This project was a very gratifying one! Over the years this table has acquired some dings, water rings and general wear. Since I have been working on refinishing my new (to me) mahogany bed (post on that soon to come) I thought I might as well fix up the table as well. I used the same materials as on the bed and I'm excited with how it has turned out!
After using 3-4 coats of Stripper and the After Wash I was able to reveal the beautiful walnut wood underneath. This project was complicated by the detail of the legs. I found that the best way to use the stripper was to apply, let sit for 15min and then remove by rubbing with steel wood (legs only, try to of with the grain as much as possible) and on the flat surfaces scraping off with a putty knife. Prior to staining, I lightly sanded to get rid of any rough spots and superficial imperfections.
This stain is really nice and looks like a rich (but not super red) mahogany. I'm so excited to finish my bed and see these two pieces together!
After staining, I brushed on a coat of Minwax Polycrylic. I let it dry for a day before doing a light sand with #220 and wiping off the dust. I then put on a second and final coat. Thats it!
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