Uncovering hidden potential: Refinishing this dresser in a natural wood look.

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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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Пікірлер: 93

@Restorations.by.Rachel 15 күн бұрын

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!

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

Thank you!! I often marvel at how pretty raw wood is, it’s nice to let it be 😊

@chelseasummers2365 15 күн бұрын

I gotta be honest I think the original color looked a lot nicer.

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

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.

@Dahliaismypassion 14 күн бұрын

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.

@margotjones7168 7 күн бұрын

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 ❣️❣️

@rescuedbyamy Күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊 it is one of my all-time fav’s.

@vyvyienewalser6798 12 күн бұрын

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.

@rescuedbyamy 12 күн бұрын

Thank you! I loved working on it and giving it a more light and natural look 😍

@bettinabarry8423 15 күн бұрын

I'm not a fan of paint wash, but you knock this one out of the ballpark!! It looks fantastic 😍

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

Thank you! I wasn’t a fan of paint wash either until I got the hang of it 🤣

@brendaprice4664 13 күн бұрын

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~}

@rescuedbyamy 13 күн бұрын

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 🥰

@brendaprice4664 12 күн бұрын

@@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~}

@user-my6sz1bv6o 14 күн бұрын

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.

@rescuedbyamy 14 күн бұрын

Thank you! And that is so well explained! 👏👏👏

@rickcollins4762 15 күн бұрын

Beautiful!!! The light color just suits this piece.

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

Yes I agree! Especially with the brass hardware 😍 Thanks for watching!

@paulakemp8432 13 күн бұрын

I love the new color!! so pretty...

@rescuedbyamy 12 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@kristinwade9873 13 күн бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! LOVE the light color! Great work!

@rescuedbyamy 13 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!! I love the lighter wood look too 🥰

@veronicakiyoko5862 13 күн бұрын

I love the liner in the drawers, what a fabulous idea, thank you!

@rescuedbyamy 13 күн бұрын

You’re so welcome! I’m totally hooked on adding drawer liners to my pieces now 🤣

@janetrodriguez914 13 күн бұрын

That piece turned out beautifully. You did a great job! Love it!

@rescuedbyamy 13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! It really is a beautiful piece, just needed an update. 🥰

@dshey6802 15 күн бұрын

1000x better. That is a beautiful color.

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

Thank you! So light and airy 😊

@rbo2855 14 күн бұрын

Love it!! I would have purchased it from you!

@rescuedbyamy 14 күн бұрын

Biggest compliment!! Thank you! 😊

@melissabryant9766 15 күн бұрын

Yes! I love the natural wood look! It's beautiful!

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

Me too, it really seems to suit the style of this piece. Thanks for watching!

@melindachitty2638 14 күн бұрын

Love the light finish!

@rescuedbyamy 13 күн бұрын

Thank you, me too 🥰

@lindapowers6845 14 күн бұрын

I love the finished look

@rescuedbyamy 13 күн бұрын

Thank you! It was a joy to work on it 😊

@nadirschulz6701 15 күн бұрын

Very beautiful! Congratulations!🌷🌷

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@lisalally 15 күн бұрын

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. 😀🇮🇪

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

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.

@jantrapnell01able 14 күн бұрын

Perfect!! Well done!

@rescuedbyamy 13 күн бұрын

Thanks so much. Loved being able to give it a softer look 😊

@StoriedFurnitureCo 15 күн бұрын

I know that dresser! I love it!

@StoriedFurnitureCo 15 күн бұрын

Why are you such a fan of the Gen Finishes top coat as opposed to a mainstream brand?

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

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.

@angelicamaria6715 8 күн бұрын

Beautiful color! ❤❤❤

@rescuedbyamy Күн бұрын

Thank you! Yes I love the color too 🥰

@lisatoler3400 10 күн бұрын

Love the piece.

@rescuedbyamy 10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@sandragage9446 12 күн бұрын

Beautiful!

@rescuedbyamy 11 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@shellyannray3601 11 күн бұрын

I think this is absolutely stunning!! ❤

@rescuedbyamy 11 күн бұрын

I’m a little biased, but I think so too 🥹

@patriciareidinger4071 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for not painting it. You did a lovely job.

@rescuedbyamy 14 күн бұрын

Truly my pleasure 😊

@lisadiamondstein4256 13 күн бұрын

Beautiful work

@rescuedbyamy 13 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

@elizabethpark4832 8 күн бұрын

It's just lovely ❤

@rescuedbyamy Күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

@user-zt2sq5ow3d 14 күн бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@rescuedbyamy 14 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@franceswright8277 15 күн бұрын

It is stunning ❤

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

@StoriedFurnitureCo 15 күн бұрын

Stunning work!

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

Thanks! Loved working on such a nice piece 🥰

@StoriedFurnitureCo 15 күн бұрын

@@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!

@noelenedutton4744 8 күн бұрын

This is beautiful. Love it. You have a good voice for video. Some great tips here. Well done 🌸👏🏻

@rescuedbyamy Күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@amyp7349 11 күн бұрын

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!

@rescuedbyamy 11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!! I hope it’s helpful if you’re doing any furniture projects 😊

@goldylocks9564 15 күн бұрын

wow

@sophiachristo7546 13 күн бұрын

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

@rescuedbyamy 12 күн бұрын

😭 Thank you so much!! It was already a gorgeous piece, but giving it a lighter more natural color was definitely the way to go.

@MariaHernandez-lb8gk 14 күн бұрын

This piece looks great. Love the light natural wood color. Looks amazing.

@rescuedbyamy 14 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! It’s a different kind of elegant now 😊

@oreobenavidez953 15 күн бұрын

Yes I love the natural look looks classic

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

Thank you! Me too 🥹

@mariadelcarmenlozano8580 15 күн бұрын

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

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! It was a lot of work but I’m so happy with how it turned out 😊

@susanreed5490 15 күн бұрын

Wow, soooo pretty! That look is really trending right now. I don't blame you for wanting to keep it, lol. I would too! ;)

@rescuedbyamy 15 күн бұрын

Thank you! I’ll probably may not ever come across it again, but you never know!

@nancyclark3049 13 күн бұрын

❤

@wendyhall24 12 күн бұрын

Really great job. How much does something like this go for?

@rescuedbyamy 11 күн бұрын

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 😅

@lisatoler3400 10 күн бұрын

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.

@rescuedbyamy 10 күн бұрын

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!!

@lisatoler3400 9 күн бұрын

@@rescuedbyamy Thank you for the info. It helps the research process. I enjoy your work.