Solid Oak Dining Furniture

I have an oak dining table. It is relatively new and the finish is in great condition. I just don't like the color; it is very light. I looked into refinishing, but that sounds rather difficult. Would painting it be easier? Would I still have to completely remove the finish?

I really like the look of dark furniture, and I think I would like it painted black. Would I regret painting a nice solid oak table?

Thanks!

they both take about the same amount of work..just practice staining first if your going to do that instead of paint

to paint-sand down the finish..it doesnt have to be all gone just get rid of the top clear coat layer-put on a primer (since your going dark i want to say use a tinted one)-use some sand parer and lightly sand this so that there arent any brush strakes for the top coat-put on one or two coats of your chosen colour-put on a finsih sealing coat

staining/refinishing-sand it down until all the finish is gone-make sure you wipe the tabel down so their is no dust or dirt on it-aplly the stain using a brush following the grain-put on another coat, maybe even more if needed-put on a finish coat

* if you dont know how to stain just ask on here again:P
**personalyl i would regret painting the table..but whatever makes you happiest you should do:P plus if you paint it and regret it you can always and it down and refinish it

2007-05-29 23:01:18 by frogger15

Devonshire New Solid Oak Extending Dining Tables

solid oak dining set that seats 8-10 people and a large corner black sofa

Try Criterion Auction House, 41-47 Chatfield Road, SW11 3SE. Tel; 0207-2285563. Email; info@criterionriversideauctions.co.uk

2007-05-22 09:45:20 by vanc2007

Price: $1,089.99 $371.71

7 Piece Dining Set
Includes Table and 6 Chairs
Cappuccino Finish

I have a solid oak dining table that has terrific legs.

It's hard to varnish over past stains from the sands of time.

2008-07-12 10:10:04 by Olga Rotweiler

Price: $134.99 $74.99

Also available in black and white; fully assembled upon delivery
Hoop frame and spindles for back support; 17-inch high seat holds up to 300 pounds
Crafted in solid beech wood with double-rung stretchers between legs for sturdy foundation; natural finish

I live in a rented flat, and had my fish tank on the oak effect dining table. Moving the fish tank however I have noticed a dark stain left where the tank was - I imagine this is a water mark. Is there a way of removing this or is it stained for forever?

I had a sheet of polystyrene underneath the fish tank, and have never had previous furniture stained by the tank so not sure why it stained this time (maybe it is something to do with the wood only be oak effect rather than solid).

You can't really sand down a fake wood table. You're stuck with the stain.

2009-05-27 08:39:16 by psych_78

1) a well used dining set (table, 6 chairs, dining buffet and hutch). multiple owners. structurally sound, but the dining buffet/hutch has water damage on the finish.

2) a well used kitchen table and 6 chairs. multiple owners. structurally sound, but one of the chairs spindles was chewed through by a dog. table is solid oak and gorgeous.
ya, i was think about $100 - $150 per set. i'll post pics sometime this weekend.

Having just sold a lot of furniture on Craigslist over the past year from my mom's estate, I would say that unless the dining room set is a top brand name like Henredon or Drexel, don't expect to get more than $200 for it and be happy if someone offers you $150 and offers to pay cash and haul it away.

For the kitchen set, advertise it for $150 but expect offers of $100.

I suggest you look at the listings in your area's Craigslist for what your "competition" is. You can tell by looking at the listings which ones have been on there for a long time (just search on "Dining sets" and you'll see all the listings for two months). That will indicate which prices are too high for your market. Post the full 4 photos that are allowed on each Craigslist ad (include a closeup of any damage) and put your phone number in the ad. (You'll get e-mails from scammers offering to pay with a bank check and arrange shipping -- just ignore them.) State "cash sale and local pickup only."

What used furniture is "worth" is only what other people are willing to pay for it. Just to let you know, my mom's dining set was 50 year old solid walnut Drexel from a line by a famous designer. If I had wanted the headache of auctioning it on Ebay and shipping out of state I know it was worth about $1600 since it is considered collectible Danish Modern and the table was very rare. But I needed to get rid of it quickly and with as little hassle as possible so I put it on Craigslist. I could not sell it until I reduced it to $600 (and a guy drove 600 miles from Chicago to come and pick it up).

Typically you will get about 1/2 the value if you are willing to wait. If you want to sell quick, price it at 1/3 the value.

2010-02-05 08:08:19 by Green Is Sexxxy