The FLAKIEST dresser of all time... Furniture Restoration

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2022
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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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  • @marinamarioni6384
    @marinamarioni6384 Рік тому +264

    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
      @cathyhendrickson9640 Рік тому +7

      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
      @ranestorypictures1738 Рік тому +2

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

    • @patgordon5757
      @patgordon5757 9 місяців тому +1

      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
      @toniisaacson6282 7 місяців тому

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

    • @patgordon5757
      @patgordon5757 7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @Objective-Observer
    @Objective-Observer Рік тому +1321

    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
      @Objective-Observer Рік тому +95

      @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
      @lonnarheaj Рік тому +30

      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
      @cferguson3368 Рік тому +13

      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
      @prcervi Рік тому +1

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

    • @arnearne12345
      @arnearne12345 Рік тому +5

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

  • @nanya1159
    @nanya1159 Рік тому +157

    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.

  • @IntergalacticSpaceKitten
    @IntergalacticSpaceKitten Рік тому +114

    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
    @ReconstructingEmily Рік тому +54

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

  • @AwkwardAuggie
    @AwkwardAuggie 7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @Boomerinthewild62
    @Boomerinthewild62 Рік тому +365

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

  • @10tus61
    @10tus61 Рік тому +221

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

  • @patriciamoody3137
    @patriciamoody3137 Рік тому +11

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

  • @1953lili
    @1953lili Рік тому +3

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

  • @katielin2379
    @katielin2379 Рік тому +67

    The bare wood grain is stunning.

  • @marianafn1989
    @marianafn1989 Рік тому +6

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

  • @crafterscrapbook
    @crafterscrapbook Рік тому +68

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

  • @the._.musical._.flute._
    @the._.musical._.flute._ Рік тому +21

    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
      @sueuustalu9387 7 місяців тому +3

      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.

  • @sureshot311
    @sureshot311 Рік тому +34

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

  • @indie825
    @indie825 Рік тому +21

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

    • @forevergogo
      @forevergogo Рік тому

      You think those are something, I gotta tell you about how the kids played with my hairy legs in the pool!
      ua-cam.com/video/3DbE2SmV2bs/v-deo.html

  • @Flippingdrawers
    @Flippingdrawers Рік тому +9

    👋👋👋your editing is so cool

  • @cathyjackson5959
    @cathyjackson5959 Рік тому +10

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

  • @sirpartybutter4329
    @sirpartybutter4329 Рік тому +59

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

  • @dessertman1181
    @dessertman1181 Рік тому +75

    The corner camouflage was brilliant great job love your channel

  • @vbee3571
    @vbee3571 Рік тому +43

    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! 🌟

  • @mozu517
    @mozu517 Рік тому +12

    Thanks for showing and explaining your techniques. 👍💯

  • @donnerpartyofone2723
    @donnerpartyofone2723 Рік тому +83

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

    • @MusicLover-ox5kd
      @MusicLover-ox5kd Рік тому +5

      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.

  • @jill552
    @jill552 Рік тому +15

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

  • @chantelnovelle7134
    @chantelnovelle7134 Рік тому +15

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

  • @Moon-fv5sz
    @Moon-fv5sz Рік тому +5

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

  • @menjen72
    @menjen72 Рік тому +11

    Love your work! I could watch all day!

  • @bluecurlygirl
    @bluecurlygirl Рік тому +59

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

  • @heatherradford1994
    @heatherradford1994 Рік тому +19

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

  • @naomilinford7308
    @naomilinford7308 12 днів тому

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

  • @rissastellar
    @rissastellar Рік тому +7

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

  • @abigailhamilton8983
    @abigailhamilton8983 Рік тому +20

    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! 👍👍

  • @catofthecastle1681
    @catofthecastle1681 Рік тому +36

    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.

  • @Zm4rf
    @Zm4rf Рік тому +9

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

  • @neilschipper3741
    @neilschipper3741 Рік тому +13

    Great job on the dresser and the video!

  • @tonipope3164
    @tonipope3164 Рік тому +3

    Loved the old- west gun slinger intro!

  • @adascraps
    @adascraps Рік тому +19

    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.

  • @lynnjankura6263
    @lynnjankura6263 Рік тому +10

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

  • @carmenhernandezperez9824
    @carmenhernandezperez9824 Рік тому +7

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

  • @lenabbixby7409
    @lenabbixby7409 Рік тому +5

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

  • @ChicAntiquebyHolly
    @ChicAntiquebyHolly Рік тому +1

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

  • @melissalorden5789
    @melissalorden5789 Рік тому +38

    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!!!

  • @tomnesterak1116
    @tomnesterak1116 Рік тому +2

    You had me at the “Six Million Dollar Man” sound effects. Great video.

  • @gladysanderson1351
    @gladysanderson1351 9 місяців тому +1

    What a huge improvement for that dresser with beautiful lines! Love watching your videos… I learn soo much!

  • @Shatterspeed
    @Shatterspeed Рік тому +2

    I LOVE the sander transition. So good.

  • @nashamayy
    @nashamayy Рік тому +8

    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! 👏

  • @sharonshields1482
    @sharonshields1482 Рік тому +7

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

  • @74bobby
    @74bobby Рік тому +2

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

  • @jytoronto7534
    @jytoronto7534 Рік тому +12

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

  • @terrirouleau4758
    @terrirouleau4758 Рік тому +5

    Just 😮 What a great job.

  • @ibz8455
    @ibz8455 Рік тому +8

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

  • @nayeemarashid8032
    @nayeemarashid8032 Рік тому +2

    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

  • @MamaJamu
    @MamaJamu Рік тому +2

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

  • @angelarose.1989
    @angelarose.1989 Рік тому +11

    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.

  • @adamfitch965
    @adamfitch965 Рік тому +61

    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.

  • @RED-cy7ig
    @RED-cy7ig Рік тому +16

    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.

  • @flatlander6442
    @flatlander6442 Рік тому +2

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

  • @lilithanne5506
    @lilithanne5506 Рік тому +2

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

  • @ZussieMakesit
    @ZussieMakesit Рік тому +7

    Love the sanding transition!! Really cool effects as always!!

  • @gladyssanchez5928
    @gladyssanchez5928 Рік тому +3

    Short and sweet 😋 Brilliant as always.

  • @heyhope326
    @heyhope326 Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @m_paul9286
    @m_paul9286 Рік тому +7

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

  • @SalvagedInspirations
    @SalvagedInspirations Рік тому +2

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

  • @daniiijl
    @daniiijl Рік тому +3

    Everything about this was satisfying 🤗

  • @MadCityModern
    @MadCityModern Рік тому +8

    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

  • @kathyl5610
    @kathyl5610 Рік тому +9

    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.

  • @LB-px9td
    @LB-px9td 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @nevillesmith9795
    @nevillesmith9795 Рік тому +11

    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👍👌

  • @kathleenhernandez2292
    @kathleenhernandez2292 Рік тому +3

    It's beautiful

  • @trinaminihan3170
    @trinaminihan3170 Рік тому +2

    Wow! Beautiful piece and workmanship.

  • @vidhoard
    @vidhoard Рік тому +2

    It looks so much better than before!!

  • @FrancieleAlvess
    @FrancieleAlvess Рік тому +8

    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 :)

  • @robertspina6126
    @robertspina6126 Рік тому +10

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

  • @MattTheLyon
    @MattTheLyon Рік тому +4

    That turned out beautiful, wowza

  • @nancydugas3022
    @nancydugas3022 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely stunning.

  • @karenfix8434
    @karenfix8434 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful!

  • @treeflamingo
    @treeflamingo Рік тому +1

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

  • @mlnuniada
    @mlnuniada Рік тому +8

    Epic transitions in this one. Nice editing! 😀

  • @CaitlinKohler
    @CaitlinKohler Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful dresser. Great work!

  • @MickyLiscious
    @MickyLiscious Рік тому +3

    Your garden is magnificent 😍🤎

  • @deangood8908
    @deangood8908 Рік тому +5

    Amazing restoration

  • @maryannschumacher1370
    @maryannschumacher1370 Рік тому

    It always cracks me up when you mix things on a photograph that I think is an actual piece of furniture! 🤣🤣 That's so funny and clever.! Fabulous video! 🌞👍♥️

  • @ebonist3860
    @ebonist3860 Рік тому +18

    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"

  • @jari.tokimeki
    @jari.tokimeki Рік тому +11

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

  • @patriciagraves752
    @patriciagraves752 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful job, what a charming piece now.

  • @marieesposito9145
    @marieesposito9145 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely beautiful 😍 l love your filming as well.

  • @Morimegami
    @Morimegami Рік тому +2

    the way you work is just wonderful 💘

  • @MrsJax304
    @MrsJax304 Рік тому +2

    Amazing work as always. Your garden is so beautiful

  • @paulaheuser5200
    @paulaheuser5200 Рік тому +3

    AMAZING!!!!!! Love your channel. Love your work!!!!!! Wow!

  • @baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134

    Amazing transformation ❤️

  • @CL-we8tn
    @CL-we8tn Рік тому +2

    Beautifully done.

  • @buffybufff
    @buffybufff Рік тому +2

    Turned out amazing! 💛

  • @JohnPatersonAu
    @JohnPatersonAu Рік тому +10

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

  • @grammybear4226
    @grammybear4226 Рік тому +4

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

  • @ratotinha
    @ratotinha Рік тому +7

    Beautiful work! Love your editing btw 😊

  • @Maitree15
    @Maitree15 Рік тому +2

    Love watching you, thank you !

  • @minarixpottery3074
    @minarixpottery3074 Рік тому +2

    Love everything you do 😘

  • @ExLibris-Alys
    @ExLibris-Alys 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful Andy. Watching the paint flaking off in sheets was sooo satisfying, a bit like peeling off sunburn ☺️

  • @komorebihouse7272
    @komorebihouse7272 Рік тому +2

    So satisfying. I always look forward to your videos!

  • @clinttaylor7786
    @clinttaylor7786 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful restore, loved the camouflage on the repairs also!