Staining A Kitchen Table
Allow the final coat of polyurethane to dry for at least 24 hours before using the table.
Staining a kitchen table. Clean your table and chairs to get any grime from previous use off of it. I usually use this minwax finishing wax to seal my chalk paint projects but since a kitchen table gets used a lot and needs to be cleaned a lot more often i used the polycrylic protective finish. And your work has to be perfect.
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34 tips for glass smooth tabletop finishing perfection. You dont have to have any special equipment and you can do it in a weekend. Apply your color or stainor better yet no color at all.
Now wipe down your table with a tack cloth so its free of dust then go at the surface again this time with your 120 grit. After the final coat of stain has thoroughly dried apply polyurethane according to the manufacturers instructions. The diy guide to finishing a table top.
I used goo gone but you can also just use a rag with dish soap and warm water. Please advise in the comments below. Apply at least four coats since dining room tables get a lot of use.
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