Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Refinishing a table sounds far more intimidating than it actually is ...

Refinishing an antique table takes time, patience, and a lot of care. After all, an antique isn't just another piece of furniture; it doesn't have merely style and function, but character as well.

Q: I have a solid oak dining table with finish that has worn off in several places. I use Johnson paste wax on it a few times a year, as directed by the furniture maker. This doesn’t help the worn ...

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 ...

This tutorial walks you through the full process of restoring an old dining table—from cleaning and sanding to repairing scratches and refinishing the surface. You’ll learn simple techniques that make ...

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 ...