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Painting Dining Table

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RGW55

ADVICE NEEDED!! I am planning on painting my kitchen table. It is actually an old dining room table, all wood with a mahogany finish. Do I have to take all the finish off or can I just prime and paint it? I want to go to a dark espresso/black finish. I want this to be hardwearing ... what do I put over the paint ... a poly or varnish? HELP I would like to get started this weekend!

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RGW55's picture
RGW55

Thanks for the encouragement .... how do I seal it ... I want to be able to put down the coffee cup etc. and not worry about it!!

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eys

nah...you don't have to strip it down just give that baby a good sanding and then prime...it's gonna look hot with that colour you picked! Git ur done! EYS :)

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