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How to Stain and Refinish a Table Top

Nothing ties a dining room together like a beautiful wooden table. But time can take a toll on wood, so whether you're ...
I am refinishing my table. It had stains on it and I used oxalic acid three times. Then, I neutralized and sanded. I put the pre-wood conditioner on it, and this stain pulled up.
Choosing the right type of stain for the species of wood is key to limiting blotches. For absorbent woods like pine or woods ...
Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.
Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection to decks, fences, and exterior doors. And staining wood is a perfectly doable DIY project. But just because you can take on the task yourself doesn’t ...