Here are the steps I used to restore this vintage buffet! ✨Sand (this was 75% of the work) - start with a rough grit (80-120) depending on what you need to remove - I used a sandpaper block, carbide scraper, and mouse sander for the tight corners - Sand again with finer grit (220) - Light hand sand with 400 grit - Wipe down with damp cloth ✨Prestain - Don’t skip this step, this is what helps your stain absorb evenly! ✨Stain - I used 2 coats of @minwaxusa English Chestnut - sand lightly with 400 in between coats ✨Seal - my first time trying this and I’m now a BELIEVER! I used @zinsser Seal Coat Shellac, it goes on like water and dries fast, but makes that top coat go on like soooo smooth ✨Top coat - @minwaxusa wipe-on poly is my go-to. Wipe on with a rag and add a second coat if needed ✨Drawers - I used @howard_products wood conditioner on the inside of the drawers (bonus is that it smells AMAZING) tayloredhome tayloredhomedesign furniturerestoration furnituredesign furniturerefinishing