How to darken a wooden table?

Question

I just recently bought a bed which matches the style of my desk. The only problem is that the bed only comes in black, and my desk is a rich brown color. I would like to darken the desk since I actually prefer black, so how would I go about about doing this?

Is there anything I could do that doesn't involve stripping, sanding, re-staining, etc? A dark polish perhaps?

I've never done anything involving wood before and I don't want to mess anything up.

Thanks

Answer 1

Im afraid there is no easy way and u have to sand it down, get a power sander and it wont take long, it has a varnise on it which will no be penetrated so u have to do that.. then get a tin of varnish to your desired colour and away u go..

Answer 2

yes you could paint it black

Answer 3

I would restain it.. I think stained wood is pretty. I JUST restained my kitchen cabinets like yesterday. LOL

Answer 4

you may be able to use a gel stain. i haven't tried it but would be easy to test a small area. A colored wax may work too.

Answer 5

you can use  old english  . it a product that darken wood

  but im thinking you need to sand and restain  with two coat .  to get the finish you  need or want .....