Finishing a 200 year old table top

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

So do you want to "restore" or just "wack a finish on it"! 200 years old probably means it was shellacked and waxed! :shrug: Probably not satin pollyurathane varnish! :doh:

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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Oh! You are using an "old door" as a table top! :hmm: You could try googling "malouf finish"? :shrug:

Danish Oil finish is my suggestion

Thank you both for your assistance!

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.