Refinishing a table!

[sweet sparrow]

We are the proud new owners of a lovely pine dining table! The top looks like it needs to be refinished though. Has anyone ever tried? Any tips?

[anisa]

there are lots of youtube vids showing how to refinish furniture.

good luck

[janelcd]

I've stripped many pieces of furniture using various methods. If I strip a table top only, I use Minwax Antique Furniture Refinisher-Gently dissolves old finish without stripping. I like this because it just cleans up the surface. I apply it very carefully so as not to drip anywhere and use steel wool to remove the surface - very quick and easy and not messy like "stripping" furniture. Apply whatever protective finish you want. PM me if you have any questions.

[DaisySibyl]

Congrats for the good work. What products did you choose to refinish it?

[sweet sparrow]

I haven't refinished it yet. Right now, I'm waiting for the weather to get warm enough to start the sanding process outside. My next step is to get a proper sander and maybe start with a 200 grit sandpaper.