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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 ...

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 ...

The lacquer was chipping away from my midcentury modern dining chairs – one of which also had a wobbly leg – when I contacted two refinishers to inquire about a makeover. The estimates they gave were ...

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 ...

What Does it Mean to ‘Refinish’ Furniture? Refinishing furniture is typically done to improve or restore an object. In addition, the restorer or artisan may even aim to achieve a renewed finish. In ...

You know that lovely washstand you picked up at a rural antiques store years ago? If it’s in need of a tune-up and a refurbished shine, the professional you’ll likely need is a furniture designer and ...

I'm refinishing my redwood coffee table and was wondering what would be the best finish to apply. In the past I've used wipe-on tung oil or polyurethane which looked good but what I have found was ...

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 ...