With any refinishing project, you'll want to start by ensuring your surface is clean and dust free. Wipe it down with a damp cloth—especially if it's been sitting in an attic for awhile. If your table ...
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How to Stain and Refinish a Table Top

Nothing ties a dining room together like a beautiful wooden table. But time can take a toll on wood, so whether you're ...
Learn how to refinish a coffee table with beginner-friendly steps that turn worn furniture into a fresh, updated centerpiece. I have definitely caught the furniture redo bug lately, mostly because my ...
Q: My butcher block kitchen table is 1 1/2 inches thick and 38 inches in diameter. The varnished surface is badly pitted and some of the polyurethane varnish has peeled. Can I refinish it myself? The ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Refinishing a table sounds far more intimidating than it actually ...
Q: I have a solid oak dining table with finish that has worn off in several places. I use Johnson paste wax on it a few times a year, as directed by the furniture maker. This doesn’t help the worn ...
Q: We picked up a nice old oak table at an estate sale recently. Could you point us in a direction where we could find information on possibly sanding and/or varnishing the top or should this be left ...
Refinishing an antique table takes time, patience, and a lot of care. After all, an antique isn't just another piece of furniture; it doesn't have merely style and function, but character as well.