Refinishing an antique table takes time, patience, and a lot of care. After all, an antique isn't just another piece of furniture; it doesn't have merely style and function, but character as well.

Q: We picked up a nice old oak table at an estate sale recently. Could you point us in a direction where we could find information on possibly sanding and/or varnishing the top or should this be left ...

So you want to try your hand at refinishing furniture. The calendar promises mild weekends ahead for working in the garage. You’re armed with miracle strippers and power sanders, and you have watched ...

Don’t refinish your furniture. Original finish adds to the value. This warning is given over and over on TV shows about antiques. But is it always true? No. An original finish on a superior example of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Refinishing a table sounds far more intimidating than it actually is ...

Almost everyone who has old furniture has heard of Formby’s formula for reconstituting old finishes. After all, his kit on refurbishing old varnish, lacquer and shellac is available in 33,000 outlets ...

If you’ve never done it, refinishing a wood chair or table sounds easy enough. Just strip off the old finish to reveal the wood’s underlying glory, do a little sanding, apply some stain if the wood ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The home improvement trend is going strong, but there are some big obstacles to furnishing that spruced-up space. You could wait months for a new couch or dresser. An alternative?

Q: My butcher block kitchen table is 1 1/2 inches thick and 38 inches in diameter. The varnished surface is badly pitted and some of the polyurethane varnish has peeled. Can I refinish it myself? The ...