The time has come for a new look to some old favorites.
The dining set that has seen your children grow up and you make some of the toughest decisions of your life is still there, sturdy as ever, but looking a bit worn.
Taking the time to refinish your oak dining chairs and table will not only give you the satisfaction of a job well done but another lifetime of use out of the set.
While simply replacing them is a very viable option with all the manufacturers and suppliers online to choose from.
You can also choose just to purchase new ones.
They could be picked to match the current furnishings or possibly a complete replacement.
This solution should appeal more to those who do not like the idea of stripping the old dining chairs first then restaining and polyurethaning them.
You will need some undisturbed room for this project also, such as the garage or a basement area.
The only issue with using the basement is that the fumes from the stain and polyurethane will tend to linger, so ventilation is the key.
The garage and outdoor area is the best suited when undertaking this type of project.
If you look at the chairs and they need too many repairs such as loose legs and cracked spindles, you may want to consider the alternative of unfinished oak chairs as a good beginning.
This allows you to fulfill the need for a home project while getting a good set of solidly built chairs to go with the dining room décor.
All the while letting the do it yourselfer come out in you.
The third alternative is to simply get rid of the old set and buy new oak chairs.
This option is most preferred by couch potatoes and busy people alike.
An online search will provide all the answers for this solution with just a few clicks of the mouse.