Comments on: Dining Room Table Makeover {Refinishing A Wood Veneer Table}

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:33:19 +0000

In reply to Angela. I used Weather Oak by Minwax

By: Angela

Angela — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:19:45 +0000

LOVE how this project finished!!! Do you mind sharing what stain you used for the top of the table? Hubby and I are refinishing our first dining room table this afternoon:)

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:06:34 +0000

In reply to Stacy Risenmay. I’m doing a similar table and am feeling I’ve taken on more than my knowledge base. When you sanded were you careful in each square to sand with the grain?

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:56:04 +0000

In reply to Ray. She did answer it. "Minwax fast drying poly in oil based"

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:12:55 +0000

In reply to Jaclyn. I used Rustoleum's X2 spray paint in white

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:06:06 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Beckham. I bought them at Walmart. They are part of the BHG line.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:05:35 +0000

In reply to Diane. Some woods with large wood grain can accept dark stain a lot on the softer areas and less in the harder areas, making it have light and dark areas instead of a more even look. A medium stain color or light stain color is your best bet.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:59:24 +0000

In reply to Casey. With a table saw.You could also use a miter saw if you were able to secure them while you cut so they were level.

By: Casey

Casey — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 19:34:16 +0000

In reply to Jacqueline Sturla. How did you cut the legs down?

By: Ray

Ray — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 22:20:23 +0000

In reply to Sydney. Several people have asked about oil or water base on the stain and application method, however it must be a big secret since it is never answered.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 14:17:54 +0000

In reply to Bob Hamilton. I'm not sure. Without actually seeing it, it is hard to say.

By: Bob Hamilton

Bob Hamilton — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:51:00 +0000

I have a high gloss veneer dining table. The finish has cracked slightly, enough to be noticeable, but the edges of the crack haven’t really stuck up. You commented that finish remover is better for veneer. Would that lift the edges of the cracks? I am concerned about sanding through the veneer.

By: Caitlyn

Caitlyn — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 18:28:00 +0000

I just scored this same table and chairs for $50 for our new home. I’ll be refinishing it with these tips! Going to start with stripping it since I know it’s veneer from the start.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Mon, 30 May 2022 00:01:17 +0000

In reply to McFixit.

I brushed it on but since then I have started spraying all my finishes and have fallen in love with that method!

When I brush on, I use a foam brush. I know some people say not to use a foam brush because of air bubbles, but I have never had a big issue with that. Not having bristles helps with not having stroke lines.

I used Minwax fast drying poly in oil based.

By: McFixit

McFixit — Sat, 14 May 2022 02:47:23 +0000

In reply to Marty.

Looks nice. Did you use brush-on or spray polyurethane? And water or oil based?

If you used brush-on, how did you minimize brush strokes?

Thanks!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:51:48 +0000

In reply to Krystle.

They are gun metal! Here are the ones we ordered:https://amzn.to/3CzRpKx

By: Krystle

Krystle — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:58:52 +0000

In reply to Haley. Hi! Love this table. I just bought a similar dining room table. What color are the chairs? I’m looking for metal ones but can’t figure out what color I want.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:11:32 +0000

In reply to Sydney.

I used an oil based stain since I wanted to use an oil based polyurethane. Oil based holds up better and since this gets daily use, I wanted the most durable option. I apply the stain with foam brushes, wait the recommended amount of time, and then wipe off any excess.
The legs were spray painted so there was no need to poly them. I never poly over painted finishes. It will yellow the color over time.
Chalk paint does need to be sealed but the preferred method is wax.

By: Rose M Brand

Rose M Brand — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:48:28 +0000

That's a beautiful stain color! Thanks for sharing!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 17:14:38 +0000

In reply to Hannah J Parrish. Veneer it? Or refinish it? If you mean refinish it, I think you still can. Maybe try a wood stripper and then lightly hand sand.