Somewhere between 4 and 5 stars. Arrived undamaged and with no flaws. Solid. Should last a lifetime.
I assembled the table and then let it acclimate for two weeks before finishing. Bolts needed slight tightening after the two week acclimation period. I then sanded with 120 grit paper then again with 220 grit. Brush painted with a good quality primer/sealer product. Let dry 24 hours. Lightly sanded again with 220 grit. (Wood grain will rise, tack cloth between each sanding). Spray painted first finish coat with Rust/Oleum Chalked ultra matte paint. Let dry 24 hours then another 220 grit sanding, tack cloth then final spray coat of paint. End result is near perfect. Completely satisfied.
I thought staining and varnishing might present more difficulty so went the paint route. I may still seal the matte finish for additional protection. Hope this helps.
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Somewhere between 4 and 5 stars. Arrived undamaged and with no flaws. Solid. Should last a lifetime. I assembled the table and then let it acclimate for two weeks before finishing. Bolts needed slight tightening after the two week acclimation period. I then sanded with 120 grit paper then again with 220 grit. Brush painted with a good quality primer/sealer product. Let dry 24 hours. Lightly sanded again with 220 grit. (Wood grain will rise, tack cloth between each sanding). Spray painted first finish coat with Rust/Oleum Chalked ultra matte paint. Let dry 24 hours then another 220 grit sanding, tack cloth then final spray coat of paint. End result is near perfect. Completely satisfied. I thought staining and varnishing might present more difficulty so went the paint route. I may still seal the matte finish for additional protection. Hope this helps.