Refinish a Wood Dining Table

[@KaylaaMariee48]

For anyone on the fence about following this, I HIGHLY recommend it. I did my 20+ yr old table that my dad had made and I was so afraid to mess it up, but I followed this exactly and it looks brand new, with a nice hard finish! It looks almost better than the day it was brought in the house the first time ❤ so thank you so much for the detailed steps!

[@TheAsdsdswww]

what a wholesome dude

[@beantherice_7773]

lol

[@alicecooper91]

The Bob Ross of home improvements

[@BigRodd91]

He's just trying to get into her pants!

[@DenielEdwards]

I DIDN'T KNOW RON HAD PASSED AWAY, SORRY FOR THE LOSS VERY TALENTED MAN LIKED BY EVERYONE, RIP

[@lakegirl5950]

Oh my goodness I didn't know

[@amanamongmachines]

1) Use paint stripper, with natural bristle disposable brush 2) Use putty knife (rounded corners) & scrape off old finish into box 3) Medium coarse steel wool removes finish from rounded edge 4) Liquid stripper applied liberally with a brush 5) Medium/fine steel wool with long straight passes 6) Use a lacquer thinner brushed on 7) Use fine steel wool for final cleaning 8) Sanding (used finishing sander with 220 grit sandpaper) 9) Apply stain of choice with rag or brush (brush preferred) applied in the direction of grain 10) Wipe off excess with rag. Let dry for 24 hours 11) For top coat, use Polyurethane semi-gloss (stir before using) 12) Wipe table before applying 13) Use natural bristle brush to apply (high quality brush is best) 14) Apply 3 coats & sand lightly in between 15) Apply paste finishing wax with pad of 0000 steel wool

[@karengiacopuzzi8374]

Thank you Chad. This is useful.

[@EdKrisiak]

Thanks Chad:)

[@rachelh5211]

I'm confused because at the 6:34 minute mark, he said he was using a semi-gloss polyurethane and then at 7:24 he said he's using a satin finish polyurethane. Which one do you suppose is accurate?

[@JonnyDIY]

@@rachelh5211 looked like he ended up using a satin finish 👍

[@KimoKimochii]

can’t u just start with sander??

[@CathyCorriher-jb1ot]

So sad to read Ron has passed away. Such a kind, talented, and giving individual. RIP......

[@maryburke3041]

Sorry, I hadn’t realized he had passed, his teachings live on, I’ve followed his directions and my table that is over 200 years old came out beautifully, thank you!

[@Dodo_hanna]

Oh gosh I was writing for him a comment 😢😢😢 he is in a very better place now . I pray he meets my dad in heaven, who just left me for one months ago. It’s so painful 😭

[@calvinkrist5672]

The grainy video and cheese if fun sound effects had me thinking this was from the early 2000's. Then I saw the amazon box and was like "what?" and was SO SUPRISED to see that this video was posted in 2020 lol

[@williamwalters9933]

A

[@marilynnschroeder4436]

Not sure what you’re talking about. It looked fine to me.

[@jessicaalbaugh1260]

I was so confused when I saw he was using an Amazon box to wipe the scrapper off on 😂

[@C_JA8529]

Lmfao there's no way this video isn't from back then 😆

[@FireAlarmTech7.]

Amazon has been around since 1994​.

[@partyplanningbysharon]

The first guys of home improvements. Ron and Bob Villa. I use to watch these shows when I was in my twenties. I am almost 60 now! I need to finish some new pieces for my new house. This was the only video that gave me start to finish the correct way to complete this project. Thanks. Love you guys!

[@marisolc603]

Thanks for this video. I replayed every step as I was working on my table. I love the results. New dining set for under $100.

[@kosta2177]

I was curious about the prices. I was thinking that it could be cheaper to buy a used table in good condition than buy all materials needed for the job

[@Iknowyoumadnow]

GET TF OUT that's unheard of

[@crystallopez4667]

I did exactly what you said, omg thanks it was so easy, found a real wood dining table in my alley, yesterday's trash is now my prize treasure!

[@sapphire19885]

that's amazing! I can't believe the quality of things that people just throw away sometimes!

[@Lagoonster]

Trash is Cash LoL.

[@larryc1964]

That’s the best price to get antiques for. And surprisingly, many of those freebies end up coming out gorgeous with a little repair first and then patience during the refinishing procedure!

[@Guardducks]

Go Crystal. You ma the old saying, one man's trash is another one's treasure and you found a treasure. 😉

[@mrgallbladder]

That spilled milk bit at the end was gold!

[@alexandertorro]

I don't know if you wear glasses but the spilled milk at the end was white...NOT gold.

[@mrgallbladder]

😅 I guess I was looking at the table behind the milk!

[@canale_mio_bonaa]

@@alexandertorro He wasn't talking about the color.

[@alexandertorro]

@josephmusembi4391 I guess the concept of sarcasm escapes you. You shouldn't be so gullable, McFly!

[@canale_mio_bonaa]

@@alexandertorro * gullible

[@ILoveBahnMi]

Just refinished my great-grandma’s table thanks to this video. Much appreciated Ron!

[@monalisa11]

I like the little banjo diddly for the paint stripper being poured at 1:20

[@ahern112]

Really triggered all the mandolinists in the world with this comment

[@wordforever117]

@@ahern112 I am a triggered mandolinist right now! haha

[@lynitakin2742]

Best ever Demo. RIP RON. Your legacy of expertise lives on .

[@golddesk27]

My first time undertaking a refinishing project was a table similar to this. Thanks to this clear presentation it was a success!

[@andrecrabtree9351]

When Ron says sand lightly, sand lightly-Just enough to get the rogue bubbles out. (220 grit). Also I used the Paste Finishing Wax (Natural color), I haven’t used it before but will from now on. The shine doesn’t fade, it just gets better! Thanks Mr. Ron!!! My table looks great!

[@hherpdderp]

Can you manually sand it?

[@roddydykes7053]

Yes I wish he had footage/details of that. I find sanding between clear coats (on wood or car paint) to be by far the most nerve-wracking proposition. You have so much material and time in by then, it would be a travesty to eff it all up on that step.

[@darinandalinahouse9596]

@@roddydykes7053what grit sandpaper between layers of poly? 800?

[@ManuelGutierrez-zb5xm]

Those little riffs between scenes really give me the good vibes

[@Celticshade]

Whats funny to me is that i needed to refinish a table my mom just picked up today, hence doing a little more research (i have wood working experience but never had to refinish anything) and the table in this video is almost exactly the same as the table she got from an old friend today. The design (minus a few little details) is the same. This was the first video i clicked on too. Thats the best coincidence since i can follow the video exactly.

[@TCMedicare101]

that's my exact dining room table - from Oak Express circa 1998. I still love it. While not in as bad shape as this one was, I need to refinish it too. What a perfect tutorial for my specific needs!

[@wlanza2002]

Thank you very much for your easy to follow instructions. We refinished our oak dinning table and came out beautifully. God bless you.

[@heyjude1101]

You blow my mind Ron, that top turned out beautiful, oak is such a nice wood to work on, and that finish was exquisite. Thank you!

[@chenyujun199034]

It is a complete luxury experience to watch this video on my sofa with a cup of hot tea in 2021.

[@alisasmith3013]

You really have a gift for explaining. Thank you for such an amazing video.

[@kingsleychong913]

Thanks for the great instructional video. I am going to refinish an oak antique kitchen table. Off to pick up some paint remover, check stain colours and some polyurethane. What a craftsman!

[@roddydykes7053]

Mixing stains like you would paint shades seems so obvious, but I never thought of it. Nice!

[@mzmishel7953]

Thank you for the outstanding video! I have a solid oak table that needs a good makeover. Now I feel confident I can do the job! Thank you sir!❤️

[@jimdimauro2847]

Great step by step especially the part matching the original color. Thank you!

[@kennethnorman8032]

Wow, I followed your instructions and the results are awesome.

[@5zwoodworks]

Ron did the work. Oliver stole the show haha. Great job sir.

[@mable90shaynne]

I need to do this to my coffee table so bad! Thank you!

[@merg2928]

Nicely done very professional obviously you do this a lot. I’ve watched other videos and it’s mostly DYI nonprofessionals. Learned a lot and I appreciate it. I’m ready to conquer my project. Thanks. Silly but funny ending.😊

[@juanitaproctor1938]

That table looks so beautiful!! I've never refinished furniture before, but I've been needing to do my other dining room table. That's what lead me to this video. I wrote everything down on paper, and going to try my very best to follow his directions through the whole process! I know my first time won't be perfect, but it will be fun to do it!!. Thank you for this great video!!

[@networth00]

Did you do it?

[@shastina5493]

This is exactly what my table needs! Thank you! I'm going to try my best!

[@juanitaproctor1938]

Did you get a chance to refinish your table?. I'm curious, how did it turn out for you?. I can imagine it looks amazing!!

[@johnnyrm33]

Even though this video is old, I still wanted to leave a comment. You did a good job describing and explaining everything in a clear, concise manner, totally absent of unnecessary and self-serving commentary. Well done. I do, however, have to say that I instantly heard the (trombone?) tune that "The Price Is Right" uses when a contestant fails at the delivery of your punchline at the end lol.

[@after-worknetwork6095]

I love the style of this video

[@catherinemushaw1956]

Absolutely Beautiful 😍 Learned something new, never used the wax paste ...

[@Mona001-01g]

That was so satisfying to watch. The paint removal part was like visual ASMR:)

[@digitalmediafan]

Old oak table here, looking fairly old with cup marks etc, time to follow your excellent guide and having it looking like new again

[@johnbarbuto5387]

Nicely done! Good discussion of the process and choices. Thanks!

[@cidshroom]

Wonderful video, well made and informative. I'm going to be redoing my grandparents 30+ year old oak table that I inherited. Wish me luck! You definitely earned a subscriber for this 😊

[@s1uttyp1zza]

this is so wholesome

[@elmerkerth3871]

Well that's a five star video I really liked it thank you

[@johnroberts9560]

Hi Ron , wow that was a really nice job that you did on refinishing that table !!! 👍😊

[@thomastrainor9724]

thanks for the video! Followed your tutorial for my table and it came out great

[@gayledavid2]

Thank you. Very educational and simple to understand and follow.

[@CoastalUpcycling]

Always a great time watching Ron. Thanks for the video, keep it up👍

[@jeannettesantiago7152]

Great video! Love the detailed explanations.

[@prakashnepal7]

Your videos are great. The only thing I would expect is the description of materials used in a little more detail so that I know what exactly you are using.

[@jtreg]

Love the trousers

[@mundycustoms]

that turned out so good great job Ron

[@4squirly123]

Love your video. I can tell your love for the work

[@PmkurapHo]

Great job! Very Professional.

[@TheThomasAllison]

10/10 Ron. Really exceptional.

[@piapadmore430]

I wish Ron was my neighbor😅🙏🏻 beautiful job!

[@higherpower254]

he passed away this april

[@piapadmore430]

@@higherpower254 Awww. That is terrible news. He must be missed🙏🏻

[@tickdaddy81]

Great video! Any chance of a product list being made available?

[@polarbearsrus6980]

Thanks for sharing, Ron!!!

[@bobsyouryouknowthething6751]

Exactly what I needed to see to restore my table in exactly the same condition.

[@chrismendonca4340]

Great video very nice shop! Thank you for making this!!

[@cawiltu]

Oh my! I’m over awed. But it’s so much work

[@roberthargrove8803]

Ron I really liked the video especially dulling the edges of the putty knife. Shows your mastery

[@JonnyDIY]

Thanks Ron now I want a gigantic plate of fresh brownies 🍫🍰🤤😄💕👍

[@mikebland4935]

All you videos are over tge top Ron. The spilled milk was an Academy Award moment. Lol

[@thebloxburgaddict6276]

Ohhh you've done a lovely job on that

[@jodipurdy-quinlan8625]

Purdy Brushes are the best!!!

[@gamerwhiz6847]

Great video, I wish I could hire someone to do this.

[@aseragalaly2540]

Such beautiful work

[@dillonjennings3226]

Feel like I can smell this video, and it smells great

[@youremybiggestfan]

Yeah me too. I think its his aftershave. Smells very manly

[@dillonjennings3226]

@@youremybiggestfan 😂😂

[@kathyschultz1063]

Excellent! Just what we were looking for!!

[@eyesoreist]

Beautiful work

[@calliebolstad1345]

Great, helpful video!! Thank you!

[@rumham2070]

Dad joke at the end was spectacular 🤣🤣

[@suebrown2206]

Very, very nice job, I have to do this to our kitchen table, you make it look so easy!

[@jackflash5659]

RIP Ron Hazelton.🙏

[@veronicab.4200]

thanks. ill be doing this in the next few weeks.

[@lcmlcm2460]

Good wholesome video

[@cynthiaw.9962]

Beautiful. Great instructions. Maybe I’ll attempt to do my kitchen table. It looks terrible.

[@JaclynReinhart]

I loved this so much!!!!

[@patrickwest5494]

Ive always loved Ron!

[@paulo26593]

Good work 👏👏

[@kellybartok50]

I found an Oak table somewhat the exact same as the one you are working on , solid OAk and the gears are heavy duty not cheap for the table leaf . My idea is to carve a channel with my router and design an abstract canal so I can mix a color epoxy resin with a hardener may be add a rope light with in the resin , the look will be like art , if I can get the idea into a prototype with a peace of pine the same girth as the oak and try some affects on that before I waste the OAK because there’s no plan B and I would never get another chance in my life time to redo it again . Making prototypes and rethinking is part of my journey as a refinisher slash artist 🧑‍🎨 Can you say the word Artist boys and girls ? Yes , exactly 😊

[@jpark7194]

Thanks for the video.

[@Jus00]

The spilled milk 😫😂 This was the first time I laughed at a bad joke. The ending got me

[@stevennull2679]

Ron great wood finishing your doing I have a need for some guidance I have a oak kitchen table 16 ft long theone end of thinner table is exposed to the sunlite thru a window the finish keeps breaking down if I just leave a paper towel laying on the surface it sticks fast and leaves particles sticking tables is 15 yrs old what can I cover it with that gives me a hard finish that wont break down. ??

[@a.visitor4309]

I have the exact same dilemma. Only, I live in a retirement community and there's no one who will make my table beautiful again.

[@KaioStryker]

Outstanding work as always.

[@coreychristenson6500]

What were the two removers that you used?

[@PhanoftheShow]

thumbs up for the spilled milk line

[@ruthalbenze6241]

Beautiful. Wish I were so talented.

[@philisbramlett6890]

🏡 Ron, You make all of us feel capable and so proud to have such a talented wood craftsman and someone who can actually " tell us the products we need to get the wood finish we want ". Your videos & audios are perfection. Don' you just love what Special Walnut by minwax can do blended with other stains ? Also , Thank You for your special instructions about eg: using seperate containers instead of " dipping in & out of the can" , proper brushes ,

[@philisbramlett6890]

Your a Great Instructor .1 last question Sir . How long did it take actually ) minus cams , setups and all ) ?

[@BuzzGarwood]

Super video. ❤

[@adamos9879]

Superb

[@mreastwood1]

Cozy! I´d like that Brownie recipe!

[@padmameanger1050]

Well done thanks

[@peterpanassow7814]

Ron, u r the master! 👍

[@bat-21]

Whether it be House Calls or history Channel hands on history he hosted always great shows . A local TV station has a half hour episode 4 a.m. every Saturday. The network ABC I figure broadcasts it .they adjusted the intro since he passed away.

[@LongHuII]

That was awesome nice job

[@timtwotone3561]

Well, the milk thing was pretty corny, but I must admit I did laugh! Great job.

[@Colombo5218]

Superb! Thank you.

[@cfr01]

Brush on stripper with fairly wide natural bristles disposable brush, remove old finish with wide puddy knife rounding its corners, medium coarse steel wool remove finish from rounded edge of table, apply liquid stripper liberally,

[@angiethorpe8244]

Thank you so much

[@tammyfellers5526]

Thanks!

[@larryc1964]

Does the topcoat used have to be oil based polyurethane? Or can one use Minwax Polycrylic which is water based. I prefer the matte finish it comes in. Would it be a consideration of the amount of daily use on this question? Thanks for any feedback.