DIY KITCHEN TABLE MAKEOVER | How to Refinish a Table | Beginner Friendly

In this video, I am making over this commission dining room table and chairs using Rustoleum Chalk Paint and MinWax Stain. Dining chairs are officially my arch enemy when it comes to using a brush to paint them. This set definitely tested my patience! I hope you learned a few things about refinishing a table and chairs! This is a great idea to save some money and flip the dining room table you may have already in your home! Let me know down in the comments about your experiences with similar flips. Thanks for watching!
Time spent on this project: 16 Hours
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Cost: Free (Commission)
Materials: $50
Sold: $450
Profit: $400
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[@lahabracali]

Southern Indiana is watching.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Hey hey! 😊☺️

[@tammyvanroon7386]

I've been stripping, building and refinishing furniture for over 20 years and wanted to just offer some friendly advise. It's very important to never sand wood to remove a finish in preparation for stain. It's great if you're painting, but sanding, especially with an 80 grit paper scars the wood, especially when applying pressure. This is why your table top came out uneven and with some darker spots. I used to make this same mistake. The best option is to use a furniture stripper, then a 220 or higher paper by hand to prepare the wood without scarring it, without applying pressure. Wipe on poly is my favorite finish, but not ideal for a table, it will wear away with time. To save time you can purchase a stain with a poly in it.

[@rhondadavis1483]

Thanks Tammy for all these tips with your experience. I also use a stripper for the ones I’m going to stain. I only sand after I’ve stripped it. You’ve confirmed what I’ve been doing for a couple years. And def a stain with poly. Much easier

[@cjbanksful]

Where are you located I am moving to Miland Michigan and I need my dining table refinished?

[@carolinacutie8197]

When you say stripper are you referring to citristrip?

[@SA-eu4xl]

Thank you for this…

[@tammyvanroon7386]

You're most welcome

[@julialimbrick333]

I like the way you have transitioned into a teaching video on refinishing furniture. I'm learning a lot and I love refinishing furniture. Thank you.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Awesome, thank you! That is what we are truly here to do! Thanks for watching, Julia!

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[@fisherlady408]

Girlie I would have immediately bought a sprayer before my sander ever touched the first piece of wood. You are one tough cookie! I knew when you first said $450 you were at least $200 to $300 short. Beautiful result.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Yeah... 😅 Another learning lesson lol! I have a sprayer sitting in my garage but we want to wait till summer to bust it out - trust me when I say I almost pulled out early 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@heatherinnis5144]

I bet a sprayer would save you so much time. Your a hard working woman! good job.

[@lindajohnson1060]

Great job! A little hint: I do 2 coats of BIN shellac primer when painting white. That second coat does amazing and will cut down on coats of white. Also I have the store add 65 drops of black to a "gallon" (15 drops to a quart) as the BIN has a yellow cast and the light grey (after adding the black) makes the white paint brighter!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I realized I should have done two coats of primer after I did the first coat of paint! I do actually have some gray primer as well, but I usually use that if I’m gonna go for a darker color. Thanks for watching!

[@trixie9777]

I think the people who asked for this took advantage of you. If I had asked for you to do this for me & you said $450, I would have said absolutely too low. What’s with people? They knew this was taking advantage. PS you did a LOVELY job on this❣️ I should have said that first but I’m disgusted at the people. But you kept a great attitude throughout. You’re a BEAUTIFUL person❣️ I need to learn from you both from technique but more importantly from your attitude. 🙏🏼🥰🙏🏼

[@mandybewkes5300]

I think its the Mum in me but when you were working in the dark I was like "aww bless her". Sprayer Lauren, Sprayer, doesn't need to be expensive the air sprayers are fab. Love love love your channel!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

I have one! I just haven't pulled it out yet! I am waiting until summer! (: Thanks for watching!

[@mastiffmom2592]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher you’re going to love it!

[@mammacass5311]

I got a sprayer but not good at it yet. And I won’t use it for the bin shellac because of cleaning

[@lindeehopkins6439]

Turned out beautiful.....when I saw your quote, I thought Oh No!! She underpriced herself!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

BIG TIME 😅 Ya live and ya learn right? Thanks for watching Lindee!

[@luisaradusinovic9403]

Love it! It’s exactly what I wanted to see !! I feel like I can start with my set now !! Yey!!

[@myrawilliams2877]

You have inspired me!! I had a counter-high square dining room table, but our family has outgrown it so I sold it on marketplace and found a regular round table with a leaf on marketplace. I wasn't going to redo it, but after watching this flip as well as a Beyond Paint flip, I am gonna do it!! I've purchased the paint and am waiting for it to come in. On another note, I am a retired teacher of 30 years. Proud of you for finding a way to paying off your student loans and finding a new passion in the process. You go girl!!

[@janinegroenewald7975]

STUNNING work, well done!!!

[@pamelahauer9938]

Beautiful result! Thanks for sharing. 👍😁

[@maryannmickens9513]

Wow! You did an amazing job! Thank you for the video! ❤️

[@franciscapowell3088]

Beautiful work!! I loved!!

[@sandreawhite7534]

it’s absolutely amazingly beautiful.

[@rightisright1000]

I really enjoyed watching your video and learned a lot and I feel confident enough that I’m going to try your techniques on my current dining set that I was going to sell and replace now I think I’m going to make it the way I want it instead thank you great tips great job!!

[@janicegray9999]

Again you did a great job gave me a lot of tips on a dining set I'm going to refresh for my kids thank you.

[@marianlorenz8910]

WOW! Great job. I am so impressed. It looks awesome!

[@carollucas2801]

I really enjoyed this session. It turned out beautiful!

[@mmlitcher]

Great video! I'm going to be trying a dining set in the near future so it was good watching you and getting all those tips. For someone who's less than a year in you do great work and know what you're doing! I hope I can continue learning from you, most of what I've done so far has been my own but I've got some pieces to start soon that I hope to flip.

[@megh1684]

Just ordered a Surf Prep sander a few weeks ago. Can’t wait until it gets here.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

YOU ARE GONNA LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Let me know how it goes on your first project with it 🙌

[@karleefuchs6670]

Best money spent! You'll love it

[@karingilfoy2104]

OMG this set came out absolutely gorgeous 😍😍😍

[@ginamaria2579]

Turned out beautiful, you are a good teacher 🤗💕

[@margaretmangun3260]

It turned out beautiful...it is what I want to do with my kitchen and dining room set....ty for sharing...you are great

[@makeuplover6852]

You did an absolutely spectacular job on this set, truly outstanding!! Such attention to detail :) you have inspired me to tackle several peices I have in my basement which are perfect for a paint revival!! :)

[@danaallen4390]

Awesome job Lauren. I enjoy watching your videos and learning about new products. You are an inspiration for others to make old things new again. I used that wipe on poly before on an old cabinet that I painted 25+ years ago and it is still water repellant if someone sits a glass on it. Looking forward to many more videos this summer and to learn with you about using a sprayer.

[@terrykowalski954]

Just saw this, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

[@Impala_Lily]

Well done Lauren! Great finish. Loving your channel.

[@judymielcarek6011]

Beautiful job, a lot of work but so satisfying! I love how it turned out.

[@julieryding2030]

Absolutely beautiful result 😳 I’m definitely going to have a go 👍

[@carlamarian7932]

Love your work!! I want to fresh up some old furniture, but didn't want to look cheap. Thanks for listing materials used and explaining it so well.

[@wendycampbell5099]

Looks great! You sure are patient! I am going to try flipping my first chair this weekend. You are so motivating and inspiring! Thanks for all the great videos.

[@angelacothron1119]

It does look amazingly

[@andratoma9834]

This is gorgeous as it is…seriously. I love the natural wood look

[@wallywoman1950]

An amazing transformation and explaining why you're doing what you're doing is helpful Well done!

[@RenuliShowa]

New to furniture makeovers and this is a great video full of valuable information!!! Thank you!

[@robertkerby2581]

An exceptionally beautiful transformation! Well done!

[@canoasilvia]

It came out beautifully 😍.

[@patriciabird5079]

Lauren Thank You so much for your great teaching videos! I am so sad I did not find you sooner ! We just moved from Fremont, NE to Texas. I want this dining room set! Beautiful!

[@dianepaulson7386]

Great job, Lauren! I love those paint pyramids!! And the surf sander is fab! And reminding us to "prep, prep, prep.." is so valuable! Keep up the good work!

[@anavazao3121]

Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@christinefuller295]

Well done you! Really appreciate all your experienced tips😀

[@eddymonterroso3209]

I'm impressed.. Awesome job!

[@holly5791]

You did a beautiful job! The homeowners should be proud. 🙂

[@thekrew406]

I love doing dining sets it has the quickest resale for me.

[@marywallbridge9749]

I love the slats I love this setting I'm wanting to update my very tired old old finning set and this is the look I'm inspired to try, thanks for sharing all the best Mary in Australia ⚘😘

[@patriciapartch5617]

It turned out beautiful and TYFS. Have a wonderful day.

[@lesliejohnson7247]

Oh good! I am soooooo glad your rate is $30-$40/hr! I hope you record these notes because you’re definitely going to get more dining set commissions. Please let us know how they like it! Great video!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Oh yeah! I've definitely noted the lessons learned 😉 I will. Head over to our IG where I will be posting the video when we deliver. Should be sometime this weekend! Thanks for dropping in Leslie!

[@sarahcalderwood2750]

This turned out beautifully. Beginner or not you do a great job!

[@ashleyosborne6239]

This just popped up in my feed tonight and WOW! It is so inspiring how far you’ve come since doing this piece (which looks awesome) just 7 months ago!! Obviously you are quite experienced with a sprayer since doing this set (I just watched you do the crib with the Graco one, which is definitely a more advanced sprayer), but this is a great tutorial for those just starting out, or prefer to hand paint vs spraying. Congrats on the success you’ve had this year and can’t wait to see what 2022 brings for you and Neiman!💜

[@lizhoward9754]

That turned out BEAUTIFUL!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! It sure did! Worth the time investment 🙌

[@thomaslinseedsoap6743]

Awesome!! You work so hard!

[@elizabethbruner2908]

Beautiful outcome. Your friends got a great deal, hope they have you a good tip

[@F-J.]

Gorgeous results. Definitely exited for you to get a sprayer.

[@brendaprice4664]

Wonderful, professional work!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you very much!

[@valjeanmacias2434]

Beautiful professional work. Love the care you took and attention to detail. Good luck in the future and may your home ownership dreams come true.🙂

[@rebeccafoster3570]

Omg, I love this set. The color of the stain against the white is just gorgeous. ❤

[@meglamerato4251]

So beautiful! Great job!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you Meg 💕

[@barbaraboone6613]

Thanks for the info I will be redoing my dining set soin

[@tracyrawlseilersjohnson1065]

Looks fantastic. I like the stain on the seats and the table.

[@2222dw]

Wonderful job - love your work ethic!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks for watching!

[@marywiklander-williams6493]

Stunning transformation

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you Mary! A ton of work but love how it turned out 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@naturallady5665]

That looks like a totally different dining set!!! Great job 😁😁😁

[@debrabell2604]

It turned out awsome!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks!

[@kerriemcnamara8624]

This came out incredible!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you 🤗

[@margaretwyeth2560]

I’m so glad I found your site. I’m in Australia. I’ve just started revamping out every old second hand dining table and 4 chairs. Boy is it hard work!

[@lisawaschko7941]

Good learning project for us all. Great job.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ejl1958]

I love to watch you I want to white wash a dining table and chairs that was my mothers it’s over 25 years old it’s an oak table with a pedestal I’m looking so forward to doing this I’ve never done this before but in watching you I believe I have enough information so thank you for sharing what you do because it’s just beautiful.

[@willowandkevin3068]

Wow I know you did these a while ago but I love it, the stain is stunning. I'm lazy re prep but watching you make it look so good I'll be better in future. Good job Lauren 😍

[@valerieabramat9890]

I love doing dining sets! Lol! The chairs can be pretty tricky, but I really enjoy the end result. I really love the way this turned out and can't wait to try the stained seats myself!

[@colleenspillers4547]

that dining set is BEAUTIFUL! Now I want to refinish my own dining room table! ha! I won't, but,..I'll dream!

[@vickyhaggerty763]

Enjoyed watching! Turned out really pretty.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@luordonez657]

The stain process is super satisfying to watch!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Well glad you enjoyed, it's a fun process to partake in as well 😄

[@angelanickason9361]

I'm going to do something similar to this to my kitchen table and chairs tomorrow... and looking for all the tips I can get. This video was super insightful and your project came out beautiful! Nice work! Wish me luck...😁

[@suzsnide03]

Love your work!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Yay, I’m glad to hear! Thanks for sharing and being here Suzanne 😊

[@pamelabrown1797]

Oh Lauren what a mammoth effort but the results are well worth it 👏🏼😘

[@michellewaitfornoone6500]

Beautiful! I love how u price your pieces it's fare. People always want something for nothing which blows me. Keep up the awesome work Teach🥰

[@OLGUITA033]

Thank you! I have almost same set i've been thinking of painting.

[@sheliaberry877]

You did a beautiful job. It looks GREAT! I really like this style.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you so much!

[@noracardona2527]

I have this exact dining set, except with 2 chairs in place of the bench. I don't like the dark wood stain. I've been contemplating what color and how to transform it. Thanks for the info and inspiration!

[@ttysanonymous]

Beautiful!

[@ambertillie7949]

I love the look!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! (:

[@GS-st9ns]

You did an excellent job. I was expecting such precision because you are a teacher. It's in your blood . Your tutorials and explanations are stellar. From a retired school teacher to a Young teacher, You Get an A+

[@gidgetford6809]

Thanks for the finishing tip. I didn't know that.

[@bca500o]

Just Beautiful!!! Truly time consuming and a lot of patience required. It paid off.

[@novamccoy7992]

I absolutely love how this turned out! You definitely underpriced yourself. I have a set of my own that I am wanting to do exactly like this so thank you for showing me how to do this!!🤍

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

You can do it! Thanks for watching!

[@maryowens9179]

Turned out beautiful. I have a set with spenders and bench,I'll be doing soon.im looking forward to it because it for me.love painting and the end results. Thank you.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@jessicas.8776]

The stain looks beautiful.

[@johnmanfredo422]

WoW it came out beautiful. You did a awesome job.

[@tammyjohnson7401]

Wow that stain color was spot on, looks great. Exciting that you guys are saving for a house. Your doing great !!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! 😀

[@pamelawardell7165]

Beautiful! You did a great job!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@saideereyes4380]

You are so inspiring!!

[@angiestoufer7028]

I’ve contemplated painting our dining set. After watching this I’m just not sure if I’m ready to tackle. But one thing I’ve learned from this video - wipe on polyurethane 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Top coating is my least favorite thing.

[@retadearing4602]

Looks fantastic

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks! (:

[@chatty64patty]

Lauren you did an OUTSTANDING JOB ! I am about to refinish our kitchen table {was weak finish when we bought it}, and watching your video with all of your detailed information, has given me the courage to take on my project. I need to borrow a sander for now, but I am looking forward to buying a sander like yours soon. Love the wipe on Poly. Sure looks easier than brushing on Poly. Thank you for sharing !

[@maryoconnell3857]

Hi Lauren!!! So great to see you!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

You too!! Glad you're here Mary!

[@poppyteel4490]

This is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I have a dining room table and chairs that is on my list of things to do. Now, that you've shown how to do this, I won't have to fret anymore! Thanks for ALWAYS teaching us new things!!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

You got it Poppy! You are so so welcome my friend 😊

[@jillb7234]

Looks amazing!!!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks! (:

[@alentrevor]

Well done that was a BIG project and you came out on top keep going you are great

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Wooo! Thanks Alan 😁