Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - want to refinish dining room table / china cabinet

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09-09-00, 03:05 AM
i have a light colored 15+ y.old dining table that i would like to refinish, but i can't tell if its wood, or veneer, or what. i like the idea of the new handpainted furniture w/ the floral, intricate designs. how do i go about redoing the finish? how can i tell what i'm dealing with. i like the look of cream colored whitewashed wood, with the designs later stenciled on.

09-09-00, 08:01 PM
You can get the look you want without worrying about what's in the table. The process is a little arduous, but not beyond the reach of even a novice willing to put in some time and patience.

Get a copy of Bob Flexner's Book "Understanding Wood Finishing" - it's less that $20.00 and worth twice the price. He goes into faux finishes and whitewashes in a no-nonsense step-by-step manner.

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George T.