Anyone refinished a plinth?


I have a Thorens TD 160 on the way. It has what I assume is a plinth made of particle board (?) with a thin wood veneer on top. I'd like to get a black finish with some of the wood grain showing. What are the steps? I assume starting off with a very careful sanding of the veneer to get the gloss off, and then begin the staining process?

Let me know if this is something not for the novice.

Thanks.
adnan

Showing 1 response by photon46

Completely agree with above responses. You're likely to either wear through the veneer if you sand or end up with a blotchy, uneven stain job if you strip. Paint is a better option if you want a predictable outcome. It's not impossible to do what you want to do, but it is a job that takes woodworking finesse.