I really like these tables from International Concepts. I orginally bought the TV stand and really love it. It is simple enou...  Read More

I really like these tables from International Concepts. I orginally bought the TV stand and really love it. It is simple enough to put together and I stained them and put protectant over the stain. They turned out exactly the way that I wanted them to  Read Less

Nice value. Purchased for $80 plus tax, currently not for sale on Amazon as of Aug 2020. Its a pre-sanded, unfinished wood coff...  Read More

Nice value. Purchased for $80 plus tax, currently not for sale on Amazon as of Aug 2020. Its a pre-sanded, unfinished wood coffee table. Fairly heavy and good for small spaces. See item description for dimensions. (They may change once product becomes available again). The one negative part is that staples were used to fix the parts onto the table during transit. They are a pain to remove even with pliers. You will need to accept the small holes created, or keep staples on, or use wood putty and then sand over the removed staples. (They are on underside of table).I have never used stain in my life but tried it out here. All parts are cheap- $20 out the door at a hardware store.Instructions:I bought:Premium oil-based half-pint dark walnut stain from Varathane and also oil-based Polyurethane in satin.Angled painting brush and foam applicators120 grit sand sponge and 220 grit sand spongePaint project rags (wash them first!) Andpaper towelsTack cloth (sticky yellow rags used to wipe debris from furniture/walls)A 2mil plastic drop clothDisposable gloves and a 3 ply face maskPlastic lunch bags to wrap paintbrush inYou may need a screwdriver or painters tool to open the cans-‐-------------------------------------------Put gloves/mask on. Lay down drop cloth. Open windows. Do not assemble first.Not necessary to sand, but its advisable to do so if you use a stain intended for one-coat application (like I did). All you do is take a 120 grit sponge and lightly sand all over, in the direction of the wood grain. Wipe clean with tack cloth or rag. Then do the same thing with 220 grit sponge. Wipe clean.The premium stain should be applied FIRST before poly. Apply with a paintbrush to ensure you get enough product on the table.Apply in the direction of the grain:This is the part where you decide how you want the finished product to look. For a lighter color, wipe excess stain off with paper towels asap after you apply. Do this in the direction of the grain.If you want a darker, weathered look as I did, let the stain sit for 10 minutes, and GENTLY wipe off with rags, not paper towels. I wiped the stain off in small strokes, purposefully going left and right, not up and down.You will see the larger piece (visible top of coffee table) was done this way with a single coat.The shelf was also done this way with 2 coats, and thus is a darker color and has a more weathered look to it.Complete the same process with the legs.Notes: Do one side at a time, starting with the undersides of the table so you get the hang of things. Let dry overnight per side. Wrap paintbrush in a plastic bag to prevent it from drying. If you do 2 coats, remember to let dry overnight and sand/wipe down before applying a second coat. The directions say the stain dries in 1 hour, but IT DOES NOT.Once you have applied the stain to the legs and both sides of the table, now you can apply the protective coating, polyurethane. I heard differing accounts of how to apply, but chose a foam applicator because my paintbrush was ruined from the stain. (Use steel wool pads to get stain out brush if you want to continue using it). I was very careful at this stage but did not sand in-between coats of poly. Foam applicators help prevent visible brushstrokes, but also have air pockets in them, which necessitates multiple coats of poly for best results.Apply in same direction as wood grain. Pay special attention to lay it out evenly. Let dry overnight. Apply second coat. Let dry overnight. Flip table over and do the same thing. Do the same process for the legs. Do not rush this step.Once fully dry, assemble per instructions.This process was new to me, but I think the table turned out well. Its always easier once you have practiced.  Read Less