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Stenciling and Staining Wood Tables

Last updated on September 3, 2020 By The Kreative Life 32 Comments

Decorative DIY Wood Stain Table - The Kreative Life

A few years ago when we lived in Virginia, my husband and I loved going to garage sales and thrift stores because there was always something interesting to find.

One day we were just driving around and it so happened that there was an old wooden table sitting on the side of the road.

We didn’t hesitate to pick it up because we didn’t really see anything wrong with it.

We brought it home, cleaned it up, and sat it in the corner of our living room with little knick knacks on top.

Fast forward three years and the color is really starting to bug me.

The color scheme for my living room is chocolate with other neutral colors and even though the table is brown, it has red undertones which throws the whole scheme off!

I needed to do a decorative diy wood stain table in order for the table to work. I tried my hand at staining wood tables before.

This one wasn’t that much work either. Just a little stain and stencil work did the job!

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Supplies for Staining Wood Tables and Decorating

  • Sheet Sander
  • 100 Grit Sand Paper
  • 150 Grit Sand Paper
  • Small Roller Paint Brush
  • At least 2 Stains (Color Coordinating)
  • Painter’s Tape
  • Stencil
  • X-Acto Knife
  • Wood Sealant

How To Stain a Wood Table

The table was used for random craft projects, so there were tiny bits of paint and scratches in the tabletop.

I used a sheet sander with 100 grit paper to remove the blemishes and then finished sanding with 150 grit paper to add a smooth finish.

Decorative DIY Wood Stain Table - The Kreative Life

Decorative DIY Wood Stain Table - The Kreative Life

Using a roller brush for soft surfaces, I applied a stain  that coordinated with my living room to the table.

I allowed the stain to completely dry.

Decorative DIY Wood Stain Table - The Kreative Life


Next, I used painters’ tape to cover the entire tabletop.

An applique that I had around the house for a few years was used as a decorative stencil for the design.

I applied the design by tracing the applique with a pencil.

Decorative DIY Wood Stain Table - The Kreative Life

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Decorative DIY Wood Stain Table - The Kreative Life

A box cutter and very light pressure was used to cut out the design.

I’d suggest using an X-Acto Knife for this part, but I couldn’t find mine, so I used what was handy.

Then I pulled off the cut out design.

Decorative DIY Wood Stain Table - The Kreative Life

A darker stain was applied to the main design. I sanded the patterns where I applied the lighter stains.

I removed the painters’ tape before the stain dried.

Decorative DIY Wood Stain Table - The Kreative Life

Last, I applied a wood sealant to the table.

I used the Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations sealant leftover from my bathroom cabinet makeover.

Decorative DIY Wood Stain Table - The Kreative Life

Now I have a beautiful newish looking table that matches the rest of my furniture!

Do you have piece of furniture that you’ve been aching to refinish?

Decorative DIY Wood Stain Table - The Kreative Life

Staining Wood Tables - The Kreative Life

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY Tagged With: Furniture, Wood

About The Kreative Life

Hi, I’m Kendra! I’m a Miami Blogger, a mom, a wife, and an amateur food photographer (at least I like to think so). I like to write about crafts, family, diy projects, food, blogging, and marketing tips, and a swell gal to get to know. I love to travel to any place that has warm weather, a beach, and great food!

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  1. hey sharonoox

    January 30, 2018 at 12:47 PM

    This is such a great idea! I like how you transform an old table to such a lovely table design. Very unique piece!

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      March 13, 2018 at 9:49 PM

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. Heather

    January 30, 2018 at 9:45 PM

    That’s neat! I never would have thought to stain it different colors. I think you did a great job with it for something that was free and junked on the side of the road.

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      March 13, 2018 at 9:50 PM

      Thank you! I like finding unique pieces by the road!

      Reply
  3. Drake Conan

    January 31, 2018 at 9:53 AM

    This is so impressive. I love your creativity. I wish I pulled of such talent.

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      March 13, 2018 at 9:50 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Eileen

    January 31, 2018 at 10:51 AM

    I love how your table turned out! It’s just stunning and so unique

    Reply
  5. Elizabeth O

    January 31, 2018 at 11:24 AM

    This is such a wonderful and creative idea, I am absolutely rubbish with DIY but I love how you used the different stains to create something beautiful 🙂

    Reply
  6. Chelley Martinka

    January 31, 2018 at 1:24 PM

    I LOVE this idea! What a beautiful finish. I definitely need to refinish my table- I will have to try this out.

    Reply
  7. Our Family World

    January 31, 2018 at 1:45 PM

    The table turned out lovely! I only hope I had a bit of that talent in me! I am handy with tools but not like you! Handy and creative rolled into one.

    Reply
  8. Betzy Cuellar

    January 31, 2018 at 2:21 PM

    I love the way it turned out.
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    Reply
  9. Candy

    February 4, 2018 at 9:05 PM

    My dad is the craftsman of the family. He loves woodwork. This post is perfect to show him. Very pretty detail and I love how it came out.

    Reply
  10. ashley peavey

    February 4, 2018 at 11:24 PM

    This is such a fun and unique idea! How creative!

    Reply
  11. Angela Milnes

    February 5, 2018 at 9:18 PM

    This is a super cute idea and I think it would look lovely on our little table here at home!

    Reply
  12. This Mum At Home

    February 6, 2018 at 7:17 AM

    How fun is this!!! Such a great creative project to try 🙂

    Reply
  13. Liz Schaeffer

    February 11, 2018 at 3:54 PM

    Wow, what a creative mind, and blessed with a great family.

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      February 12, 2018 at 3:25 PM

      Thank you so much, Liz!

      Reply
  14. Roman

    March 12, 2018 at 7:00 AM

    Kendra!
    I love DIY and repainted furniture!
    Your table is a masterpiece. I love this table twice more because it was done by tender ladies hands!
    Have a nice day!
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    Reply
  15. Sarwar nipon

    April 19, 2018 at 5:54 AM

    Hi Kendra!,
    You’ve got god gifted talent, no doubt !
    along with you’ve a creative pair of eye which knows to transform anything ordinary into great one.
    Keep doing such a wonderful thing and lets update us.
    Cheers.

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      April 19, 2018 at 10:06 AM

      Thank you so much, Sarwar! I’m glad that you like it!

      Reply
  16. Belinda S. Chacon

    July 8, 2018 at 2:26 AM

    Hey Kreative Life, I want to say it is an impressive idea and thank you. I want to make a wood stain table. But I’m still confused about the roller brush for soft surfaces, Can you inform me what type or model roller brush is suitable for soft surfaces?
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    Reply
  17. Esther Diaz

    July 9, 2018 at 3:54 AM

    This is such a great idea and will definitely try this for my mom’s old table, it’s still in good condition but the top of the table needs some improvement. Anyways, great post and definitely helpful. Cheers!

    Reply
  18. Charlice @ Sprayerguide.com

    August 15, 2018 at 6:54 AM

    Awesome job Kendra on the table makeover. Looking at the new look of the table, I’ll say it looks professional enough. If I set up to do this myself, without a guide like this, I’ll likely fail in achieving this kind of result. Do you think past experiences in doing similar tasks has helped you achieved this amazing result?
    Charlice @ Sprayerguide.com recently posted…Best Stain Sprayer for Staining Your DecksMy Profile

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    • The Kreative Life

      August 18, 2018 at 8:34 AM

      Hi, Charlice! I’ve never stenciled a table before this one. The only skill that I needed was knowing how to trace, use a sander, and a paint brush. It’s a fairly easy project and that’s just the way I like it. =-)

      Reply
  19. safaritravelplus

    August 29, 2018 at 12:41 PM

    wow you really are very creative!

    Reply
    • The Kreative Life

      August 30, 2018 at 11:58 PM

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  20. Sam Maxi

    October 6, 2019 at 11:18 AM

    I’m a huge fan of DIY working. Really it’s a great DIY idea I really like this project. I got some brilliant idea about decorative DIY wood stain table from this content.

    Thanks for the share.
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  21. Eric White

    September 7, 2020 at 2:59 AM

    The turns out incredible, thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  22. Cal

    September 28, 2020 at 7:28 AM

    Hi my name is Cal. That is pretty nice table decoration. You are super creative.

    Reply
  23. Barbara Stec

    December 28, 2020 at 10:51 AM

    Refinishing a wood table will be a project for me for the next few days. Thanks for inspiration.
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    Reply
  24. Luis Parker

    April 5, 2021 at 1:56 AM

    You did a very nice job, the design is perfect. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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