Finishing a 200 year old table top

[bobmalouf]

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.

Thanks!

Bob

[tea lady]

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!

[bobmalouf]

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.

[tea lady]

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"?

[Dengue]

Danish Oil finish is my suggestion

[bobmalouf]

Thank you both for your assistance!

[richardb9]

Hello Bob,
Danish oil would be the go, and if it comes up too glossy, then rub it down with fine steel wool.
Richard B.