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Hi, I have a mahogany dining room table and hutch. I also have an old microwave stand in there that acts as a liquor cabinet and cookbook storage. It is a light wood and my husband says it has lacquer on it. I would like to stain it mahogany to match the other pieces of wood in the room. Can you tell me how to proceed? Thank you very much,
Carrie

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Hi Carrie
Nice to hear from you.
You did not say what the micro wave stand was made from but I'll guess fiberboard with a false wood look.
If thats the case it cannot be stripped which is what must be done to re-stain.
Carrie can I offer a suggestion as an alternative?
What about painting the stand so it blends better with your dining set?
Very easy to do.
Just a light scuffing of the lacquer finish and then the paint.
Sorry but I see no other options.
Regards
Eileen

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