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Refinishing an antique table takes time, patience, and a lot of care. After all, an antique isn't just another piece of furniture; it doesn't have merely style and function, but character as well.

Q. I have a kitchen table with a top I believe is Asian hardwood. The original finish (I think it was polyurethane) wore off, and plates and glasses left marks. I sanded the table and applied a very ...

Q: My butcher block kitchen table is 1 1/2 inches thick and 38 inches in diameter. The varnished surface is badly pitted and some of the polyurethane varnish has peeled. Can I refinish it myself? The ...