The Bump

DIY: Stained Coffee Table

Step 1

Start by sanding the coffee table down getting rid of that top coat shine.

I used 100 grit sand paper and an electric sander, but any sand paper from 100-220 will do. I also used a small sanding block in the hard to reach places.

Original Coffee Table

Step 2

Once you have finished sanding the shine from the coffee table, grab a piece of tack cloth, or a damp towel and wipe off all excess dust. Make sure to get corner well, if all the dust isn't removed the stain will go on lumpy! 

Coffee Table once it’s Sanded

Step 3
Apply the stain with a 3 inch paint brush. Use long even strokes when painting while making your way across the entire coffee table. Be sure to get any paint brush bristles that may shed in the process and make sure to get the insides of the legs too! 

Step 4

After your first coat is complete, wait one to two hours before applying our second coat of stain. I always do at least two coats of stain when refinishing furniture.

Step 5

Go over the finished project with polyurethane spray to seal everything in and Enjoy!