Refinishing an antique table takes time, patience, and a lot of care. After all, an antique isn't just another piece of furniture; it doesn't have merely style and function, but character as well ...

Refinishing a table can seem intimidating, but it's really not. Once you get the process down, you can crack out these projects on a whim.

Expert advice on how to quickly touch up or fully refinish a solid oak dining table.

Q: My butcher block kitchen table is 1 1/2 inches thick and 38 inches in diameter. The varnished surface is badly pitted and some of the polyurethane varnish has peeled. Can I refinish it myself ...