few years of you just recoat it every year. Otherwise it will require refinishing after a few years.

[@joefoe2329]

Beeswax over the finish help waterseal it for another few years

[@g.p.2137]

Sadly Ikea is no longer caring this product. I found it on Amazon, it to read "currently unavailable" ...😕

[@lekhaanair908]

Can you use varda stain on indoor furniture too? :)

[@ZacharyMathematica]

Absolutely. There is nothing in it that prevents it from being used indoors.

[@SyedaZehra110]

My table isn’t in super bad shape. Can I just clean it up and apply without having to sand it?

[@DIYMontreal]

Yes if its still in decent shape that will work

[@sarahdib1926]

Hello! Is it okay to use Varda on indoor furniture?

[@ZacharyMathematica]

It's perfectly fine for indoor application.

[@Neophoria]

Did you need any breathing masks when you applied the ikea product or is it safe to not wear one?

[@Group_Anonymous]

nah man just send it!

[@catherinemorissette1292]

How much time do you need to let dry?

[@DIYMontreal]

About 24 hours if I recall the instructions from the can.

[@iainstewart2102]

but Ikea won't deliver the Varda wood stain in UK ! gonna have to do a 2hr return trip for one pot of stain

[@DIYMontreal]

Sorry to hear that. Have you tried Amazon?

[@joefoe2329]

Any stain would do try sadolins or rustins

[@StoicBachelor]

What's the music called.

[@DIYMontreal]

B-Roll (ska) - Islandesque by Kevin MacLeod

[@martinjackowski7962]

Don’t jump from 80 grit to 220 grit sandpaper. Huge no no!

[@DIYMontreal]

Yes, absolutely right. Should have done more like 80, 120,180

[@stiofanmccumascaigh7758]

Not a great finish on it, a bit blotchy.

[@dbaggins2667]

This what Trump uses for his fake tan