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    5. I want to paint the pedistle of a mahogany dining table.Good or bad idea?
    I want to paint the pedistle of a mahogany dining table.Good or bad idea?

    The table is very old,in good condition.I don't want to ruin it but would like to modernize it.The pedestal is 27" in circumference with 4 claw feet.


      

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    0  Views: 2026 Answers: 1 Posted: 12 years ago
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      It's your table. If you have no intentions of ever selling it, paint away. You may have to do some light sanding to make the paint stick. Mahogany is a popular wood so painting it would decrease your chances of selling it for a decent price should you ever decide to sell it. Since you say it's old, I would check to make sure it's not made by some famous furniture maker. 

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