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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.
Take the guesswork out of getting a smooth, even finish.
Stained wood console table with silver hardware - Vieriu Adrian/Getty Images Stain highlights the natural beauty of wood, but getting the results you want requires more than just the right stain color ...
We've this nice pine coffee table. We recently bought driftwood stained entertainment center. But now these two pieces do not match. Is it possible to stain the coffee table with the driftwood stain?