The FLAKIEST dresser of all time... Furniture Restoration

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Жыл бұрын

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The restoration of a 1965 dresser that just may be the flakiest piece of furniture I have ever seen. You never know what may lie underneath...
I got this dresser for free on Facebook Marketplace. I was drawn to the simple midcentury modern design, and aside from some small damages, it was in great condition. Because of the brown flaky layer, it was hard to tell what kind of quality lied underneath, but I was pleasantly surprised in the end.
Hope you enjoy the video :)
- Andy
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Below is a list of tools and products that I used.
Saman Stripper: amzn.to/3HFBSvq
Wood Epoxy: amzn.to/2TkYM8m
Detail Sander: amzn.to/3ApHVlc
Saman Stain (Black): amzn.to/3tt61sO
DeWalt Orbit Sander: amzn.to/3D1Pgcp
Razor Blade Scraper: amzn.to/2RoNhfd
Polyeurathane Spray (Clear Satin): amzn.to/3eZa6Pw
As a disclaimer, the above links may be affiliate links, so if you make a purchase with the links provided, I may receive a small commission. There's no extra charge to you, but it helps me out!
#restoration #furniturerestoration #mcmdresser
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Пікірлер: 648

@Objective-Observer Жыл бұрын

The previous owner did NOT remove the initial surface compound, so their choice of finish could NOT adhere. Polyurethane will flake this badly, when not applied properly. I think they used a brush application and it was too thick.

@Objective-Observer Жыл бұрын

@Mundi Odium Removing the old finish first. Clean the surface, dry it, sand it, blow the dust off, then apply in thin coats. Allowing each coat to dry thoroughly, before adding the next. Like several days, between coats. If you don't allow it to dry, between coats, the old coat won't be properly adheard to the previous coat and they all flake off.

@lonnarheaj Жыл бұрын

Agreed. There are late commers to the paint industry that can stick to almost anything, but polyurethane, especially high gloss, can still present problems for some. Usually either removal or an esufficient scuffing with an intermediary coat of a good primer are still required. Polyurethane is durable tough stuff, and sometimes a major pain in the ars. 😄

@cferguson3368 Жыл бұрын

Agree. It was not shellac, just poorly applied poly. People probably assumed shellac because antique furniture can flake or have crazing when it is damaged. However, it does not look the same as what you have.

@prcervi Жыл бұрын

i couldn't tell if it was just paint on old paint or paint on surface it wasn't formulated for

@arnearne12345 Жыл бұрын

this is literally the comment i was gonna leave! thanks for saving me the trouble!

@marinamarioni6384 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy you usually go for the woodgrain. It is painful to watch these furniture "restoration" videos where they strip, sand, then cover beautiful woodgrain with chalk paint. Always the chalk paint. Also! I like no music, I like hearing your tools at work! As always, great job, thoroughly entertaining and informative. (I make miniature furniture and love seeing unique pieces to scale down and replicate, you always show good ones!)

@cathyhendrickson9640 Жыл бұрын

I'm with you on that. I prefer no music also. And as soon as they bring out the paint I lose interest, I hate painted furniture!!

@ranestorypictures1738 Жыл бұрын

Can we talk about the awful two tone paint trend! 😢

@patgordon5757 10 ай бұрын

I like music as long as it is soothing. I really really like the wood tones. Against painting unless it is of the utmost necessity. Great job.💪

@toniisaacson6282 8 ай бұрын

Some of us love the chalk paint. Very easy to use and great for high use furniture. Robust as anything.

@patgordon5757 8 ай бұрын

@@toniisaacson6282 I think it is a sin to cover beautiful wood with paint. Save paint for ugly wood or non-wood products.

@nanya1159 Жыл бұрын

I have seen this once before: a family member gave their sofa with wooden flat handles for a restoration and the guy was so proud to tell her that he gets the smoothest and shiniest finishes on wood by applying.... CAR PAINT. A few years later it started flaking exactly like that and when I stripped it it came off like this exaclty. Good work.

@10tus61 Жыл бұрын

Imagine looking randomly at a furniture and you realized that it's older than you. Just amazing.

@javih36vv Жыл бұрын

🙄

@nicolehervieux1704 4 ай бұрын

Or realizing that you are older than it…lol

@IntergalacticSpaceKitten Жыл бұрын

He's really multi-talented. He's good at restoring and good at editing his videos. Like some of the editing shots he does are really brilliant. He has a great sense of humor too.

@ReconstructingEmily Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your silent humor. I laughed multiple times, and you didn't even say anything. 🤣 Very nice restoration Andy!

@Boomerinthewild62 Жыл бұрын

Superb editing ✔️, intricate attention to detail ✔️, perfect repair work ✔️, amazing transformation ✔️. Great job!

@Nihilistic_Optimist Жыл бұрын

✔️ Great sense of humor

@the._.musical._.flute._ Жыл бұрын

I love how you stained it. I may only be in 9th grade but I had to take a tech Ed course in 7th and eighth grade, and the woodworking part was my favorite. I hated the smell of the stain, but my finished wood projects always made me happy.

@sueuustalu9387 8 ай бұрын

It’s really great that you have an appreciation for woodworking from your classroom. I hope you will continue to learn. It’s wonderful to see our own work. I took a woodworking class in my early 50’s and convinced my husband to help me build a room on our house and another pantry. It took a year of every Saturday and Monday holidays but it turned out great and passed inspection every time.

@AwkwardAuggie 8 ай бұрын

cannot explain how much i love resoration videos with no talking. Like hush lemme hear the crunchy restoration sounds

@1953lili Жыл бұрын

“Tease it gently” made my heart flutter! But really love the kona stain.....superb! That grain is WOW!

@marianafn1989 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel and I'm binge watching it! Great content and editing.

@patriciamoody3137 Жыл бұрын

The video composition was fun to watch. The humor did not go unnoticed. Thank you.

@donnerpartyofone2723 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful restoration and I especially appreciate your attention to details. Creative camerawork too AND no music to fast forward through.

@MusicLover-ox5kd Жыл бұрын

I do the same thing (fast forward that is) I love his videos. He just does his job and we get to watch. I like the sound of tools.

@katielin2379 Жыл бұрын

The bare wood grain is stunning.

@abigailhamilton8983 Жыл бұрын

Surprisingly enough, the veneer on the drawers was very well matched, on both sides---I cannot imagine WHY on earth it was covered in such awful goop! A true beauty revealed!! Thank you! 👍👍

@Moon-fv5sz Жыл бұрын

Wow , that is really good to watch. Refreshing to see someone who truly cares about the end product not just the buck.👍

@indie825 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful piece. I'm a sucker for those mid-century modern legs.

@forevergogo Жыл бұрын

You think those are something, I gotta tell you about how the kids played with my hairy legs in the pool! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aaqSeJWE0ryWkqc.html

@Zm4rf Жыл бұрын

I love how much you recycle (e.g., with the reused seat cushion sponge)!! Love from a fellow Canadian

@catofthecastle1681 Жыл бұрын

This is a dipped finish that was popular during the 50s and 60s. It was a precursor to polyurethane. It almost looks like a layer of plastic.

@kaboombox1581 9 ай бұрын

I was thinking PlastiKote.

@lenabbixby7409 Жыл бұрын

Lovely ! You must be the most talented futniture fixer in the world !

@Flippingdrawers Жыл бұрын

👋👋👋your editing is so cool

@dessertman1181 Жыл бұрын

The corner camouflage was brilliant great job love your channel

@Shatterspeed Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the sander transition. So good.

@vbee3571 Жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful piece- I would buy that in a minute! The peeling finish was oddly satisfying, kinda like peeling a sunburn. Great save! 🌟

@jill552 Жыл бұрын

Short and sweet. I love the faux graining in the epoxy wood patch. Very nice.

@crafterscrapbook Жыл бұрын

Incredible transformation. I wouldn't mind having that in my house. Amazing camera work too

@nashamayy Жыл бұрын

Wow! Zuerst erkennen, dass unter dem häßlichen Lack (?) so ein schönes Möbel steckt und dann auch noch das perfekte Gespür für die großartige Restaurierung! Respekt! 👏

@cathyjackson5959 Жыл бұрын

Your piece turned out sooo Gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing !!!🌸💫🌸

@vidhoard Жыл бұрын

It looks so much better than before!!

@adamfitch965 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful transformation, it looks new now. I didn’t think I was going to like the darker stain, but I love how it brings out the grain. It’s mid century but with a slightly modern edge now.

@sureshot311 Жыл бұрын

You have an eye for detail on all of your projects. I love them all! You do great work. Thank you for sharing.

@treeflamingo Жыл бұрын

The filming and editing quality of these videos just keeps getting better and better

@mozu517 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing and explaining your techniques. 👍💯

@nayeemarashid8032 Жыл бұрын

U are a magician. I dont have more words to write. I just wanna say, i wait for you new uploads, and the uploads are always worth waiting for

@carmenhernandezperez9824 Жыл бұрын

Un placer verte trabajar. A ti y a tu "amigo" Richard 😉😍😍😍😍😍

@sharonshields1482 Жыл бұрын

A beautiful transformation, but a lot of scraping, Richard really got a workout. Thank you for sharing your work.

@flatlander6442 Жыл бұрын

Loved this transformation, Andy. Love the visuals!!! Keep these a comin'!

@chantelnovelle7134 Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! I love the final look of this mid-mod 1965's dresser. :)) 😘it's beautiful!!

@neilschipper3741 Жыл бұрын

Great job on the dresser and the video!

@lilithanne5506 Жыл бұрын

That is lovely. Beautiful wood underneath is now shown to its best advantage.

@ebonist3860 Жыл бұрын

The finish you scraped off looks like a polyurethane finish with the stain built into it. Minwax makes and Flecto Varathene used to make this product. I make my own by using X3D stain by Flecto in the Varathene and spraying it. I never go over an old finish and always get the wood down to a clean sanded condition. I usually stain the wood directly and use the above method to beef up the colour when needed. It's how you make maple look like walnut.😁 The species is Ash, "the poor man's Oak"

@sirpartybutter4329 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE your videos and I always look forward to more. Thank you for all of your hard work!

@74bobby Жыл бұрын

You are by far my Favorite furniture Restorer... Great Job...

@terrirouleau4758 Жыл бұрын

Just 😮 What a great job.

@CL-we8tn Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done.

@trinaminihan3170 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Beautiful piece and workmanship.

@menjen72 Жыл бұрын

Love your work! I could watch all day!

@robertspina6126 Жыл бұрын

Amazing, the way the piece should have looked originally, thanks for sharing.

@naomilinford7308 Ай бұрын

Beautiful new look for an older unappreciated piece! Brought it back to life!

@bluecurlygirl Жыл бұрын

Another outstanding makeover young man. You are such a master. Great job on the corner repair. Thanks so much.

@rissastellar Жыл бұрын

Wait am I dreaming? I don’t need to wait for a month for a new video? NICE! 😂🖤

@kathleenhernandez2292 Жыл бұрын

It's beautiful

@baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134 Жыл бұрын

Amazing transformation ❤️

@clinttaylor7786 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful restore, loved the camouflage on the repairs also!

@komorebihouse7272 Жыл бұрын

So satisfying. I always look forward to your videos!

@patriciagraves752 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job, what a charming piece now.

@heyhope326 Жыл бұрын

Wowowowow, I am so glad you stained instead of painting, it's so beautiful and simple!!!! Little detailed repairs like that are so intentional and precise, it makes the piece special.

@beheroot Жыл бұрын

while i dont like end color i am AMAZED how good final restoration turned out. and epoxy masking? briliant. i also like your editing :D

@thatonefangirl4395 Жыл бұрын

So satisfying! I remembered restoring a dresser that was made around the Civil War times, taking it apart, sanding it, staining it and even restored the signature on one of the bottom drawers by retracing it. It had red stain stuff on it so when I sanded it the first time my legs were orange (probably cuz I was wearing shorts) Nevertheless I had fun restoring it and is in my living room. Every time I see it I think of how hard I worked on it

@tonipope3164 Жыл бұрын

Loved the old- west gun slinger intro!

@lynnjankura6263 Жыл бұрын

I would buy that in a heartbeat! I love your work and your videos.

@karenfix8434 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@jytoronto7534 Жыл бұрын

I can't say anything but WOW! Enjoyed watching your masterpiece.

@angelarose.1989 Жыл бұрын

Good job! Such a beautiful dresser. You really picked the right stain for this one. I love how one side is drawers and they're shaped different and then the other side is a door.

@heatherradford1994 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful piece and what a great revamp too. Just gorgeous 😍

@LB-px9td 11 ай бұрын

I have never seen a better stocked workroom or better organized. Amazing

@ModernMakeovers 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@pitsnipe5559 Жыл бұрын

Nice work! Looks fantastic.

@Timhey0912 Жыл бұрын

I would say you are a Magician, But you work to hard to make beautiful furniture, out of almost nothing. Great Job!

@MattTheLyon Жыл бұрын

That turned out beautiful, wowza

@adascraps Жыл бұрын

I can only repeat myself….STUNNING! Both the craftsmanship as the editing. I always make looking at your videos a special moment by making it a moment for myself and not a rushed looking at it. It is so calm and relaxing and the endresult is always perfect! Thank you.

@gladyssanchez5928 Жыл бұрын

Short and sweet 😋 Brilliant as always.

@daniiijl Жыл бұрын

Everything about this was satisfying 🤗

@MayndaY666. Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful piece. I believe the old finish was tinted varnish

@MadCityModern Жыл бұрын

Andy! Awesome job my friend. Your editing skills are exceptional and you have an incredible vision for every single piece. You've earned all the recent success. Barry

@jari.tokimeki Жыл бұрын

Compared to the others, this is nice, quick and simple! 👏🏽

@deangood8908 Жыл бұрын

Amazing restoration

@SalvagedInspirations Жыл бұрын

All this hard work paid off - Gorgeous! You wouldn't even know it was the same dresser!

@JohnPatersonAu Жыл бұрын

Sometimes less is more. Very nice restoration back to something like it's original condition. No need to do anything else.

@MrsJax304 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work as always. Your garden is so beautiful

@empressche333 Жыл бұрын

Great job!

@grammybear4226 Жыл бұрын

Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old Grammy from Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼

@nevillesmith9795 Жыл бұрын

Hi there. I am always amazed at antique furnishers how they can be transformed into new modern style furnisher when worked on and be in the right hands like yourself. Once done it seems like they took on a whole new life of its own. I love the end result..stunning👍👌

@ChicAntiquebyHolly Жыл бұрын

What a stunning result. Very well done. Thank you for sharing.

@melissalorden5789 Жыл бұрын

Wow I thoroughly enjoyed this video!!! The editing is pure genius!! This piece turned out stunning!! Your videos are like asmr for me!! Please don’t stop making them!!!

@ibz8455 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos!! Thank you for sharing. It was a beautiful transformation

@buffybufff Жыл бұрын

Turned out amazing! 💛

@MamaJamu Жыл бұрын

The little "o Canada" made me smile so much. Robertson screws are superior 😁

@jcsrst Жыл бұрын

Very nice! Amazing job on blending the putty repair, hard to see!!

@kathyl5610 Жыл бұрын

Another masterpiece as usual! What a joy to be able to bring this piece, destined for the land fill and bring it back to glory. Thanks for sharing the process. You are one extremely talented young man. Take care, stay safe.

@tibo6749 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous editing, gorgeous craftsmanship, gorgeous restoration, gorgeous furniture. I love how it went from some old piece you'd not even want to touch due to the crumbs, to something so modern and fresh.

@annw1395 Жыл бұрын

So terrible before; so beautiful afterwards. The peeling was unreal! I love your choice of stain color. The wood grain is gorgeous! Wonderful job!

@marieesposito9145 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful 😍 l love your filming as well.

@m_paul9286 Жыл бұрын

Love this simple yet charming restoration. I would love to have the dresser in my room :))

@RED-cy7ig Жыл бұрын

The very first thing I thought when I saw this was it could be used as storage in a garage. Now this looks like it was bought brand new from a furniture store for someone's living room.

@kumichozz Жыл бұрын

This video has some fantastic shot and great edits! Really a treat to watch some of the scene transitions!

@FrancieleAlvess Жыл бұрын

I loved the video, your eye for detail is great. I would love a video of a piece with a lot of repairs to make, and another with a piece that you use your creativity a lot for a very big change in finish. Thank you for this satisfying video :)