Amicus UK - Trade Site - New, Tips And Announcements , GeneralAmicus UK - Trade Site - New, Tips And Announcements , Generalhttps://www.amicusuk.co/blogs/generalSat, 31 May 2025 01:01:43 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Wooden Table Restoration]]>https://www.amicusuk.co/blogs/post/wooden-table-restoration]]>
Amicus UK - Table Restoration - Before And After
Before And After

Wooden table restoration using products from Amicus UK

This short blog entry is to show wooden table restoration, it was a quick project, all together it took about 8 hours. The table is from IKEA and was bought about 5 years ago. Most of the year the table is kept outside without any cover, the original coating deteriorated significantly over time.

After taking the table apart to the last screw I started with sanding off old varnish using 877 Line 150mm 81 Holes sanding discs.

I decided to use pigmented Vernites EcoPur Stone 2K 30% sheen with WIH780 catalyst. I applied two coats, sanding with 240 grit paper between coats.

As for consumables I had:

- 877 Line 1950 150mm Sanding Discs 81 Holes (120 and 240 grit)

- SuperCup mixing cups (400 and 650mm)

- Colad paint stirrers

- English style paint brushes

Given the fact that it was a "quick" restoration, the "new " table looks very good in comparison.

Have a look at below photos showing different stages of restoration.

Table Restoration - Before
Table Before
Table Restoration - Sanding
Sanding
Table Restoration - Sanded vs Original
Sanded vs Original
Table Restoration - Products
Products
Table Restoration - First Coat
Coat No 1
Table Restoration - Completed
Finished Table
]]>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:37:39 +0000<![CDATA[Unrivalled Colour Matching Service]]>https://www.amicusuk.co/blogs/post/bespoke-colour-matchingAbout Amicus UK colour matching service]]>

Leave the hassle of getting the right paint or stain colour with us!

Are you fabricating new kitchen and client wants to match the fronts to existing floor or the other way round? Maybe someone had a joinery installed few years ago and wants to add to it or replace few fronts?

We know that matching the colour can be a hassle, leave it with us then! From £25.00 + VAT we can match almost any colour and provide you with bespoke stain or paint. Not only that, we will also keep recipe on file if you or your client need to get more in the future.


How does it work?

  1. You bring us the piece with original colour together with raw material you want to apply new colour to. We need to have both as different woods or substrate materials can react differently and the finish may differ.
  2. Kris (our colour matching guru) will start by finding the closest match and adjust pigments proportions accordingly.
  3. He will then prepare the raw material using abrasives from our extensive range (you can buy abrasives in our online shop)
  4. Using our 877 Line pigments Kris will produce sample(s) and will carefully examine the finish under various lighting conditions in order to make sure that he has a match
  5. Once we are happy with the outcome, you will be able to examine our match and sign it off
  6. Finally, once approved, we will mix required amount of stain or paint for you at very competitive prices. You will also receive instruction on how to apply the product (this mostly applies to stains as the finish may differ if you apply by cloth, sponge or spray gun)


Have a look below at few example photos of matched colours


Light Grey Colour Match
Colour Matched Dark Oak
Maple Colour Match
Dark Oak Colour Match
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