Repairing and Refinishing a Water Damaged MCM Dresser

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  • Опубліковано 9 січ 2025

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  • @some-idea
    @some-idea 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video and appreciate you keeping in the bits that didn’t go so well. End result is lovely!
    Sometimes the bubbled veneer can be fixed by using a dry iron (dry cloth and no steam) rather than steaming a damp cloth. It depends on the glue type and how deteriorated it is. Less is more - if you heat (or steam) too much, you can remove the veneer completely. Once you have heated enough to get it down, clamp a flat block over it and leave it to cool. Any moisture with particle board will give you problems. Solid wood substrates are a little more forgiving.

    • @Restorations.by.Rachel
      @Restorations.by.Rachel  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you, that is very helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to do that!

  • @VtotheG2885
    @VtotheG2885 7 місяців тому +1

    Great job! Thanks for showing us the sometimes painful process. You saved this piece and it has a beautiful new life. On to the next!

  • @kimzimmerman2492
    @kimzimmerman2492 7 місяців тому +1

    Oh WOW! I agree that it would have been nice to restore to original but dang girl, you nailed this!! I am in love with the cabinet color and against that the wood drawers and pulls are stunning! Thank you so much for taking us through your journey and the problems you encountered. It always helps to see and understand “real life” situations and yes it would have been nice to have more of a profit but this was one heck of a learning project that your audience appreciates and learns along with you. For the piece I think you did an outstanding job! I too love online auctions they are sort of addicting though 😊

    • @Restorations.by.Rachel
      @Restorations.by.Rachel  7 місяців тому

      Thank you for such a kind, thoughtful and encouraging comment, Kim! My goal is to help others learn alongside me - to see both the good and the bad. You are so right - the auctions can be addictive! I still have several items from auction, but I have stayed away lately.😅

  • @Gills.V
    @Gills.V 7 місяців тому +1

    The furniture flipping struggle is real!!! Another stunning piece!! Keep keeping it real, because that just how it honestly it goes!

  • @tinamintz738
    @tinamintz738 6 місяців тому

    Your struggle was real, but damn girl, you nailed it! It's gorgeous 😍.

  • @veronicarusso5564
    @veronicarusso5564 7 місяців тому +2

    Love how this came out. Beautifully done!

  • @mesquitemagic
    @mesquitemagic 7 місяців тому +1

    It came out gorgeous.

  • @melodywilson5255
    @melodywilson5255 7 місяців тому

    Wowowow! You are giving me ideas. I got a nice set. The dresser is fine but the night stand is bubble city. I'm sad the iron didn't work... But maybe I can do this combo!

    • @Restorations.by.Rachel
      @Restorations.by.Rachel  7 місяців тому

      Thank you, Melody! I hope it was helpful and yours works out. If not, I’m sure you could totally do this combo! Thanks for watching.💜

  • @phoenixfurniturestudio
    @phoenixfurniturestudio 7 місяців тому

    This looks great, you did a great job working with what you got 😍👏 Furniture flipping is rarely easy or straight forward 😂 Subscribed, and looking forward to seeing more 🤩👏

    • @Restorations.by.Rachel
      @Restorations.by.Rachel  7 місяців тому +1

      Hahaha SO true! It certainly keeps you on your toes.😅 Thanks so much for subscribing!💜💜

  • @kimbramo5787
    @kimbramo5787 7 місяців тому +1

    Love the black top! Another beautiful job!!

  • @NanaGigi2025
    @NanaGigi2025 7 місяців тому +1

    Gorgeous. Well done.

  • @mhfarmgirl1969
    @mhfarmgirl1969 23 дні тому

    So pretty and you are one tough woman!! All those hiccups and you kept going!! Good for you!!

    • @Restorations.by.Rachel
      @Restorations.by.Rachel  22 дні тому

      Thanks, it was a real challenge, but I’m glad I stuck with it!😊 Those walnut drawers were totally worth it.😍

  • @danielleweston1492
    @danielleweston1492 7 місяців тому +1

    Appreciate your honesty! This is hard work!

    • @Restorations.by.Rachel
      @Restorations.by.Rachel  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, Danielle! My hope with the channel is to be honest about my wins and losses. It surely is hard work. Addictive, too.😂

  • @catherine5166
    @catherine5166 7 місяців тому

    I like to “wet sand” with 600 grit before my last coat. Silky smooth.

    • @Restorations.by.Rachel
      @Restorations.by.Rachel  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for the suggestion. I have heard of people wet sanding, but I haven’t researched it much. I need to look into it more. Appreciate you watching and commenting.💜

  • @tychism3586
    @tychism3586 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow I’ve never seen that technique used on water damaged veneer

    • @Restorations.by.Rachel
      @Restorations.by.Rachel  7 місяців тому +1

      I was a little afraid to try it, but have seen a few others do it with success. Maybe next time it will for me if I need to try it again.

  • @SurprisedTuningFork-bh1vy
    @SurprisedTuningFork-bh1vy 7 місяців тому +1

    The reason ur poly bubbles is bc poly cannot be over stroked with a brush. Best way is to brush in one smooth stroke in one direction and avoid repeat strokes as that can remove poly

  • @rtovarstetson
    @rtovarstetson 7 місяців тому

    Great job! I'm wondering if your grain was so pronounced due to the wet rag raising the gran again after you sended...😊 Using mineral spirits instead won't raise the wood grain. Love this piece!!!

  • @kaycox5555
    @kaycox5555 6 місяців тому

    BEAUTIFUL

  • @tychism3586
    @tychism3586 7 місяців тому +1

    Love it!!

  • @enriquezmaria7281
    @enriquezmaria7281 2 місяці тому

    Looks amazing!!!
    Was the white powder looking bumps from the milk paint product you were using?

    • @Restorations.by.Rachel
      @Restorations.by.Rachel  2 місяці тому

      Thank you! It very well may have been. It came in liquid form already, and I made sure to stir and strain before spraying it so I’m not sure what happened.

    • @enriquezmaria7281
      @enriquezmaria7281 2 місяці тому

      @ it came out beautiful.
      I would try that product again but on cardboard. This way you at least know if it’s that and notify the paint store.

    • @Restorations.by.Rachel
      @Restorations.by.Rachel  2 місяці тому +1

      @@enriquezmaria7281great idea - thank you!

  • @Ontheflipside2021
    @Ontheflipside2021 7 місяців тому

    I think you should add some legs. That will elevate it so much

    • @Restorations.by.Rachel
      @Restorations.by.Rachel  7 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, Annetta. I agree. I failed to mention that I considered it, but adding the necessary support pieces would’ve been really tricky bc of the brace pieces that were already in the corners. I didn’t feel up to the challenge.😅 My next video/piece I will be adding them tho!

    • @Ontheflipside2021
      @Ontheflipside2021 7 місяців тому

      @@Restorations.by.Rachel oh I can’t wait