Uncovering hidden potential: Refinishing this dresser in a natural wood look.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- Watch as I revive this "bucket-list" vintage dresser by stripping it down to raw wood. No paint needed (almost!) for this dresser transformation, just some hard work and persistence! If you love the raw wood look and vintage furniture makeovers, I'm showing you all the steps, and links to supplies are below.
#vintagedresser #rawwood #dressertransformation
-- ⏳TIMESTAMPS ⏳ --
00:00 Assessment
00:45 Stripping the old finish
06:00 Sanding
07:49 Cleaning Brass Hardware
10:44 Paint Wash, Topcoat
13:29 Drawer Liners
15:49 The Big Reveal
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I LOVE the natural wood look, and this dresser is so gorgeous! I’m sure the couple who purchased it is loving it. Great job, Amy!
Thank you!! I often marvel at how pretty raw wood is, it’s nice to let it be 😊
Its a stunner.I fully agree ,with just sanding it down first.I would then finish it of to as " flat" and as natural as possible.No dark ,tinted stain ,no glossy varnish.Sometimes a light tan " wash,makes all the difference.
Thank you! I loved working on it and giving it a more light and natural look 😍
Beautiful!!! The light color just suits this piece.
Yes I agree! Especially with the brass hardware 😍 Thanks for watching!
This is a piece that would look good in light, medium, or dark. I love the light natural wood color and you did a meticulous job... beautiful ❣️❣️
Thank you so much! 😊 it is one of my all-time fav’s.
The finish you added does not just revise it, but allows more of the natural beauty of the wood to shine through. The paint wash was a perfect way to blend the different wood tones. So often a heavy factory finish, so common on these pieces, is replicated with new darker stains to disguise the differences. Thanks for not repeating that flawed solution.
Thank you! And that is so well explained! 👏👏👏
I'm not a fan of paint wash, but you knock this one out of the ballpark!! It looks fantastic 😍
Thank you! I wasn’t a fan of paint wash either until I got the hang of it 🤣
Absolutely beautiful! LOVE the light color! Great work!
Thanks so much!! I love the lighter wood look too 🥰
I love the liner in the drawers, what a fabulous idea, thank you!
You’re so welcome! I’m totally hooked on adding drawer liners to my pieces now 🤣
I gotta be honest I think the original color looked a lot nicer.
Fair enough 🙂 I’ve refinished several vintage pieces in the darker stain and they turned out beautiful. Walnut especially is gorgeous in a dark stain.
Agreed. Warner natural tones always look nicer than the artificial ones that’s for sure. Now it’s the trend to change it into something unnatural, it won’t last.
WOW! Amy love this piece! You were so gentle with this piece, it is like a restoration. More than just a refinish! I can see why it sold so fast! B~}
thank you 😭 I was so honored to get to work on such an elegant, well-made piece. And it was so fun to step back when it was done and see the transformation 🥰
@@rescuedbyamy An all important mental-health step… to take a minute and see what you accomplish, feel the joy and satisfaction of your creations! Pride in knowing you have made something beautiful! You Rock! Stay Groovy! B~}
That piece turned out beautifully. You did a great job! Love it!
Thank you so much! It really is a beautiful piece, just needed an update. 🥰
1000x better. That is a beautiful color.
Thank you! So light and airy 😊
Just came across your channel. Your great at explaining what you do, with great tips. New subscriber. 😀
Love this dresser now and also loved the warmth of the original colour. Couldn’t go wrong with such a beautiful piece to start with. Greetings from Ireland. 😀🇮🇪
Greetings from Florida 😍 Thanks for watching! Yes I loved the original color too actually. But when I stripped away the old finish and saw the lighter wood I liked that even more.
Yes! I love the natural wood look! It's beautiful!
Me too, it really seems to suit the style of this piece. Thanks for watching!
I love the new color!! so pretty...
Thank you! 😊
This is beautiful. Love it. You have a good voice for video. Some great tips here. Well done 🌸👏🏻
Thank you so much! 😊
OMGosh, I just found you!! Loved watching this transformation! Awesome job, and thanks for all the tips along the way! I do love the natural wood look!
Thank you so much!! I hope it’s helpful if you’re doing any furniture projects 😊
Love it!! I would have purchased it from you!
Biggest compliment!! Thank you! 😊
Love the light finish!
Thank you, me too 🥰
I think this is absolutely stunning!! ❤
I’m a little biased, but I think so too 🥹
I just subscribed! Watching from Gr. This is the best light washed piece of furniture I have ever seen. GORGEOUS! Thanks so much for sharing
😭 Thank you so much!! It was already a gorgeous piece, but giving it a lighter more natural color was definitely the way to go.
I love the finished look
Thank you! It was a joy to work on it 😊
Thank you for not painting it. You did a lovely job.
Truly my pleasure 😊
Very beautiful! Congratulations!🌷🌷
Thank you!! 😊
Perfect!! Well done!
Thanks so much. Loved being able to give it a softer look 😊
Love the piece.
Thank you so much!
Beautiful color! ❤❤❤
Thank you! Yes I love the color too 🥰
wow
This piece looks great. Love the light natural wood color. Looks amazing.
Thanks so much! It’s a different kind of elegant now 😊
Beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
I know that dresser! I love it!
Why are you such a fan of the Gen Finishes top coat as opposed to a mainstream brand?
I used Varathane and Minwax brands for awhile. Then I tried the Gen Finishes, and I didn’t want to like it because it’s more expensive 🤣 But it dries faster, smoother, and the finish has a stronger feel to it. Also. I noticed it doesn’t alter the color of the piece as much as other brands do.
It is stunning ❤
Thank you 😊
Beautiful work
Thank you 😊
It's just lovely ❤
Thank you 😊
Hola me ha encantado el gran trabajo que has hecho con este mueble precioso en madera natural un gran trabajo enhorabuena desde España un saludo chao
Thank you so much! It was a lot of work but I’m so happy with how it turned out 😊
Stunning work!
Thanks! Loved working on such a nice piece 🥰
@@rescuedbyamy no doubt. I was a little jealous (in a good way)
I’m going to go check out Andersons this weekend. I didn’t know about it b4 your video. I live in Lakeland and can use a nice wood browsing break!
Beautiful ❤
Thank you! 😊
Yes I love the natural look looks classic
Thank you! Me too 🥹
Wow, soooo pretty! That look is really trending right now. I don't blame you for wanting to keep it, lol. I would too! ;)
Thank you! I’ll probably may not ever come across it again, but you never know!
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Really great job. How much does something like this go for?
Thank you! The dresser sold for $999. And honestly if I ever come across another one, I may charge a bit more purely because it was a TON of work and time. There are no shortcuts to a project like this 😅
I am in search of a sprayer. Can you send me info on the one you use? Another question, how many times do you have to refill it while finishing a piece.
Hello! I use a Fuji Minimite 4, it’s an HVLP sprayer, it comes with its own turbine so you don’t need an air compressor. The quality and consistency of the spray pattern is excellent. There’s a link to it in my bio. I also use a disposable cup system that holds 22 ounces of paint, I do have to refill it between coats if I’m doing a big 3 or 4 piece furniture set. But for just a single piece the 22 ounces is usually enough. I hope that helps!!
@@rescuedbyamy Thank you for the info. It helps the research process. I enjoy your work.
I have stopped watching furniture makeovers because they are 95% white/ beige. Not a fan.
Yea this wasn’t your cup of tea then. Sorry 😕
Beautiful ❤
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful ❤
Thank you! 😊