Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Home and Garden: [header] How to paint a table [title] Separate any pieces that you don't want stuck together. [step] If your table has a leaf, pull it slightly open so the leaf doesn't touch the edges of the main table. This way, the paint won't seal the pieces together when it dries.

Ending1: After the leaf is still hanging between the inner side of the tables, separate the pieces or just place them flat side down on a paper plate lined with painter's tape. [substeps] The leaf should be free of obstructions, such as plumb lines. Ending2: However, if the leaf stays open, it is not hard enough to get paint to stick to the table and ruin the look. [substeps] After painting, use a brush to pick up or smooth any excess paint and sealant and hide any leftover debris. Ending3: [substeps] If you make a mistake, fix it right up. [title] Be careful not to damage any of the parts of the table that were originally painted. Ending4: [substeps] If your table has no leaf, there's no need to take pieces apart. [title] Sand down the tabletop to remove any thick varnish or imperfections.

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