Hi Patty! First, decide if you are going to paint or stain, because that will determine how much of the old finish to remove. I like Citristrip for taking off the old finish. Then, I would sand it.
Hi ! I bought a product made by Krud Kutter , called a de glosser . I was re doing my oak cabinets . This was recommended to remove " the shine " from the cabinets before painting them . It worked well ! I found it at home depot for about $6 .
Hi Patty! First, decide if you are going to paint or stain, because that will determine how much of the old finish to remove. I like Citristrip for taking off the old finish. Then, I would sand it.
Hi Patty, I would sand the table with an orbital sander if you have one. It help with reducing the scratches a normal sander may leave behind.
Sand down your table with like a 220 Grit it will just take some of the gloss off of it and see how it looks
Hello. Removing the top layer of sealer would be the solution and I would suggest if it’s a clear sealer sanding to remove the glossy finish.
Hi ! I bought a product made by Krud Kutter , called a de glosser . I was re doing my oak cabinets . This was recommended to remove " the shine " from the cabinets before painting them . It worked well ! I found it at home depot for about $6 .
good luck !
Hi! maybe a product like this will help:
https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Klean-Strip-Liquid-Sander-Deglosser/dp/B01MTJ1TPY/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=deglosser+wood&qid=1585834419&sr=8-4
Here's a post that might help - https://homeguides.sfgate.com/use-denatured-alcohol-removing-shine-wood-29683.html
You can apply a deglosser.
Home Depot makes a Ready Strip deglosser.
Cuts the gloss of paint helping to insure proper adhesion for new coatings
Works on most surfaces including wood, plaster, metal, masonry, concrete and fiberglass
Water-based formula is ideal for use indoors and outdoors
Non-corrosive to prevent damage to wood, metal, stone, fiberglass and floors
Contains no methylene chloride or other harsh chemicals so its non-toxic and will not harm humans, pets or other animals
Eco-friendly and biodegradable formula for safe use and disposal
Subject to or will include a recycling fee in the following sates: CA, OR, CT
Ready to use formula in handy trigger sprayer
Low-VOC formula will not cause smells and irritation
Non-flammable and safe to use
Provides a good clean surface
This video may help, it says how to rub out a high gloss finish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q94PuccM_s4
try TSP
Hi Patty. Sanding your piece will remove the gloss. Also a liquid sander will do the same thing.
liquid sandpaper or deglosser would work.
Here's a post that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZB5PcdVwbg
Have you thought about sanding the shine down? I would test an area which is not noticeable and see what happens.
TSP solution should do it.
Hi Patty, hope this helps you out,
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/use-denatured-alcohol-removing-shine-wood-29683.html
light sanding will for sure help
If you just want to remove the shine you could use fine sand paper and take it of that way it will get you down to the wood
You'll want to sand it down with sand paper