Saving a Damaged MDF Dresser From the Trash || Repairing Bubbled MDF || Extreme Furniture Makeover

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2 жыл бұрын

In today's video I will be showing you how I saved this damaged MDF dresser from the trash. I don't normally work on MDF pieces, but when something has potential to be fixed, I do like to do so to prevent it from going in the trash. This piece is a combination of MDF and solid wood. The top, sides, and drawers are all MDF, the drawer housing and bottom skirting are solid wood. There was significant damage on this piece. The MDF had bubbled in several areas, there was a missing corner on a drawer, several of the drawer tracks had disconnected from the drawer, and the entire piece was covered in scratches and dings. I was able to repair all of these issues and bring it back to usable condition, as well as make it aesthetically beautiful.
I'm so glad I was able to save this piece and I hope it goes to someone who will use it and appreciate it for years to come.
If you enjoyed this video please give it a thumbs up, and if you didn't give it a thumbs down! Thanks for watching!
xoxo,
Holly
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@catherine5166 3 ай бұрын

Really good makeover. It looks very fresh and pretty. You have a really good eye.

@melissapoole8580 Жыл бұрын

These MDF pieces are some of my favorite to flip. So many think they are garbage, but they can be made so pretty and durable like this one! :)

@ChicAntiquebyHolly Жыл бұрын

i agree. thank you :)

@beastengo8127 3 ай бұрын

Great job. I appreciate seeing an MDF flip. They are everywhere and really challenging.

@grammybear4226 2 жыл бұрын

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀

@rosaliefunk1629 2 жыл бұрын

It looks clean, fresh and soooo much better! You saved this, now, beauty from the landfill.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤

@kathrynlloyd3656 Жыл бұрын

It looks great! Love the handles!

@biancaberwick5950 9 ай бұрын

Amazing!

@brendabrooks9699 2 жыл бұрын

That is beautiful!!!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@kaycox19 2 жыл бұрын

@tarrahbell4043 Жыл бұрын

Sooo pretty!!

@dianesmith9512 2 жыл бұрын

Turned out beautiful!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺

@kimberlywattenbarger5774 7 ай бұрын

I appreciated the care and time spent to save this piece. I'm saving a leather topped desk made with a combination of MDF with veneer and solid wood so finding this video was like finding a buried treasure. I must say, too, that your voice was pleasant and easy to listen to. I liked that you showed more than a few seconds of each process without the unnecessary chatter I find on other channels. You're the first person I have found that I was happy to subscribe. Thank you!

@Boomerinthewild62 2 жыл бұрын

I love all of your helpful tips!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@paulaheuser5831 2 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@akmb8211 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lorifurlott2306 2 жыл бұрын

Great transformation!!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@TheCraftyMagnolia 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this turned out GREAT!!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@susangoudy5645 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful transformation!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@rzpotts4 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job. Love the color 😍.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@kimhough7753 2 жыл бұрын

It turned out beautiful! Love this color!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kim 💜

@pamelarichter908 2 жыл бұрын

What a transformation. I love everything about it.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤

@briemills9209 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful transformation! I can't believe how it turned out.

@nicolahoult785 2 жыл бұрын

wow that turned out so good x

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@nikkibadzik3948 2 жыл бұрын

So pretty! I love seeing your bars that you painted. They look so good!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cyndifischer3421 Жыл бұрын

You did a beautiful job!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lindabrendle211 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MrsJax304 2 жыл бұрын

You did an amazing job. Beautiful work

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jeanniesmith6766 2 жыл бұрын

Great save ---the piece looks awesome --Love the Frogs!!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! ☺🐸

@ashleysmith1149 2 жыл бұрын

I love it!!! Thank you so much for taking it & giving it another chance at life. I think Sally would love the color you choose 🥰

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Ashley ☺❤

@joannvervillelong2694 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial!!!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@helenaneumann1872 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't sure if this cheaply manufactured dresser was worth the effort. But your result is convincing. Very pretty!! & Happy Easter...

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@barbaradevan7605 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this color. I'm going to try it out on a small side table. Always enjoy watching your transformations.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Let me know how it goes :)

@kimberlyakers5923 2 жыл бұрын

You did a great job.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kimberly!

@gladysgarcia1313 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your informative narrative and quick pace. Color was something I'd never think of using but it turned out so well and neutral that I plan to use it on my next project. Good sequencing of before & after photos.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much---I really appreciate your feedback! Let me know how you like the paint!

@SimpleAsThatbyBhavika 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work! Really like the colour!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺

@TheKatejobe 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video. I'm trying to repair an MDF piece and looking for tips all over KZfaq. This was very helpful! And I think it turned out so beautiful!

@glencocoreacts3089 2 жыл бұрын

i am obsessed with this color! you choose well. the wallpaper lining the drawers was such a nice touch. amazing job. 🥰✨

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 💜

@ritameza2961 2 жыл бұрын

Its beutifull love the color and handles🦋

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@marywiklander-williams6493 2 жыл бұрын

Wow…what a stylish dresser you created

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺

@adinaderoy-stouffer5724 2 жыл бұрын

You did a really good job on this. I love the color, I may try it on something.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You should!

@katiemoyer8679 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. 💫 Ty for this vid. 👌

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that---thank you 😊

@juliep8495 2 жыл бұрын

Good job on the attention to detail.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@m249sawgunr Жыл бұрын

The reuse of a dresser in that kind of shape is pretty cool(very green) and the green color looks absolutely fabulous with the drawer pulls you ordered...as always...great job

@ChicAntiquebyHolly Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@gracieferguson1653 Жыл бұрын

Impressive. I’ve got a couple of MDF dressers. I thought the weee s lost cause. But thank you gir giving me hope

@ChicAntiquebyHolly Жыл бұрын

i'm so glad to help! you got this!!!

@nancyclark3049 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing transformation Holly! I love how meticulous you are!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

@CopperCactusDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously, what a chameleon color, definitely love how different it is in different light. This turned out gorgeous, Holly! So many issues but you brought it back to life. Haaaaaaate when that happens with hardware screws!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it totally is and I love it too!! Thank you so much ❤ It happens way too often and I still get mad every time 😂

@whynotredesign 2 жыл бұрын

Hampton Olive is one of my favorite Silk colors. This dresser looks amazing now. 💚

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites too! Thank you ☺

@cherylmcguire7960 Жыл бұрын

You really did a great job! That looks beautiful. Thank you so much for the video. I have an MDF to do and I was like shaking. I didn’t even think I wanted to do it but now I’m ready to go. Thank you again.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly Жыл бұрын

oh my goodness that makes my day to hear. i am so glad to help. you can do this 💪

@hekios888s6 Жыл бұрын

Great refresh! In my experience finishing outside greatly reduces the time you have to work with the paint whether its extra air flow, warmth or sun it dries faster leading to more brush strokes showing.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly Жыл бұрын

yes that very well may be true. i enjoy my time more working outside so it's okay :)

@VintageAndPainted 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job Hols. This colour is timeless and you did a fantastic job. MDF is not my favorite to work with but you totally tackled it and won!!!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Sarah 💜 I really don't like refinishing MDF pieces either, but if they are on their way to the trash, I try my best to save them when I can.

@ondinadixon1875 2 жыл бұрын

You did a Fabulous job ! The colour looks Gorgeous 👍 Didn’t think ide like that colour , but once it was Finished I Loved it 👍❤️the liners and the Handles

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@RelaxingRestoration 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like the bubbled up area on the bottom sides sanded out smoothly. At first I would have considered adding a piece of wood trim to cover it. Nice work!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

That would work too! Thanks for watching!

@sherrismith5258 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. The change is amazing. I don't really have a preference in colors. I like them all😀

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I like them all too ❤

@christinefeucht8668 Жыл бұрын

Great job. Thanks for sharing your technique for MDF. I’ll be referring back to this video when I do my next MDF piece. Suggestion: when using all in one paints...... paint indoors.

@faeriesmak 2 жыл бұрын

That turned out really well. I actually have that same dresser. I never thought to change the hardware on it. I might do that. It would update it a lot by just doing that.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hardware can make a huge difference, even without painting. It's such an easy way to change up the style of the piece ☺

@faeriesmak 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChicAntiquebyHolly I agree! Especially when your piece has those weird, elaborate, 70's-80's style knocker things on it!

@STEPHAN1808 Жыл бұрын

Great job! Try Japanese wallpaper for lining drawers.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly Жыл бұрын

thanks!

@emilykrahn3185 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good. Especially love the hardware and the drawer liners I wish there was a link for those two.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

www.homedepot.com/p/Liberty-3-in-76-mm-Center-to-Center-Bronze-with-Copper-Highlights-Half-Round-Foot-Drawer-Pull-10-Pack-P39955L-VBC-U1/202824442 www.amazon.com/Erfoni-Wallpaper-Adhesive-Watercolor-Decorative/dp/B09D75PYQT/ref=sr_1_11?gclid=CjwKCAjwo8-SBhAlEiwAopc9W2DoOg6iN4_xmP6Y-zyvOfyzIlYFRRWIF5HA0LCM4AjPY47yn74edxoCiqEQAvD_BwE&hvadid=557618253734&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9032948&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=9894183313201304549&hvtargid=kwd-813966784485&hydadcr=8756_13505110&keywords=peel+%26+stick+wallpaper+green&qid=1649667350&sr=8-11

@morganyoung7046 Жыл бұрын

It looks amazing! I would love to know how you repaired the damaged corner on the bottom drawer.

@regor4830 2 жыл бұрын

What a big, no, I mean HUGE difference!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! ☺

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@kafraccica1047 Жыл бұрын

Great job!!! Looks beautiful...wish you could fix my side tables :)

@ChicAntiquebyHolly Жыл бұрын

aww thank you so much ❤

@richewilson6394 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job, I saw a similar dresser on the Facebook marketplace, better condition. Idk what color to use.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

I'd definitely recommend this color! I think it would also look pretty in a dusty pink, light gray, or creamy white.

@patriciarobinson5909 2 жыл бұрын

Could you use clear wax as a topcoat? You answered my question! Thank you! Great work!

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! ☺ Thanks for watching!

@carolineward9303 Жыл бұрын

This is great! I’ve just picked up a set of drawers and the plastic covering is coming off the top of the mdf on the top and other small areas. Can I do the same as this and take off the film in the damaged areas and fill and then sand over the top? I’m wanting to paint it also. 😊

@ChicAntiquebyHolly Жыл бұрын

yes i would do the same thing i did. it's very important to seal with shellac so don't forget that part! i can't remember what wood filler i used in this video but you should proabably use bondo all purpose filler for extra durability.

@glutenfreekz 4 ай бұрын

Amazing job. I have a coffee table that is part mdf/particle board and wanted to lime wash the top once sanded. Do you think this is a possibility?

@nikkibadzik3948 2 жыл бұрын

P.s. love the bloopers

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😄

@AshleeLang-ej9mf Жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece! But how did you fix the corner of that bottom drawer?

@ChicAntiquebyHolly Жыл бұрын

i "rebuilt" it using bondo!

@manolaola1 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Can I ask how did you fix the damage to the front of the bottom drawer? Was it with the wood filler?

@larissasebben9407 10 ай бұрын

That’s what I was thinking too. How did she fix that?

@robertblahnik7685 10 ай бұрын

I noticed you didn't replace the internal hardware. Would have been nice to do that.

@eddieadams4770 2 жыл бұрын

That looks really nice. What did you sell it for? Seems like the market is horrible right now.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The market seems to be different for everyone, but it hasn't been the best in my area lately. I don't share the business side here on KZfaq, but I always share when my pieces sell over on Instagram. Thanks for watching!

@eddieadams4770 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChicAntiquebyHolly Nope. Not chasing an answer. never mind.

@pamhernandez6565 2 ай бұрын

How did you fix the corner of the last drawer? I didn’t see that in the video.

@Moknowsnothing 8 ай бұрын

How come you started with 120 and not less? I’m trying to learn

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@teresazigmont134 Жыл бұрын

Needs transfers and gilding wax . its pretty

@ChicAntiquebyHolly Жыл бұрын

agree to disagree!

@rsimmons3726 2 жыл бұрын

Where did u get your gloves?

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Home Depot!

@tennawan 2 жыл бұрын

Ngl I was a bit worried for a sec until you said Dixie Belle made the Silk product. It's not a Chic Antique video without Dixie Belle

@tennawan 2 жыл бұрын

Also frogs supremacy

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir 🙌

@Grandadflipsfurniture 2 жыл бұрын

This just goes to show even the cheapest furniture can be made good. After all, not every piece is solid oak or walnut.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, true!

@debkeyworth8429 2 жыл бұрын

I watched because there was a damaged corner of the bottom drawer. Where is the footage of you fixing the corner of the MDF ? I watched this twice and there is nothing. Im working on a piece with a chunk out of the corner . So disappointing when you show the damage and then don’t show how you fixed it.

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

I hit record on my camera and the battery died a few seconds later without my knowledge. I used the same wood filler as I used on the top, built it up in small layers, and sanded it smooth. I forgot to mention this in the video. I apologize.

@debkeyworth8429 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChicAntiquebyHolly Thank you . Did you shellac over it to keep it strong at all ? I’m finding my wood putty doesn’t want to stick to the MDF .

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

@@debkeyworth8429 yes I did use shellac over everything. I would recommend the filler I used as it’s very strong and adheres to almost every surface. You could also use Bondo wood filler, which is even stronger. It’s just harder to sand. If you are still struggling, I would recommend drilling a pilot hole and putting a small screw in the damaged area and leave the screw head exposed. Then the wood filler will attach to the screw and have a stronger bond.

@debkeyworth8429 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChicAntiquebyHolly wonderful suggestions… thank you !

@ChicAntiquebyHolly 2 жыл бұрын

@@debkeyworth8429 of course. Hope it goes well 🙏🏻