Dining Table Makeover Before And After | How To Create A Natural Wood Finish

[@FourJaysFour]

Great topcoat

[@debraneria4242]

Absolutely gorgeous ... Magazine Beautiful ..I love the contrast with the black Base 🥰👍❣️

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Oh wow 🤩 thank you!!! 🥰🥰

[@debraneria4242]

@@DIYDecorDiary 🥰👍

[@carolanngiovando536]

I was hesitant to refinish my table until I saw your video. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Ahhhh..this comment right here makes it ALL worth it!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mcm.walnuter3479]

That black base is amazing 👏. I can't believe how light the wood was under that dark stain. I never would have guessed it. Great job as usual 😁

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you! Right!!? I for sure thought it was going to be a mahogany or even cherry wood under there. Thanks for watching 🤗☺️

[@traceyrice9359]

This turned out fabulous, and I learned a lot about finishing a top like that. Love it! 💕 Thank you!

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thanks for always supporting, you’re appreciated! 🤗

[@thisistheday3369]

Beautiful, I would not have thought you could make that dated table look so good!

[@KimRinehart]

What a beautiful job!!! It looks amazing and so stylish!

[@traceyrice9359]

Andersonville, Tennessee here!

[@leen29]

Love to see detailed diy projects. Really well done, love it. 🤗😍

[@angelazguric4944]

That turned out gorgeous

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you so much 😊

[@barbarachapman6754]

You did a beautiful job. It looks gorgeous.

[@annettearguello2494]

Thank you. I appreciate your description and thoroughness.

[@DIYDecorDiary]

You’re welcome! Thanks for connecting 🙏🏽😊

[@craftygirl4844]

Turned out beautiful!

[@christhompson3655]

Beautiful job!

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you so much 😊☺️

[@First_Rain]

Wow Tricia, you are a champion for taking on this huge table! The sanding alone must have taken forever 😅 Bravo, sister, it turned out amazing 😍

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Hahaha right!? They can be challenging for sure, thanks for stopping by ☺️🤗😘

[@louisebrown4671]

Wow beautiful transformation! Lots of work but well worth the effort 😊 Thanks for sharing your process.

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you so much 😊 🙏🏽

[@oreobenavidez953]

It turned out beautiful I like how you explain the process thanks for sharing saludos

[@DIYDecorDiary]

gracias, trato de hacerlo mejor cada vez 🤗🫶🏽❤️

[@oreobenavidez953]

@@DIYDecorDiary así es con practica y paciencia todo salé mejor pero que trabajo es lijar digo porque acabo de pintar una guitarra no me quedaron para un projector de muebles menos 🎸

[@karenmallow-rizzo-oe8mu]

LOVE! Your table came out beautiful! So, I bought a kitchen table that I didn't know before I stripped it had MANY knots. I knew they would eventually bleed through and turn the top coat yellow. So, I read that sealing it with Shellac will illuminate the yellowing. I bought interior eggshell enamel paint and primer. to put on the top of the table. It is a kitchen table that will be used a lot. I know they will use placemats but I would like to put a matt finish top coat on. What are your thoughts?

[@traceyrice9359]

I am great! Looking forward to this...

[@DIYDecorDiary]

I’m so confused…not sure why it isn’t up yet. It’s way past 7 here 😢🤨🧐

[@traceyrice9359]

@@DIYDecorDiary It was past 7:00 before it came on. I thought it was my phone and about gave up, but I am so glad I didn't!

[@whynotredesign]

It looks gorg! Great job

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you 🙏🏽😘

[@nicolebroussard872]

Thanks! Great makeover.

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thanks Nicole! Appreciated 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@paulineclare5065]

Stunning!

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you! 😊🙏🏽

[@DonnaBrenton-yh3ux]

Beautiful !!!

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lesleybigginton1033]

Absolutely stunning.

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you so much 😊

[@frauline68]

Wow I love it ! You always do such a top quality job! Pure perfection!

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you ☺️ taking the extra steps feel like a pain in the moment but it does pay off 🤗

[@jackiejadow]

Hi Love the finish, did you put the gel stain right on top of the paint wash !/ thanks

[@laurybatts6833]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@pattivant4896]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you so much 😊

[@joannekent6368]

Gorgeous refinishing job!

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you so much 🫶🏽

[@dianeorth1199]

Looks very nice!!

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you so much 😊☺️

[@latoyanwugballa856]

Thanks

[@DIYDecorDiary]

You’re so welcome 🙏🏽

[@susan3037]

I love how beautifully this table turned out! Great job! I do have a question: why did you use the shellac before the wash and the paint?

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you 🙏🏽 since I planned on using both water based products (the wash and the gel stain) I wanted to seal it but still be able to have some of the wood grain peeking through and without it being blotchy. Also this was a thin veneer and although not very visible, there were a couple of small spots on the overhang/side that looked a little weird, so I wanted to be safe and seal it. Thanks for watching 😊🤗

[@susan3037]

@@DIYDecorDiary Thank you so much for your response. I learn a good deal from watching your videos. You do such fine work!

[@reesajacobs2027]

This is exactly what I want to do to mind gyal My base is huge though so it will take forever

[@DIYDecorDiary]

You should do it! It really made such a big difference 😊🫶🏽

[@jayhawkgirl5785]

Wow! That is an amazing job, table looks stunning 🤩. Curious to why you used shellac before the white wash? I didn’t know you could do it. Thank you in advance for your reply 😁🙏🏼

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you so much 😊 This table top was a veneer and as you know when sanding veneer you can easily make the surface vulnerable. There were a few spots that appeared different almost as though it was “blown through” but not quite. I used the shellac to seal it and add a layer of protection. That way the entire surface will be even (so some parts won’t absorb differently and look different) and because it’s clear I got the benefit of having some of the wood grain show through. I hope I explained it clearly 😅😅 🫶🏽

[@melissapoole8580]

Gorgeous! Did I see that you used shellac on the top too, before paint washing and staining? Thanks!!

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you 😊 Yes this is a wood veneer top that I found some spots to look a bit compromised so I sealed the whole thing with shellac that way I didn’t get the wash “absorbing” more in certain areas but a nice even finish. 😊😊

[@RandySifuentes]

Table turned out really nice! Did you seal it with a polyurethane finish to protect the table?

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Thank you 🙏🏽 Yes 3 coats of General Finishes High Performance TopCoat.

[@maddycosta1384]

Hi! Did you use the flat or satin for the top coat?

[@maddycosta1384]

For the actual table top?

[@marthaelliott8722]

I absolutely love how this turned out. Do you know what type of wood the top is? I have a MCM Heywood-Wakefield table (birch) I may try this technique on. I have very much wanted to try the Lilly Moon gel stains as well. I'm so glad I found your video!

[@DIYDecorDiary]

Hey! Thank you 😊 It’s a veneer but not sure of wood type, it had a pinkish/red undertone which is why I did the paint wash first so I had a more “neutral” base before adding the gel stain. MCM generally are veneers (not all but it’s common from that period) so you have to be careful when sanding to not blow through. Thanks for watching 🙏🏽😊🫶🏽

[@noieray2084]

I was trying to smash the bug on my screen 😭