How do I refinish my oak end tables.?
I would like to them in a creamy white with a touch of an aged look, right now they are stained in a golden oak color.
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I found a video I think will help you do what you want to do...
https://youtu.be/EqjH8C6fiTY
Remove existing finish. It probably has a top coat that you can remove with lacquer thinner or something along those lines. Sand or scuff with steel wool. Clean with TSP or denatured alcohol. Prime, paint, then age perhaps adding a glaze.
If you need to remove the varnish, I'll share a post favorite. I'd refinish and then paint with chalk paint.
https://www.ourhomemadeeasy.com/remove-paint-varnish-furniture/