A Day for Staining Tables

Erik is in the middle of a refinishing project for a client. He is working on two tables in oak, a material he doesn’t usually refinish because most modern furniture seems to come in walnut or teak veneer.

The client wanted a change from the golden oak look, so Erik had her pick a stain color she liked. Yesterday, we spent the day staining the various pieces from the tables. (Erik disassembles as much as he can with furniture because it makes each part of the job easier.)

Here are some photos of the tables after the original finish was removed and the pieces were sanded, followed by the pieces stained.

Table legs and skirt awaiting stain. May 2018.
Table legs and skirt awaiting stain. May 2018.

 

Table legs and skirt after being stained. May 2018.
Table legs and skirt after being stained. May 2018.

 

Table top with stain still wet. May 2018.
Table top with stain still wet. May 2018.

 

The other oak table top awaiting stain. May 2018.
The other oak table top awaiting stain. May 2018.

 

The other oak table top with stain. May 2018.
The other oak table top with stain. May 2018.