Join me on this unexpected furniture flip journey as I tackle a painted Mid-Century Modern (MCM) dresser that turned out to be more challenging than anticipated!
🔧 In this DIY adventure, you'll learn:
• How to strip paint from vintage furniture
• Dealing with hidden damage in MCM pieces
• Techniques for repairing veneer
• Combining paint and stain for a unique finish
• Updating hardware for a fresh look
Watch as I navigate the surprises uncovered during this restoration, deciding how to refinish this MCM dresser to highlight its best features while addressing its flaws. Perfect for furniture flipping enthusiasts and those who love a good before-and-after reveal!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:05 Testing strippers
3:40 Stripping drawers and part of base
6:23 Explaining what I uncovered
8:15 Stripping sides, rest of base and frame
10:35 Discussion on the condition of dresser after stripping
12:39 Sanding
14:57 Repairs & plugging hardware holes
19:49 Prep for paint & final sanding
21:11 Priming & fill
23:20 Explanation of plan
25:28 Steaming out dents in wood
25:50 Sealcoat
27:57 Veneer blending
29:34 Paint
29:52 Staining
33:06 Toning
34:22 Drilling new hardware holes & second coat of paint
35:16 Cleaning brass
36:06 After
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Bin 123 primer (tinted light gray at store):
Paint: Benjamin Moore Command Paint in the color Tricorn Black
Behr Espresso water based stain
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