Step 7: Sprinkle the dry surface with a light layer of rotten stone powder and rub along the grain of the wood one final time for a beautiful glossy hand-rubbed finish. — Have a question?

Q: I clipped your article about using tung oil on outdoor furniture (Sept. 14), and put a first coat on my redwood patio table. I followed your and the manufacturer's instructions, and the table ...

Before you strip the current finish, thoroughly clean the entire table to remove any dirt, oil, or grease, Otherwise, you’ll be grinding the debris into the wood as you sand.