I have not or completed any art work since school has ended- instead I took on the daunting task of refinishing my 25 year old dining room table and six chairs. I would have really loved to just throw the whole thing out and buy something industrial sheik, but I felt guilty because the table is solid wood and I am the queen of DIY. I decided to start with the chairs - I painted them in midnight blue and then re-apolstered the seats with canvas that me and my students painted. Re-sanding the table was as challenging as it sounds- but I managed to get the table to feel " as soft as a babies bottom". How to finish the table was another hurdle- my advice -don't look on the internet- way too much conflicting advice! I decided to ask the experts at " Timber Town and "Mark" was very helpful and suggested I use a Varathane on my stain free, maple table. I am very happy with the results and I hope that I never have to go through this ordeal again!
