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| This DIY Basic, brought to you by Cabot Stains will provide tips on staining a dining table. |
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An old dining room table with scratches and wear can look brand new with a fresh coat of stain.
- A well-ventilated area is the best place to work.
- To start with, the surface should be clean and free of paint, varnish, dirt, or wax.
- Blemishes and rough spots should be sanded smooth. A power sander saves time and muscle. But save your strength for the final sanding which should be done by hand.
- A sanding block (figure A) keeps pressure points from your fingers from creating an uneven surface.
- Sand with, not against the grain, using increasingly fine sandpaper.
- The stain should be applied evenly across the surface (figure B). The longer you allow it to penetrate, the deeper the color will be. Using a stain made with pigments rather than dyes means the color will last longer, too.
- Finally, two to three coats of polyurethane with light sanding in between will protect the surface and your old table will have a new lease on life (figure C).
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