14 Ways to Make Your Old Dining Table Look Better Before Thanksgiving
Get your table in tip-top shape for the big day.
Modernize your table with dowels
DIY a modern round moon table using dowels and a light finish for stunning results. Get tutorial here
Apply paint that looks like stain
Give your table a faux stain look using latex paint for a lovely makeover. Get tutorial here
Use contrasting colors
Refinish your dining table with a light tabletop and a complementary dark base. Get tutorial here
Lighten it with paint and stain
Turn your sweet vintage table into a classic piece using white paint on the legs and dark gel stain on the top. Get tutorial here
Sand it down
Expose the gorgeous wood grain on your table using a sander to completely transform it to match your decor. Get tutorial here
Freshen it up with white stain
Makeover your vintage, solid wood dining set with white stain for a beautiful, modern farmhouse update. Get tutorial here
Darken the tabletop
Update your basic dining table into a modern farmhouse beauty using dark paint. Get tutorial here
Paint it black
Go bold with a dramatic black tabletop that adds a sleek, elegant vibe to your dining area. Get tutorial here
Give it a weathered look
Rub different shades of stain and wax onto your tabletop to give it the perfect weathered, rustic look to add a farmhouse-style vibe to your home. Get tutorial here
Strip the varnish off of it
Scrape the varnish off of your tabletop before staining it for beautiful results. Get tutorial here
Neutralize the metallic look
Achieve a minimalist sculptural look by spray painting the nickel-finished base plain white. Get tutorial here
Apply a semi-gloss topcoat
Use a semi-gloss topcoat on your freshly stained tabletop to keep it streak-free and to make cleaning it easier. Get tutorial here
Brush on dark gel stain
Stain your oak table over its existing finish, and then paint the base for a stunning piece for your dining room. Get tutorial here
Give it a two-toned look
Update your table to fit the 21st century style with painted white legs and a dark top. Get tutorial here
