How do you make over a dining room table top?
My not-wood dining room table has scratches and stains on it. What can I do to make it look nice or different?
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foot legs at the top of the legs? It would look cheesy to put things on the feet. The table is too short thanksbarbara
Here’s a tutorial that teaches you how to gel stain, or paint laminate furniture!
https://thriftednest.com/2019/08/05/how-to-gel-stain-laminate-furniture-yes-you-can/
Hi Belle! I would also recommend gel stain! I have used gel stain over badly stained painted surfaces. It takes a few coats but leaves a beautiful finish!
https://www.amazon.com/General-Finishes-GRH-Base-Stain/dp/B001DT1IZS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2JKZNMTAWZ1N4&keywords=general%2Bfinishes%2Bgrey%2Bgel%2Bstain&qid=1571711602&sprefix=general%2Bfinishes%2Bgrey%2Bgel%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySVlGUkhMU040MjczJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTYyNDc2M0MxR1VUM0g2MVpaVCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTgwNDMxWE80QjhWVldJR1hTJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1
Here are some good ideas: https://www.thebudgetdecorator.com/diy-dining-table-and-chairs-makeover/