DIY Coffee Table Build GONE WRONG! [Living Room Makeover Part 1]

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Join us as we begin a multi part living room makeover which will include 2 new furniture builds! Today, we begin by bringing in some new furniture and starting a custom coffee table build... which does NOT go according to plan!
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[@arlenem9697]

You didn't make a mistake, use a pre-stain wood conditioner first on pine wood before you stain it. This will prevent the blochie look.

[@happyhales5909]

Oh my. I’m driving around here in Australia singing “Lowes trip! It’s a Lowes trip!” 😂😮😅

[@adrianagarza7114]

XO, MaCenna has some great tips on how to stain pine. She is renovating a cottage, and is doing all herself and has shared some amazing tips on how to solve this stain problems.

[@mrspatriciasteele]

A fellow Macenna subby 😊

[@lovly2cu725]

SHE USED CONDITIONER BEFORE STAINING, I THINK

[@JlNXED]

I was gonna say, I’ve seen many DIY channels use pine, wood conditioner does wonders, better than buying more wood which is expensive

[@siriusgodstar]

You can coat your wood with polyurethane first before the stain. Then sand lightly before stain. The polyurethane will prevent the wood over absorbing the stain.

[@peachaf]

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WONDERFUL WORK BENCH.

[@anastasiadamian2948]

It gives me so much joy seeing this rolling workbench. 😍 Also, Dean's Lowe's soundtrack is still so much fun to hear.

[@kaljnn]

Definitely made the right choice with the new new new sectional :) And that old coffee table is amazing- didn't realize you're the one that built it!

[@sharontanouye4707]

Did you use wood conditioner first?

[@dwagnerful]

SAVE THE DAY: You can paint the pine coffee tabletop first with watered down dark brown paint (The color "Incense Stick" is a beautiful black-brown), then apply a satin poly-stain over the top and it will look beautiful and it won't look like it's been painted. I suggest you go ahead and finish building the pine table and test this out. You can then sell the pine version and recoup ALL the money you've spent for BOTH coffee tables! Someone's sure to buy the double. You get the better version for FREE!!! 😉👍💖

[@chrislewis6574]

I thought the same about completing the pine and selling it. Not a lost cause, time or expense, just inconvenient and annoying not to get what you’re trying for first time around.

[@daniellejones8354]

Totally agree! Could also try a full paint wash (with dark brown paint) instead of stain also

[@Zenne-CrazyGeekCrafter]

The bench in front of the tv is such a great idea! Extra seating, but no bulk. I am going to run with that idea for the living room remake I’m doing in the new year! Ingenious!

[@maribelaldape6950]

Maybe try to condition with wood conditioner , first before staining

[@bettenotap4791]

YES!! Try wood conditioner asap!

[@Fun-km8iu]

yup, need pre-stain conditioner for pine

[@lockardco.4605]

True story the only way to stain pine is wood conditioner

[@mdrookiam]

Conditioner helps before staying

[@beverlyherring6595]

There is a lot I like about your channel, but the thing that thrills me the most is the way husband admires his wife and is proud of her. Priceless.

[@JuliaGojo2024]

Could you please link the 2nd sectional you guys chose. It’s beautiful…

[@sherriecollins9497]

Oh! I hate it when your videos end! I could binge watch for hours! How can I wait another week??????? Ok - I'm selfish I know! Just love you guys! You are so real and funny and you just make my day! xxxooo from Utah!!!!

[@Tealeafsong]

I've so enjoyed watching. Thank you!

[@pamyacuzzo6614]

Sorry things didn't go as you wanted but I really enjoyed watching this video. You 2 are so good together. So funny. You are both, always so happy and energetic. Always up and smiling! Love you both!

[@eagle2D2]

Get some pre-conditioner for the pine and it’ll stain just fine.

[@ArrowHeadForge]

Minwax wood conditioner, or my favourite method, tea stain it first, you essentially take a 1L jar you put 3 tea bags, either green or black tea and you steep it, once it’s steeped you let the tea cool down and then you apply it to your wood! You let the wood dry and then you stain it! I always apply 2 coats of tea stain to pine before staining and I got no light spots! It’s even dark rich colour all the way through!

[@barbararaisbeck8821]

Wood conditioner.

[@seannamk7568]

I absolutely love the old coffee table you built. I've been looking for a new coffee table and haven't found one because i love yours so much.

[@amberfrazier575]

I really liked how light and bright the first sofa was! I think you need a creme aria rug to lighten up the space again with the dark sofa.

[@Elin.Noller]

I see (hear) what you did there Dean, matching the pitch of the drill noises to the music.

[@amandahadlock8797]

Where in the world did you learn all these awesome skills?? You are so inspirational!

[@ericaeschenbacher4921]

Nice show of reno realities 😹Have you tried naturally aging pine before staining? I put 3-4 pads of steel wool into a gallon of white vinegar. When dissolved it looks kinda rusty, but when painted on raw wood, all those grain lines darken, reacting with the natural tannins. Pines turns a charcoal color, oak almost black. After sanding add warm stain color to get that look you've shown here. Maybe try on your pine prototype and sell it to recoup some of the costs of the oak upgrade?😻

[@lindajwilson9848]

"That's awesome!" said Dean with his teeth clenched and smiling eyes at odds with each other!! So cute. Did he have to practice that? This is going to be the best coffee table ever!! So happy to see your family smiling and jesting!!

[@nancydugas3022]

Even when your projects don't turn out the way you envisioned, I still enjoy your videos above any others I subscribe to. Can't wait to see the new improved coffee table.

[@pato6334]

Yay you made a bench! Now you need to put a vise on it. Great work with that power plane, those things are hard to use for jointing. Looking forward for the rest of the build.

[@leslietaylor1570]

I’ve had good luck with the pre stain conditioner on pine. It evens it out more

[@luisa_4120]

the radio voice/ commercial tryout was hilarious! excellent job, you have the perfect voice 😂

[@heatherfitzgerald7260]

Oh shoot. That’s unfortunate…can’t wait to see if you rough up oak. Your living room makeover is going to be absolutely beautiful!! Cava looks amazing, too!😘

[@freetheppl5376]

You guys r hilarious together & I laugh everytime, esp with Deans antics! God bless!!

[@MultiTheMrs]

You need to do a song about the mini van too! 😂

[@halleyhebertrealtor]

Use a pre-stain conditioner when staining pine

[@beverlyness7954]

I love your old coffee table. My house is too small for something that big but boy if I had the room, I'd love to own it. I agree about a new coffee table having an airy feel though. you have a great sense of design. I'm looking forward to the new project.

[@donnamullins2089]

Sorry about the pine but it will make a great painted kitchen table or island for someone. See you next week.

[@karennoble3795]

Have you ever used pre-stain. I forget what it’s called exactly, but it assures an even coat of stain. I’ve used it twice on pine & it made a big difference.

[@thisisbethm]

Wood conditioner-I was going to suggest that!

[@jaderene]

Wow!!!! This was incredible and the fact that you guys are local!!! Is really inspiring 🤯💕❤️🤍

[@siskse]

I was questioning you using pine for such a piece. Glad you’re splurging on the white oak.

[@livelikeyoulove53]

And please let Me know where You purchase the new new Sectional, I love It especially the color you picked for client some episodes ago..

[@ChrisieCouncil]

Add your autograph to that piece before you sell it! It is a work of art!!! One day you may have your own furniture line! And that would be a collectible…❤

[@amiejimenez7013]

The white oak is going to look amazing!!

[@damama-gc2nm]

Did I miss it, there's a conditioner you can put on first that evens up the stain saturation. Did you try that? I saw it on a video, but don't recall where.

[@livelikeyoulove53]

I love DIY Wife, you and your hubby works Great 2Gether..keep it Coming y’all Me and my Hubby are definitely Fans..

[@azurearraymusic]

i'm a ryobi kinda gal myself. that neon yellow/green is tight

[@tamerat3794]

I love the older coffee table!

[@amaiaamaiaa]

white oak would look amazing without any stain as well!

[@janetwilliams5358]

I love watching you guys you're just hilarious and Andrea you are just a wonderful carpenter I wish I'd lived close to you because I would love to have that old coffee table I need so much storage good luck and blessings so you can't wait to see part 2

[@juanitawatson596]

Love your new sectional. And the 2 chairs.

[@lynne352]

You will figure it out and get the results you want! Looking forward to seeing the finished product 😀

[@ashleyspears8502]

You can look at a wood conditioner that you put on the wood before staining. It helps prep the wood to take the stain better!

[@gshaul67]

The pine would have worked, but because it's a soft wood, you needed to use a pre-stain conditioner like Varathane's Pre-stain Wood Conditioner. That evens out stain so that it's not blotchy.

[@TheFashionBookbyKayleeAdams]

Yeah for oak!! My favorite word grain! That week look so much more elevated and beautiful instead of pine!

[@elesixestepa373]

You could've easily used a paint or a conditioner on the pine although it would've looked different. By the way, even though it's 11 months later from your original post, I just ordered a set of 4 Marlow pillows and received the 40% discount, thanks.

[@Life-Jess-DIY-mess]

I've haven't tried it personally, but I've been told to wet wood with water before staining. This way it won't be thristy and soak up the stain so much. This will give it a more even tone.

[@gudeliamorilla1354]

Wonderful episode, I am looking forward to seeing more episodes!

[@HannahMattox]

Oh man. I'm really excited to see the end result! I hate when that happens. I had it happen with a table I repurposed that was made out of old barn wood 50 years ago. And now I gotta wait to finish it in the summer because we get lots of rain during the winter here in Mississippi. And tornados 🙄 it's tornado season here year-round 🤦‍♀️ so to avoid all of the mess that would come with all of that, plus avoiding the bubbling from too much humidity and no real place to do it other than in my dang kitchen, it has to wait 😩

[@ShanaGreen]

Can you do a video explaining game day rentals?

[@jettabartholomew1118]

Now you have the table top to an awesome picnic table

[@garrettshoughton9886]

You should have tried a glaze instead of stain on top of the white wash

[@skylastoreyy]

“the mega clamp” meme senttt meee 😂😂

[@YTComputerLanguage]

👍🏾

[@leannamiddlebrooks3416]

Omg I just realized you live in the same town as my children and grandchildren! I would love to meet you the next time I visit. My son and daughter in law are doctors there.

[@skovalenko3361]

Looks like you built a mitre saw stand, but still need a workbench to get projects off the ground.

[@twilde3754]

Did you use a wood conditioner on the pine?

[@nangel270]

I’ve seen a conditioner to use on pine before staining for more even results but haven’t used it. I think another type wood is the answer. More expensive but hey - you’re saving tons on the labour. Love the old coffee table but if you sell it someone else will be thrilled and the profit pays for the new wood. Win/win.

[@mascottie]

I’m surprised you don’t already have plenty of stain and supplies in your arsenal. What do you do with paint and stain from precious projects? I usually keep using until they are gone. PS. That oak looks sooooo much better than the pine wood

[@latashajolly8512]

Dessert & nap😉😜

[@joycewerner1041]

Maybe now that you have a bench you could work up off of the ground?

[@tonyaquino_photography4838]

You should try ebonising the pine with steel wool and vinegar solution. I also have seen adding a tea bag soaked in water then rubbing it on the pine to add dark tenons before ebonising it to make it really dark

[@klcolvin546]

You can make a stain from vinegar and steel wool mixture- turns pine wood a really nice dark color!

[@sadielee1000]

I can’t wait to see the finished product! I would have made the same decision and switched to white oak as well.

[@wendyaldredge3536]

I was wondering if you have given away the old coffee table. I have been wanting to get one. I had some furniture that I was storing while I was staying with my parents helping them out. My sister lost everything in hurricane Harvey. Long story short, she has my TV stand, couch and my coffee table. I would love to make your old coffee table if you gave yours away. I love the drawer!! It would be perfect for me to have for my grand babies. You can never have enough storage!!!! And I am local!!

[@tasadasa9363]

Nice project, nice workbench but still working on the floor. You need a real workbench, because that’s a saw bench

[@susanwallace6838]

I use a wood conditioner for pine to level out the color. But the character will remain. Changing wood type is the only way to achieve a more solid board.

[@mazaik2]

Now you need to upgrade to a biscuit jig . Love your videos!

[@conniesisco6468]

I used watered down Waverley Antiquing Wax on pine and it turned out dark and gorgeous! I just painted it on and let it dry without wiping it back. However, I still think that going with white oak is the best decision for a high end table that will stand the test of time.

[@bback4078]

I like using General Finishes water based dye stain mixes into their High Performançe Top Coat for a toned sealer. You would want to spray it, but it produces a really even finish.

[@OsieLina]

😂 seriously, the work bench is so satisfying

[@tamerat3794]

I'm not sure if you have ever used it but Pre-stain wood conditioner helped me stain my fireplace with even coloring! I actually had to email a man that wrote a book on furniture and he said to always use conditioner. I'd done a few other pieces before and didn't have any trouble but had to resand the entire fireplace and redo it because it looked terrible! Came out great once I used the conditioner first.

[@novellawilson5138]

Happy Weekend you two

[@shaunbrady5703]

No I need to see the finished project ahhhhh

[@Raisingwarriors4God]

I would love to know where you got your couch and chairs! Love them! ❤ And yes you guys are an amazing pair! Love watching 😊

[@AryenQuitlong]

12:00 "She's very hungry, do not get in her way." -Dean 2022

[@lolitabonita08]

TIP!! there is a product called "prep.. stain wood conditioner" I am sure that u can find in several different brands, this product help to prevent ur problem with the stain...

[@jacalli]

Your old coffee table will sell fast, it's really neat!

[@mrsdscraftdesk]

Maybe watered down paint? If you're going to make another one any way, try a few of the commented suggestions.

[@michaelcristofano5863]

I seen people use pre conditioner but ultimately you will like the white oak better.

[@Bunny-sl5yi]

Hi, where did they get the new sectional? I love it.

[@stefanhaling2606]

top job

[@357QueenBee]

I have used the same pine wood for a few projects and they don’t have the stripe pattern. I used black walnut and look awesome. I did sand very smooth, maybe that’s why.

[@mollymorales8778]

Love it! Can you link your beautiful new new couch please?

[@amaiaamaiaa]

oak will be wayyyyyyyy nicer anyway. even with pre wood conditioner, pine is pine lol

[@lauratruthseekingWarrior]

FYI, outdoor stain can be used on pine wood and it will go dark.

[@paulastrickland2259]

Great coffee table. Did you do a video of the build of your old coffee table If so can you give me a link please

[@jillpackard5305]

You two crack me up!

[@ChrisieCouncil]

Have you thought about adding a drawer system for the bins under your worktable?

[@morganjenkins2812]

Where is the new new sectional from?? It’s amazing!

[@AmyGilesWarren]

Love it all! Where did you find the big rug? I want one!

[@kellylawlor1071]

I love the rug!!

[@amartinez3600]

I like those two leather chairs. Where did you find them?

[@tychism3586]

What is game day rental?

[@TheFashionBookbyKayleeAdams]

Where was your original white slipcover couch from? I love it