I usually cringe and spit tacks when I see beautiful wood furniture get painted, but this is MDF so you got my support 😄! Coming across a classy designed piece of furnature like this cabinet does not happen that often. That being said, I still would have turned my nose up at it if I had come across it because its MDF, which I loath, and I would not have viewed it as worthy of salvage. Seeing how this has come together - far out! That has been restored to a beautiful cabinet! Love the color you gave it. So classy!!. High fives and take a bow! You got my vote 😃
Props to you for saving this piece from the landfill. With it being MDF, and in such rough shape, it was way too much work. I personally, wouldn’t touch water damaged, swelled MDF, but you did a great job on it. Please protect yourself however from all of chemicals. You don’t want that stuff getting inside your lungs and through you skin. Safety first. It’s a pain, and I hate suiting up too, but better safe than sick. Beautiful result.
+1 I agree. Been there, done that. 15 years ago I barely survived a lung infection from inhalation of tropical wood dust. Without oxygen I would not have made it. The feeling of suffocation is not a joke.
After refinishing/refurbishing furniture for many years, I would like to make a suggestion. When you have the need to strip a piece, put more stripper on and don't work it so much. I think you'll find you have a quicker, easier time getting the finish off. It is messier but far easier.
I agree with you. She seems to love that that razor blade scrapper but that's really for getting stickers and paint off glass not wood. Also gel stain is applied with a brush not a rag. It goes on easier and nicer with a brush.
Very nice piece. You saved it from the landfill. A trick that I have learned with the MDF plywood is that when you replace screws put a dab of Gorilla glue in the hole before screwing back into it. The glue will help hold the screw in place a little tighter and cut down on any pullout. For what it's worth.
MDF is one type of board, plywood (layered wood, «cross veneer») is another. «MDF plywood» does not exist. I was once taught to add wood glue to s rew holes, then add matches until the hole is filled. Or dip each match in glue before adding. Break the match off, knock it off with a hammer or cut it off, e.g with pliers. Then you can add the screw and it has something to grip onto. Works great! 🤗
The fact that it had been with your family was reason enough to save this poor damaged creature. Nice job . Thank you for showing your steps watched this anew a year later with more experience and therefore lots more appreciation. Thank you a second time.
Wow, wonderful workmanship! MDF on face frame, you kidding me! I would just give up. Milwaukee use to have an airless that could do fine woodwork but regular airless forget about it. So that guy with the airless sprayer is a real pro.
Great Job! I didn’t know you could repair water damaged MDF. Wow now I know and will definitely try it in the future. That piece is stunning absolutely beautiful.
Amazingly beautiful! Such tenacious perseverance! So well thought out and executed! Go YOU!!! Watching you reminded me of how much I loved such projects when I was younger and healthy. Now, I'm older and disabled...and could not possibly do what you did on this piece. I'm glad to see you using your youth wisely! Keep it up. ❤
Ahh sorry to.hear that. Same with my grandad. But he does a bit at a time. Its surprising how he eventually gets things done. He says its like a bereavement so uses power tools or whatever to get a bit done most days. Keeps him going ans we are all so proud. If you absolutely cant, find a gentler hobby cos your creativity will never leave you. Good luck sir.
You deserve a medal for this job. I am impressed by all the strenuous work and your determination to finish this piece. And the best part is it turned out beautiful. Congrats!
So much work, but so worth it. Loved watching the process and the result. Well done. You’re inspirational. Just do what needs to be done to finish something that you’re proud to say you did.
Thanks for the info on restoring MDF. I have a jewelry armoire that has been sitting in my shop for ages because of a small area of one small swollen area about half the size of a playing card. I have been putting off tackling it but after seeing you fix this monster I’m ready to give it a go. Thanks. I subscribed because of your tenacity with this piece. Kudos to you girl. You rock!
Wow! I have to say I was skeptical in the beginning, but you proved me wrong. What a gorgeous, elegant piece you created. I am crazy about the color and the staining you did in side the drawers and on top. I`m a big fan of General Finishes gel stains. You gave me some ideas for my own pieces. I just hope they look as good as this one.
Impressed. Also - this has got to be the biggest paper mache project I've ever seen! Kudos on saving this, didn't even think it would have been possible...
You did a very nice job on this rough looking piece. I liked how you used long, single direction strokes when finishing the top. I’m sure the finish is as smooth as butter. Good work!
Great job! It looks good. I have been wanting to see someone anyone redo a piece of furniture made of MDF and finally my wish was granted. Thanks for doing the impossible!
I lost track of how many processes you actually did! You must have really loved this piece so you have a lot of energy. Bless you for saving it. Not many would have
Fantastic job. I love how you did the top. I am a fan of painting wood furniture. Anyon can strip and stain wood and have regular wood furniture. But to re- create this piece and what you did to this piece, it's a masterpiece.
Just a few hints.... if you are going to use bondo products try using glazing putty. It is thinner and fills better since it is designed to fill in the bee holes in bondo. Granted, I am also in the NO to MDF products, but I might have used the piece as a template for something in real wood. It does look pretty good for what you were working with. Also working with and airless sprayer, you need to create positive air flow so you are not breathing paint. A cheap tarp and box fan with a filter usually will do the trick.
Well.... I bet your parents would take this beautiful piece back! I love the lines of it... and all the beautiful details. Definitely a labor of love here! I'd most certainly have it in my home!! Stunning!
Looks awesome, will be interested in seeing how the swelled and bonded mdf go! I would have not likely tried to save mdf but good on you! I would have maybe gone a epoxy resin direction though, just to penetrate the material and stabilize it. They do that a lot with beautiful but rot damaged timber.
I agree, I had a piece of crap hutch I was redoing for a doctor. It wasn't worth my time but did it as a favor. Never again. I ended up using epoxy to help stabilize the piece.
Safety first! Use gloves when dealing with chemicals. You were taking off that paint stripper without wearing gloves. And I don't know if you were or weren't but it's important to wear respirator or dust mask as well as goggles when sanding MDF, the fibres from it are much finer than when you sand wood and contain formaldehyde. If you were wearing them, then well done and hopefully this will alert other viewers to the danger of MDF.
Thank you for the tip on using the Bondo on the MDF board. I have a mobile / manufactured home, of the same vintage, which is suffering from the "bubbling" as it full of MDF. Found myself guilty of not doing what I'd advised others. That being "listen to the message" and not the messenger. I'm glad I took my advise and learned something new from you. Good luck to you. Narragansett Bay
A truly masterful job on a piece of trash furniture. I don't work on MDF, because even when new MDF furniture to my mind is already worthless. You certainly made this piece look great!
That wasn't just a restoration, it was a resurrection! What a beautiful result!
I usually cringe and spit tacks when I see beautiful wood furniture get painted, but this is MDF so you got my support 😄! Coming across a classy designed piece of furnature like this cabinet does not happen that often. That being said, I still would have turned my nose up at it if I had come across it because its MDF, which I loath, and I would not have viewed it as worthy of salvage. Seeing how this has come together - far out! That has been restored to a beautiful cabinet! Love the color you gave it. So classy!!. High fives and take a bow! You got my vote 😃
Props to you for saving this piece from the landfill. With it being MDF, and in such rough shape, it was way too much work. I personally, wouldn’t touch water damaged, swelled MDF, but you did a great job on it. Please protect yourself however from all of chemicals. You don’t want that stuff getting inside your lungs and through you skin. Safety first. It’s a pain, and I hate suiting up too, but better safe than sick. Beautiful result.
+1 I agree. Been there, done that. 15 years ago I barely survived a lung infection from inhalation of tropical wood dust. Without oxygen I would not have made it. The feeling of suffocation is not a joke.
I'm always disappointed when a cool looking piece is mdf. Not worth the effort unlike all wood pieces, which hold their value.
After refinishing/refurbishing furniture for many years, I would like to make a suggestion. When you have the need to strip a piece, put more stripper on and don't work it so much. I think you'll find you have a quicker, easier time getting the finish off. It is messier but far easier.
I agree with you. She seems to love that that razor blade scrapper but that's really for getting stickers and paint off glass not wood. Also gel stain is applied with a brush not a rag. It goes on easier and nicer with a brush.
I was hoping someone else noticed she didnt use enough
Good job.
Very nice piece. You saved it from the landfill. A trick that I have learned with the MDF plywood is that when you replace screws put a dab of Gorilla glue in the hole before screwing back into it. The glue will help hold the screw in place a little tighter and cut down on any pullout. For what it's worth.
MDF is one type of board, plywood (layered wood, «cross veneer») is another. «MDF plywood» does not exist. I was once taught to add wood glue to s rew holes, then add matches until the hole is filled. Or dip each match in glue before adding. Break the match off, knock it off with a hammer or cut it off, e.g with pliers. Then you can add the screw and it has something to grip onto. Works great! 🤗
@@lottatroublemaker6130I usually use toothpicks
The fact that it had been with your family was reason enough to save this poor damaged creature. Nice job . Thank you for showing your steps watched this anew a year later with more experience and therefore lots more appreciation. Thank you a second time.
Wow, wonderful workmanship! MDF on face frame, you kidding me! I would just give up. Milwaukee use to have an airless that could do fine woodwork but regular airless forget about it. So that guy with the airless sprayer is a real pro.
The person who spray painted the piece looked like a professional. He did an amazing job which is what turned it into a beautiful piece of furniture.
Great Job! I didn’t know you could repair water damaged MDF. Wow now I know and will definitely try it in the future. That piece is stunning absolutely beautiful.
Amazingly beautiful! Such tenacious perseverance! So well thought out and executed! Go YOU!!! Watching you reminded me of how much I loved such projects when I was younger and healthy. Now, I'm older and disabled...and could not possibly do what you did on this piece. I'm glad to see you using your youth wisely! Keep it up. ❤
Ahh sorry to.hear that. Same with my grandad. But he does a bit at a time. Its surprising how he eventually gets things done. He says its like a bereavement so uses power tools or whatever to get a bit done most days. Keeps him going ans we are all so proud. If you absolutely cant, find a gentler hobby cos your creativity will never leave you. Good luck sir.
I just WISH I’d known you could trim and sand back the puffed particle board. What a brilliant tip to learn. Thank you.
You deserve a medal for this job. I am impressed by all the strenuous work and your determination to finish this piece. And the best part is it turned out beautiful. Congrats!
So much work, but so worth it. Loved watching the process and the result. Well done. You’re inspirational. Just do what needs to be done to finish something that you’re proud to say you did.
Thank you so much!😊
Thanks for the info on restoring MDF. I have a jewelry armoire that has been sitting in my shop for ages because of a small area of one small swollen area about half the size of a playing card. I have been putting off tackling it but after seeing you fix this monster I’m ready to give it a go. Thanks. I subscribed because of your tenacity with this piece. Kudos to you girl. You rock!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it🥰😊
This turned out awesome. I generally run a mile when I see distended particleboard, kudos to you for being brave enough to save this piece!
Wow! I have to say I was skeptical in the beginning, but you proved me wrong. What a gorgeous, elegant piece you created. I am crazy about the color and the staining you did in side the drawers and on top. I`m a big fan of General Finishes gel stains. You gave me some ideas for my own pieces. I just hope they look as good as this one.
YOU DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB RESTORING THIS CRADENZA!!! IT IS GORGEOUS!!!!💖💖💖💖💖
Impressed. Also - this has got to be the biggest paper mache project I've ever seen! Kudos on saving this, didn't even think it would have been possible...
Beautiful piece from HOOKER FURNITURE!!! Now gorgeous 💖
That was "Flipping" AMAZING ! ! ! . . . I was totally flabbergasted ! ! !
You did a very nice job on this rough looking piece. I liked how you used long, single direction strokes when finishing the top. I’m sure the finish is as smooth as butter. Good work!
Beautiful work
Great job! It looks good. I have been wanting to see someone anyone redo a piece of furniture made of MDF and finally my wish was granted. Thanks for doing the impossible!
The labor of love that you put into this is amazing. It has to be a project you will never forget.
Wow. I would run away from MDF but you killed it. I loved the music choices, too. Very Relaxing.
You are person that makes the world a more beautiful place one piece at a time. Lovely, thank you!
You did a great job. Now you can pass it on but looking better.
This was a labor of love. You did a great job, it’s beautiful.👍
Anything well made, unless disaster can be fixed and outstanding!
Definitely EXTREME TRANSFORMATION!!!! Your master piece!!!
So nice to see the old things saved/restored. They truly don't make them like that any more.
I lost track of how many processes you actually did! You must have really loved this piece so you have a lot of energy. Bless you for saving it. Not many would have
WOW 🤩. What a beautiful new life you gave it!!!
I was going to say this reminds me of HookerFurrniture company’s beautiful furniture and then you show the tag. It turned out beautiful!
I love to chalk the tops n use the roller with a wood design. Kiddos amazing as always
Fantastic job. I love how you did the top. I am a fan of painting wood furniture. Anyon can strip and stain wood and have regular wood furniture. But to re- create this piece and what you did to this piece, it's a masterpiece.
You have more talent in your pinky finger than I have in my whole body !! Masterpiece !! Great job .........
WOW! Amazing. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing.
It's a masterpiece it's beautiful, wow, I didn't know there was people like you that fixed those old junk furniture. Thank you for sharing😊
Came out beautiful and now has a new look and purpose……yay!!!
Awesome restoration. It turned out beautifully!
You are a real artist congratulationssss keep up this nice work
Ambitious lady! Well done.
Truly was an extreme extreme makeover! Good for you
A lot of work, It turns so beautiful. Great job.
Thank you so much😊
Wow! You brought this piece a long way
Wow!!! Stunningly beautiful transformation. 💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️
Anyone else would have dumped it. Well done you. Great result.
You and bondo are magic!!!
Wow, that's lovely! A very good save, you have given this piece a new life.
Bravo!! You took it from junk to treasure, turning it into a beautiful piece of furniture! 👍❤☺
Just a few hints.... if you are going to use bondo products try using glazing putty. It is thinner and fills better since it is designed to fill in the bee holes in bondo. Granted, I am also in the NO to MDF products, but I might have used the piece as a template for something in real wood. It does look pretty good for what you were working with. Also working with and airless sprayer, you need to create positive air flow so you are not breathing paint. A cheap tarp and box fan with a filter usually will do the trick.
Very true some protection is needed...gloves, mask.etc
With talent and patience like this, somebody give the young lady a fab job restoring wooden furniture.
Looking @ mdf pieces differently now...I have passed up so many bc I didn't know what to do with them....even tho I loved the design
Getting more ideas from you I love restoring old things and I'm learning a lot from your chanel
Juaaaaas.
¡ Que valiente con ese mueble . Te quedó GENIAL !.
ENHORABUENA
Uhhhh what did I just watch?!?!
That was amazing!
It looks GORGEOUS!!! 😍
Such a good restoration, MDF can be such a fuss. Looks really great, thanks for sharing!
Nice job! Didn't think there was any way it could be that beautiful! Gorgeous choice in colors!
I must say, this is truly amazing. Wow!!
So very, very beautiful!
I had no idea you could save MDF like this.. I would have just left it. Hats off to you, amazing job
Beautiful. Such love given to this project.
Now that's an amazing job considering it was mostly MDF!!! Wonderful, you guys are talented. It came out beautiful!! ❤️❤️
Well.... I bet your parents would take this beautiful piece back! I love the lines of it... and all the beautiful details. Definitely a labor of love here! I'd most certainly have it in my home!! Stunning!
A beautiful piece of furniture! You did a great job with it.
Gorgeous color transformation! Nice that you did the inside too. Now one can see everything behind those doors.
Well worth saving! Fantastic job!
Stunning! You are quite talented! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
I love this piece n the way it turned out. Great work.
The Credenza Thanks You. It deserved a second chance. Beautiful.
Never thought you were going to get there but it came out beautifully.
Looks awesome, will be interested in seeing how the swelled and bonded mdf go! I would have not likely tried to save mdf but good on you! I would have maybe gone a epoxy resin direction though, just to penetrate the material and stabilize it. They do that a lot with beautiful but rot damaged timber.
I agree, I had a piece of crap hutch I was redoing for a doctor. It wasn't worth my time but did it as a favor. Never again. I ended up using epoxy to help stabilize the piece.
Beautiful piece.
Wow! A lot of work and a great vision.
Safety first! Use gloves when dealing with chemicals. You were taking off that paint stripper without wearing gloves. And I don't know if you were or weren't but it's important to wear respirator or dust mask as well as goggles when sanding MDF, the fibres from it are much finer than when you sand wood and contain formaldehyde. If you were wearing them, then well done and hopefully this will alert other viewers to the danger of MDF.
Awsome job you are a master at your craft. That side board cabinet came out awsome.👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏✌✌✌✌
Love the shape of this piece. Would love to see the same thing built out of African Blackwood or Oak
Thank you for the tip on using the Bondo on the MDF board. I have a mobile / manufactured home, of the same vintage, which is suffering from the "bubbling" as it full of MDF. Found myself guilty of not doing what I'd advised others. That being "listen to the message" and not the messenger. I'm glad I took my advise and learned something new from you. Good luck to you. Narragansett Bay
Great job restoring this piece. It looks stunning.
I think you did beautiful work on this cabinet. I'm so happy you didn't toss it. Now you you can love it more for years to come.
Bravo. I can't believe the Credensa was made of MDF. Lots of work buy a glorious result. 🙌 xxxx
That is a beautiful piece. Great job. Your hard work was worth the end result.
You are very talented. Beautiful job. Even though it is MDF I see why you wanted to refinish. I love the lines.
You are very very talented. Beautiful job!
Great job! You got a lot out of it, I thought. MDF dust can be a nightmare.
Really a miracle. So pretty.
You rocked this piece! Bravo 👏👏👏!
A truly masterful job on a piece of trash furniture. I don't work on MDF, because even when new MDF furniture to my mind is already worthless. You certainly made this piece look great!
Omg….job WELL DONE!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you so much!😊
WOW! What a beautiful transformation!! 😯😊
Whenever you replace a screw in MDF use a washer to help decrease the pullout.
Omg, its breath taking, what a lot of work, you did a fanststic job👍💞
La forma del mueble es muy interesante y lo has revalorizado mucho ... Buen trabajo !!!! 👍👍
So classy!!! Great work.
You should be proud of yourself for sticking with it to the end. Love the colors too. Great Job 👍
Fantastic. You should be very proud of yourself.
A lot of work. You should be very pleased. I am. Looks great.
Beautiful work young lady - a credit to you
That was a lot of work but, sure looks like the end result was worth it! Very nice. 👍
A first class restoration. Thank you for sharing with us.
Wow, what a beautiful piece, that was purely a labour of love……great job 👏👏👏