Just buy the stain and apply but take it from the furniture makeover experts of hometalk much can be done to enhance the staining process.
Restoring wood table top.
Wipe off excess finish with the grain of the wood in the direction the grain goes using a clean cloth then let it dry overnight to complete your rejuvenation project.
I decided to restore my side table and my dining table after they ve had a little too much coffee and wine action.
Refinish a wood table while paint is always an option consider the benefits of wood refinishing.
You must sand with the grain in the same direction as the wood grain.
Hgtv expert steve watson gives you a list of materials and step by step instructions for refinishing a wood dining room table.
Hi in this instructable i will walk you through the processes and steps involved in restoring a piece of furniture that has seen better days.
Restore your wooden table top however much i may like the rustic look or furniture with patina and age there comes a time to treat your furniture with a little love.
Like you re waxing a car.
Restoring antique or worn wooden furniture will improve the aesthetic value of the piece while protecting it against future damage.
Sand the table beginning with the coarsest grit sandpaper 100 grit and sanding in the direction of the wood grain.
When you re done stripping the table sand the surface in the direction of the grain to even out any discoloration or irregularities.
How to restore the wood finish on a dining room table.
How to sand furniture before painting.
First make sure you sand the wood even if you don t see any sort of finish or top coat.
Wipe on a wood finish to restore the shine and add a protective finish.
How to restore wooden tables furniture.
How to refinish a wood dining room table 01 46.
Apply a wipe on wood finish with a clean cloth in circular motions.
More furniture makeover tips.
Refinishing wood may seem simple.
I will show you how i restored a set of 3 teak occasional coffee tables but this is really more of a guid.
Then apply the new finish by applying a coat of stain.
To refinish a wood table start by coating the table in stripper waiting 15 20 minutes and using a plastic scraper to take the paint or varnish off.
Let s face it the easiest way to transform an old.
And for that matter don t attempt to refinish laminate either it s plastic people.