What Does Simmer Mean? Simmer is technically the heat that is just below the boiling point of the liquid. A simmer is reached within a pot on the stove when the liquid is hot and just has a bubble or two forming at a time and reaching the top of the liquid before popping.
Decide how much overhang you want from your tablecloth. For most purposes, an overhang or drop length of at least 6 inches (15cm) is appropriate. A shorter drop length may make the tablecloth look too small for the table.
Allow the table to dry for 48 hours. Use sandpaper to lightly smooth out any areas where you overapplied the stain. Apply a second coat of stain to the table, a little thicker but just as even. Allow to dry for 24 to 48 hours. Apply two coats of polyurethane finish to protect the table. Polyurethane comes in many types, including satin and glossy finishes.