I Found Vintage Furniture at an Estate Sale and Painted it Green
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Long time no see everyone! I recently found this vintage furniture at an estate sale for only $150, paired it with some $10 GREEN "oops" paint from the mistint shelf at Lowe's and antiqued it with my signature wood stain glazing. Join my Furniture Painting community on Discord. New painters welcome!: / discord
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What did you think about this color? Green?!
That green color it's gorgeous!!
You did a great job. I personally would have chosen a different colour. The video was perfectly explained.
I prefer a different color, but your technique is so great, I think any color you use will always look good.
I've seen lots of videos that say that green is coming in as the next big color. On this piece, your glazing really made the difference for that paint color!
I wasn’t fond of the color at first but after the glazing and hardware it’s lit!! 😍
The only thing more satisfying than refinishing old furniture is watching someone else do it. Fabulous job btw.
This is so accurate.
Yeah, in fast motion!
Zoom!
Especially when there’s so much intricate detail. Lol!
I did the same thing and same color with an dinning room buffee and servier had no hand spray only hand rub came out great did it to an old panio and bench too
You did a great job.
It looks a lot better than some of the new boring modern furniture they are putting out today. That green is almost a neutral.
I find myself using a light sage-ish green as a neutral. It blenda well w/almost any color scheme
The wood dowel for the new screw was an awesome fix. The glaze made it look so cool awesome video.
This color is so unexpected, and yet completely perfect. Wowsa!
Well I was wrong, at the beginning I thought it wouldn’t look too good, but how wrong was I. It’s so beautiful I’d be proud to have that in my home.
After you were done, it resembled a bedroom set by United that we bought over 50 years ago. It has a light green stained finish similar to the one that you did. Great job.
I REALLY appreciate how you explain so many seemingly little details about the work you do on these pieces! Like on this one- your experience with eggshell sheen paint and glazing not always working out well together. Plus your workaround for it. And tips about water-based glazing vs oil-based stain. Plus tips about primers or finish coats. And all about various sanding tools & techniques give you the best outcomes. I could go on and in... but you get the picture. 😉
I learn a lot from your videos, and
I love your dedication to quality work! It shows in every piece.
Thank You!
Thanks! I'm glad my videos have helped you out. Thanks for watching!
Me too. I don’t have much experience and I’m refinishing for fun, not profit. I learn a lot from your videos. Maybe I’ll be good enough to sell them one day
I love that color. It gives the furnitures such “personality”. Very unique. I’m so glad I found your channel.
Great work! I love the transformation! I’m always perplexed at all the comments I read on furniture painter’s channels from people upset that you’re painting over old stained wood pieces. People have been painting furniture for 100s of years. Just look at old pieces in Europe that have many layers of different paint colors. Also, in my professional opinion, paint actually preserves these pieces. If someone really wanted to, they could someday, remove the paint and restain the piece. Not to mention, furniture artists save many, MANY pieces from ending up in landfills. In my experience, the “traditionalists” complaining about painted pieces aren’t even buying these old stained pieces that they claim should be saved. Keep on painting your heart out! You have a gift for sure.
From watching your video I learned six new methods: (1) the screw/dowel hack, (2) the dish brush, (3) TSP without phosphate, (4) vacuuming dust inside the furniture, (5) feathering out deep scratches, and (6) adding polyacrylic to low gloss paint. The big plus was watching your glazing technique. Overall the re-do of that furniture was spectacular right down to the color. BRAVO! l
First time watching!
Thank you for not being another DIY Channel. I love that you show your techniques. You also show your trial and errors and I like that. SO that if I get into the same error, I learn how to correct it. Love your vids.♥
I am officially addicted to watching you redo furniture and making it beautiful again. Please keep it up! Your channel is going to grow :)
When the title said green, I guess I was picturing a forest or dark green . I love this, the details show much more than when it was brown. Great job, it's beautiful 👍
You did an incredible job. You are a true artist.
That's exactly what I was going to say.
Thank you!
That’s just what I was thinking! What an artisan. If I were I. The market, he’d be my guy!
Xia 8xxx 😂
Xia 8xxx to each his own; I think he improved them. 🙃
I thought the green was hideous. But again you transformed the pieces into a work of art. And you make it look effortless.
I really like the color. The antique effect made it all come together. The best thing in the world is to get an old piece of furniture and use your imagination on it.
I love how you make a piece of furniture just pop! Nice job young man!
Thank you for sharing! One thing that is obvious is that everyone has different tastes in colors, weather to glaze or just paint and, of course, keep the original wood look. They would all work. You do a great job. My favorite thing, is that you refurbish to last! Those pieces will endure many years of use and enjoyment for someone. Keep up the good work!
Looks like chunky chocolate mint!
That's a lot of work, but well done. I would've liked just the green. But thanks for the video.
It does look like my favorite ice cream.
Looks like those andies mint chocolates 🤤😋
You have done a beautiful job, the minty green with the glazing makes these two pieces a wonderful addition to any room. Well done.
Amazing. My parents had this same set. I always thought it was tacky. Your refinishing job turned it into something high end, ornate but tasteful with character and substance. It would fit right in at the Biltmore Estate. Great work!
Gorgeous colour! Personally, I would go for a darker colour. Charcoal with antique brass or black hardware. You have inspired me to get a new project underway!
Weeks ago I marathoned your videos and subbed only to find you weren't posting anymore. Glad to see you're still active.
I'm transitioning from the "furniture hustle" to this TH-cam teacher role. I appreciate your patience while I get it figured out!
Yes keep going shabby guy, you're amazing doing your painting, I just love it!!💙 you're gifted!!!!
Dear Shabby, I just read all 800+ comments and I’ve watched this video at least 4 times! It inspired me to NOT spend $1000 to buy something from Pottery Barn, but to buy my own piece, save something that someone else discarded, put my own personal touch on it and treasure it in my home for years. All for less than $300! I can’t believe all the internet trolls out there, people are such a-holes! Haha! Your pieces are awesome and there are lots of people out there that want something with character in a cool color! (ME!) Keep up the good work! I’ll keep watching and cheering you on! 😊
I think my parents had similar furniture from the 70’s.
My parents still have theirs ❤️
Mine too! That was some solid furniture!
I love how these 2 pieces came out! The green was nice by itself, but after you glazed them, they look absolutely stunning! Hardware is great too! New life to old furniture. Thanx for the informative videos!!!
Love them...the colour is perfect...lots of hard work and a very satisfying result...🥰🇦🇺
That glazing is magic! I wasn’t crazy about the green at first, but once you added the brown glaze and put the hardware back on it totally came together. Also impressed with how detailed you are with the prep work!
absolutely gorgeous!! i had a set almost exactly like that in the 70's. who knew it could look like that!!! great job.
Thank you! Cheers!
How much did the set cost at the time?
@@mermaiddiyartist8119 i don't really remember. it was a triple dresser with 2 mirrors, an armoire and headboard. i believe it was under $1000.
This came out great. I am such a fan of this kind of glazing. Thanks for explaining so well.
Talk about ornate - Wow!! Looks so much better painted Good Job as per usual!
I just love to see dated, heavy wood furniture modernized. These are show pieces and would look gorgeous in a living room (armoire for storage), dining room (dresser as a buffet), or anywhere really. You gave them a new life. I wish you could help me with my grandma's buffet. That's my next project, but I don't have your tools.
Brilliant way to remove the stripped screw! Thanks!
I love seeing a guy working so hard to clean stuff. Just the cleaning made it look a lot better.
Beautiful vintage pieces I love the color just beautiful
So much work..Excellent!!!
Personally, I think this color does the entire collection a lot more justice. The original, dark color hid all of the intricate details and made the collection uninteresting. As far as the hardware, I was expecting you’d go for a different color, maybe lighten it up a bit. The hardware draws too much attention. All in all, this is a beautiful transformation. Glad you gave those pieces some much needed upgrade. On a lighter note, did your hair get jealous of the collection’s new look that it asked for one too? Hehe.
I started recording this video in June. At that point I hadn't had a haircut since Jan due to the pandemic. I went out of town mid project and a friend of mine cut my hair along the way. I also lost 8lbs while out of town to cut into that quarantine 15 I gained lol. Thanks for watching!
That Shabby Guy glad it all worked out for you. Stay healthy, safe and active my man. Don’t take too long on your projects. You know we’re always waiting to be inspired. 😉👍🏻
Smashing!
I’ve noticed so many people get upset if older furniture is painted but when it’s done right and beautifully, it can result in something like this! Where th eoriginal wood didn’t show justice to the collection as much as paint can.
While I don't like the green, I have to say you do make a good point
Beautiful! I appreciate the way you speed up the monotonous parts! You spoke just enough! Enjoyable to watch and informative! Thanks!
Beautiful ❤ i just wish the buyers on market place and such like could see just how much work and effort go into these pieces. X
Amen to that!
I loved it when it was just the green, as well as with the glaze. You turned a kitschy 70s ensemble into something fun, up-to-date and beautiful.
Loved it, your work is so professionally done I would be proud to have any piece you restored in my home. Keep up sending us more videos, thank you.
I absolutely DESPISE that style of furniture, but leave it to you to MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING!!!! FANTASTIC!!!!
I know! It's so gaudy!
Glad to see your back. I love the way the details pop. Beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Great job....and now it's a Matched Pair of Custom Furniture...
Looks great - love how you “took a chance” with the color, even though egg shell isn’t your usual preference- came out awesome!!!
Your work is perfection.
Love the ability to be as daring or as fun as you want with these furniture makeovers
The possibilities are endless
Ive reupholstered couches and redone tables the results are dramatic it's so satisfying
Those pieces are beautiful! You've inspired me to redo some of my furniture, so thank you! I am now on the lookout for other furniture to refinish for my house!
I think this color is fabulous on the furniture, it takes it up a notch from regular white chalk paint. Super job, very thorough. ~Love it~
Awesome! I love that piece of furniture. I wasn't sure about the color at the very beginning, then it turned out to be spectacular
It was such an unexpected but meant to be color on this very vintage style woodwork. You have to give yourself some credit on this project as you truly transformed and have these pieces a new Life and did so with such detail.
I liked it as wood, guess I’m the only one.
That Shabby Guy It’s no reflection on your work, I think you know that. It’s simply the craze that’s taken over to paint anything/everything sometimes obliterates beautiful wood pieces that have survived for decades.
I am a fan of real wood and staining, but I think it’s too dark.
Agrillot6 Well it ain’t dark anymore!
I honestly don't have a problem with painting wood furniture so long as it looks appropriate. I think you did a fantastic job using a color that is appropriate for the decade that furniture. For me, that's what makes it...okay?.....for lack of a better word for it. The style and the color totally reminded me of the original The Parent Trap. Totally would fit in that house! Again, great job, man!
no, you aren't the only one
I get so sick of seeing beautiful wood get painted over
I've had to restore so many wonderful pieces that got painted, the fumes are terrible
Wow & Amazing ! I would have never thought that color would look good on any piece of furniture.
You are the Bob Ross of furniture painting for sure. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Ty for this video .. inherited an armoire and a dresser similar pattern to this .. just recently did it a lite coat of grey .. wasn't happy yet cuz I couldn't see the details ... I'm going to glaze it! Ty! Love it!
Reminds me of 1970's when everyone I knew was young & newly married and antiquing furniture from their Grandma's attic.
That’s gorgeous! My sister would lose her mind over that color combo. She loves the beachy look. I love your work, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much!
LOVE this style! The more ornate the better as far as I'm concerned! Your work is so impressively thorough. It's a pleasure to watch, particularly compared to other refinishers who just paint right over the hardware!
Stunning. Nice to watch an artist at work, tfs.
This set looks super nice. I imagine the buyers were very happy with it.
I loved it! It looks great and You did a great job! I like the green a lot. And the green alone with a adding the dark would be nice for a babies nursery or a little girls room.
This is perfect idea for an old 70s dresser I had given to me!
Consider putting it on legs too if it doesnt have any. I wish I would have done that to these pieces.
My parents still have that furniture. I'm sure my siblings wouldnt want it after they're gone but this makes me rethink the possibilities.
Taking tacky 70's furniture and making it attractive. Good job!
You always can make the old and worn look new and fresh again! Great Job!
What a great flip! You would do well with any color you got from the oops section. That would be a fun video..... Makeover a piece with a random oops color. I appreciate you showing all your prep work.
That sure turned out beautiful! I love watching you paint. You pick great pieces to paint, you show all the steps from removing hardware to cleaning and the paint you use and the final piece....the glaze! I'm happy to see you wear protective gear when needed. Whoever buys this piece is gonna love it.
Not personally crazy about the green colouring from a home decor standpoint, tbh. I much prefer that lovely blue you have often done in the past, or perhaps a slate or pale grey? However, it is a wonderfully done reno, as usual! 😊
Fair enough!
Missed you ... glad you posted this video. I love to see how problems are solved ... so thanks for the hinge screw fix. I always "hesitate" when you show an odd base color but by the time the video ends, I am visualizing your reworked gorgeous furniture in my home. You are a true craftsman!
Happy you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!
My parents have a similar set they purchased in 1970. Mediterranean style was popular back then.
this is much improved! I had a dining room set that would match that. I routed the edges of my table and finished it to look like a marble slab, but after 8 years it got damaged. I’ve since thrown out the table and chairs, but there’s nothing “wrong” with the hutch, just dark and dirty. I’ve been thinking of painting it for quite some time, I’m glad to see the glazing technique here, But I still haven’t picked a color.
I had the same pieces few years ago. Since I didn't had spray paint gun, I choose to paint with a brush, in white chalk paint. I left the deep curves brown, I painted as dry brush, and it came out beautifully. Fast and cheap that way! I sold it quicker then any other set!
We had a very similar set for many years. It was incredibly heavy and the designs attracted dust. Now I see that I should've painted it! You do incredible work.
I got a can of mismatched paint that I thought was teal, I even asked the worker since there was 2 swatches on top. It was the exact color I wanted but when I opened it 2 days later it was brown💔 Glad to see you back, they look beautiful😸
Did you mix it? I've seen blue paints turn brown when they settle. Thanks for watching!
@@ThatShabbyGuy Yeah I just went and shook the heck out of it to double check lol still brown, but it's not a bad shade at least, I'll still use it😁
Use goggles with the spray paints besides the paint mask. Beautiful transformation, I like that soft green a lot. The spray gun is so efficient. A lot of steps there, came out great.
I love the fact that you paint the interior of most pieces you refurbish.
It is a sign of quality in my book
I have this exact set of furniture that has been sitting waiting for paint. I’m thinking of making the dresser into a kitchen buffet. Plannin on green as well only gem tone emerald & changing out hardware to gold. Thanks for showing me all the things to look out for😉.
I’m refurbishing a new dresser. I’m glad that I’m watching this tutorial because I need all the help I can get. Thank you so much. You did a super job. Love it!
Happy to see you, a magician at his craft!
The only thing I have to add, besides the obvious, nicely done, is that there is a part that will make your life easier. In my area it is called a swivel whip, it allows the gun to pivot on the hose and keeps from linking. I usually get them from sherwin williams for around 20.00. Its a game changer.
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danielacti you gotta love it too.❤️
That’s awesome
I visited my son and daughter-in-law in Indiana two years ago. They needed a large dresser and I found this exact one on Craigslist. It was so heavy but worth the $40 but painting it sure made a world of difference! 👍🏼
Amazing how painting chages the peices to an other level. Beautiful.
Your pieces are stunning. It’s like therapy to watch you work, and see you transform the pieces from beginning to end.
I appreciate that
I like what you've done bringing beautiful furniture back to life it's not my favorite color but it looks great you did a good job.... I'm definitely following your videos
I really wasn't sure about the colour initially, but as always, you were right - it turned out beautifully!
I'm now really inspired to deliberately do something with a colour I normally wouldn't go for, cheers!
Go for it!
@@ThatShabbyGuy I'm officially a convert - I love that green! I've got an old blanket chest that I've been thinking about stripping & painting, but have kept it on the backburner because I've been struggling to decide on a colour. That chest is going green; I have no idea what green yet, but green it shall be! Not even nervous about it lol.
You're braver than me! I would have hit most of that crazy detail with some Bondo and made it flat 😂 Great job.
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Glad you’re back Ryan! Awesome work, you haven’t lost your touch!
I hate this heavy style of furniture, however you made it beautiful!
Normally I would have said you should have refinished that piece, but plastic details kill that option. I love that green! When I first saw the video title, I almost skipped it, but that’s a beautiful 1920s shade that really works with the style of the pieces
You've been gone too long!!! I absolutely love this project. Could not improve if you tried!
Young man, you have the right approach, thoroughly prepping, repairing. Stunning finish. ( Set resembles Mediterranean and Chinese look-to me). I have one less detailed , painting it( not done) Oyster n Brown tops n triple dresser likes bigger ( walnut brown) in oyster. At 78, seeing you alls videos I risked it. ( My furniture!)
Beautiful makeover for sure!
Come on you are lying lol
Glad you are back. Love your work.
I love that shade of green. I had a bedroom suite very similar to that one and gave it to my granddaughter a few months ago. She transformed it into a beautiful farmhouse style by painting it white and distressing the edges. I love the way you antiqued your pieces. Very beautiful!
The furniture looks like it’s high quality. Your custom finish accentuated and modernize the pieces.
That is GORGEOUS!!!!! ...FAR BETTER THAN i THOUGHT IT WOULD BE....
As I've seen others comment, I prefer wood tones BUT these pieces were gorgeous when you finished. Really made the design pop.
GORGEOUS! Nothing like the quality of vintage furniture. So satisfying to watch you bring new life to these pieces!
I always tell folks my fave color is green, but only pale green. Your green is so creamy and rich looking. I can picture the pieces in an antique off white room. Great job!
Gorgeous pieces of furniture there. Great job. Love the colour and I didn't think I would. Brilliant job.
Never would have thought of that Crocodile color! And the glaze makes it right! I believe you have given new life to that furniture set!