I take you through all my steps - and supplies are linked below - as I strip down and refinish this boring brown mid century modern dresser. No, I didn't paint it, and you won’t believe what this lucky estate sale find looks like now!
-- TIMESTAMPS --
00:00 Saving this Old Dresser: Refinishing without Paint
00:48 How to find the manufacturer and year
01:14 Scrape and strip off the old finish
02:12 Sanding & prep for stain
03:37 Apply gel stain
04:02 Apply the top coat
04:18 Clean the old brass hardware
04:33 Final details
04:55 The big reveal
🔗 LINKS 🔗
-- PRODUCTS USED --
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Bahco 2.5” Carbide Scraper
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Kleen Strip Finish Remover
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General Finishes Oil Based Gel Stain (Antique Walnut)
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General Finishes Arm R Seal (satin)
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