Refinish a Dining Room Table Want to give a new look to an old, tired piece of furniture? Refinish it. You don't need special equipment and you can finish in a weekend. Learn how to refinish a dining room table with the simple steps below. Materials + Supplies stripper & putty knife (if table is painted or varnished) oil-based stain oil-based polyurethane or Tung oil 100-, 150- and...