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  1. 14th October 2011, 11:32 PM #1
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    Default Finishing a 200 year old table top

    I am in the process of refinishing a 200 year old pine table top. I want to achive a very dull but durable finish to the top. I have always used a satin finish in the past but am not sure that will be dull enough. Any products that anyone may have used or techniques would be appreciated.

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    So do you want to "restore" or just "wack a finish on it"! 200 years old probably means it was shellacked and waxed! Probably not satin pollyurathane varnish!
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  4. 15th October 2011, 01:04 PM #3
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    Default 200 year old door

    I have already stripped the old paint and finish off the door. I would now like to stain and seal the wood so I can use it for a dining room table. I have been tole that there is a Maloof's finish that might be what I'm looking for but I am looking for someone that has tried this or some other product that will give me a finish that is not shiny.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobmalouf View Post
    I have already stripped the old paint and finish off the door. I would now like to stain and seal the wood so I can use it for a dining room table. I have been tole that there is a Maloof's finish that might be what I'm looking for but I am looking for someone that has tried this or some other product that will give me a finish that is not shiny.
    Oh! You are using an "old door" as a table top! You could try googling "malouf finish"?
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    Danish Oil finish is my suggestion
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    Thank you both for your assistance!
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    Hello Bob,
    Danish oil would be the go, and if it comes up too glossy, then rub it down with fine steel wool.
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