How and what to use to remove shine of a wood table?

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.

Use liquid sandpaper. It just removes the gloss. Eliminates or at least reduces the need to sand if wood is to be painted.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=liquid+sandpaper&i=tools&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klean-Strip-1-qt-Liquid-Sandpaper-Cleaner-Deglosser-QWN285/100112667

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.