How Do You Refurbish a Dining Room Table?

Refurbishing a dining table is well within reach for most households, provided you begin by identifying what the table is actually made of. This guide explains how to tell solid timber from veneer and laminate, why that determines everything that follows, and which problems can be fixed without a full strip. It walks through stripping versus sanding, the grit sequence, raising dents with heat and moisture, gluing splits rather than filling them, and choosing between hardwax oil, traditional oils, lacquer and paint. There is detailed guidance on applying thin coats, sealing the underside to prevent cupping, allowing for full cure rather than just drying, and refurbishing the base and chairs to match. Ends with a short FAQ....