How to Finish Dining Room Tables

Finishing your furniture is where you can customize the color and style When finishing a dining room table, it is important that you use the correct overcoat and stain to ensure no damage is done to your table as it is a well used piece of furniture. Finishing your own dining room table can save you money and help you brush up on your customizing and refinishing skills.

Sandpaper
Tack cloth
Stain brushes
Stain
Old rags
Polyurethane
Paint brushes

Instructions

- 1
  Completely sand the dining room table with sandpaper. Sand with the grain of the wood until the table is completely smooth. Remove dust with a tack cloth.
- 2
  Dip the stain brush into the desired stain color and cover the table using swift movements going with the grain of the wood. Allow the stain to soak in, then wipe off extra stain with old rags. Apply a second coat after the first coat has completely dried. The longer the stain says on the table, the darker in color it will be.
- 3
  Sand the table lightly once you are done staining to create a smooth surface. Sometimes the stain can cause wood fibers to become rough and unattractive; sanding them will ease this.
- 4
  Apply the polyurethane, or overcoat, with a paint brush and allow it to dry. Do this process four times to ensure a stable and strong dining surface. Allow each coat to dry before adding the next and allow the last coat to dry for 24 hours.

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