Thanks K_3! Last night I started at one of my end tables and just got half of it done yet. It seems to be pretty good but a little sanding needs to be done in between I think. I'll probably get at it again tonight seeing that seems to be my only peaceful time. Did you sand in between or did you keep applying more stain? I'll let you know how it turns out after I finish this one. It sure is time consuming.

Yes, it is going to need sanding between. Yes, it certainly takes more time to get it off than on. HA

Hey guys! Having a wonderful time. Thought there was no light at the end of the tunnel and yes LunaGoddess the journey has begun. HA! I've got two end tables sanded now but they need just a little more stripper in a few places like up in the corners and stuff. I'm pretty much down to the pure wood now. When I get that done I guess I'll just have to clean them up again and put on the Minwax right? I figured the job wouldn't be so hard with water paint but not realizing that there was a wax on before that and then wax on top of the water paint. SUCKER FOR PUNISHMENT! Not only that, I know I should have been doing this outside but because of the weather I knew that wasn't possible so last night I was high as a kite and today dizzy. Very impatient and has to be done yesterday.

I want pictures!

LunaGoddess, I'll see what I can do for you pic wise when they're all done. All depends on if I'm proud of my job or not. HA!

Oh you sound like me. When I want to do something I just cannot wait. It takes time but isn't it beautiful. I too am looking forward to pictures.

Hi K_3. Put stain on my end tables last night and I am very pleased. Considering the strength of it coming up through the vents all night. You really need to do it in your shed or something but where I live the temperatures are getting cold now and it's inside or nothing. You really do sound a lot like me. I was kind of thinking that after I received a few replies from you. Nice to know there's another you out there somewhere. I'll see about pics when I complete. Thanks for another comeback.

A better way to go would be having a mixture of old looking and modern looking furniture. Rooms look more stylish that way

Hi Cedwick. When I did my coffee and end tables I did mix them with some old and some new furniture. I used a plaid sofa, an old lay bed next to my fireplace and used a chest for touch. I also painted my fireplace mantle an off white which looked nice. Some old looking shelves on the walls also. Then I put some old and new items here and there. I must say I'm very pleased.