Stripping Nasty Paint

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025

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  • @avivat3010
    @avivat3010 4 місяці тому +44

    You always turn sad furniture into beautiful examples of woodwork! Thank you Trena!

  • @JamesDeese
    @JamesDeese 4 місяці тому +31

    I look forward to the weekly visit as if you are a sister who prepares a good meal for me. And, indeed, you do every time. The feast of your shared skills is filling every time!

  • @26beegee
    @26beegee 4 місяці тому +10

    Love that rich brown on both of those tables. Gives them such an elegant look. Nice to see the progress on your new shop. How exciting for you! Being an investor makes me feel a very personal attachment to your success. You remind me so much of my oldest daughter - she also has a strong work ethic and a contagiously vibrant personality! 🥰 The kind of people who attract others to them - colorful flowers for hummingbirds! 🌺

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  4 місяці тому

      Thankyou. She is boarded 15 minutes from me. But not a home yet 🥰

  • @lomax6620
    @lomax6620 4 місяці тому +14

    I do believe Trena could turn a toad into a prince. Nice work as always.

  • @stitchann
    @stitchann 4 місяці тому +10

    Beautiful little table. I loved the close up of the stripper bubbling on the leg glue.

  • @kylesmith1786
    @kylesmith1786 4 місяці тому +19

    You really transformed that table from almost trash to a fabulous piece of furniture. Love it!!

  • @FireAngelOfLondon
    @FireAngelOfLondon 4 місяці тому +5

    Your devotion to quality always shines through, whether the job is large or small. A lot of people might have just sanded and filled that old repair to make it less conspicuous, but not in your shop, you _had_ to do it properly and remake the repair. Truly an inspiration.

  • @hjemison
    @hjemison 4 місяці тому +10

    Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something new. Using a heat gun to loosen glue and then stripper to remove the glue is a neat trick. Thanks!

  • @AnnewithanA73
    @AnnewithanA73 4 місяці тому +7

    Just add a doily and a vase of flowers. History comes alive.😊❤

    • @BarneyR-u2d
      @BarneyR-u2d 4 місяці тому +1

      @@AnnewithanA73 one thing I’ve noticed, whatever Trena touches, it’s alive for another couple hundred years. 😊

  • @weldabar
    @weldabar 4 місяці тому +9

    The before/after is a night-and-day difference. I love the new look.

  • @johnmccoy9653
    @johnmccoy9653 4 місяці тому +9

    Gorgeous work as usual, Trena! And the slab is in for the new shop! Congratulations!

  • @charmclean6273
    @charmclean6273 4 місяці тому +11

    Fantastic work as always you show as much respect for small projects as you do big ones❤️❤️

  • @j.c.linden
    @j.c.linden 4 місяці тому +10

    Ooooo actual workshop progress happening, how great!

  • @CCGirl-rl3lg
    @CCGirl-rl3lg 4 місяці тому +3

    Amazing as always. I have a little half-table that needs some help. You give me knowledge and confidence. Thanks for all of the free restoration videos! Aside - my husband and I visited the Mystic Seaport museum in CT (USA). They have a working wooden ship yard, where they train young people in the trade of repairing, building, and restoring wooden ships, so the skill is passed onto new generations. Very cool. They cut trees down for masts and dry them out as in the old days Thought you might appreciate this info. Not furniture, but related. I hope your videos can teach the younger gen a skill that we need to maintain.

    • @katsleggsful
      @katsleggsful 4 місяці тому +2

      Hi from CT! Glad you enjoyed your trip here. We are a history laden state and Mystic is one of our best tourist locations.

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  4 місяці тому

      Thankyou! That sounds really cool!

  • @trep53
    @trep53 4 місяці тому +2

    Wow you transformed that table into something special. Watching how you work is interesting,

  • @josephkerley363
    @josephkerley363 4 місяці тому +2

    Crass to elegant ... wonderful finish! It's ready for another 100 years!

  • @JAResto
    @JAResto 4 місяці тому +2

    Went from tweety bird to a swan. 👏👏 Trena

  • @vickiel914
    @vickiel914 4 місяці тому +6

    First video of the day! Perfect way to start my Sunday, with a cup of coffee and my animals scampering around. That turned out so lovely.

  • @GeorgeKucy
    @GeorgeKucy 4 місяці тому +4

    Trena you have the ability to turn sows ear into a silk purse keep up the awesome work your love for your craft is an inspiration to many people including me 🌷🌷🌷🌷

  • @Southeastgeorgiapeach
    @Southeastgeorgiapeach 4 місяці тому +4

    Trena, terrific job of correcting all the problems this little table had! I just rescued an antique Eastlake table recently. Someone had slapped 5 different coats of paint on it and it looked awful! When I saw it in a junk shop, I bought it. I used Citristrip to get into all the nooks and crannies that it had in the legs and table top. It took me 2 months to complete this project between hurricane Debby occurring with all its rainfall and then very hot weather here in Georgia. But I persevered and now have a beautiful restored table. Always enjoy your videos!

  • @markduncan6690
    @markduncan6690 Місяць тому

    Those Musical Vibes go hand in hand with your excellent work

  • @stephenlines9431
    @stephenlines9431 4 місяці тому +2

    Lots of great info about how/when to use various scraping/stripping techniques. Also never thought to use stripper to clean old glue out of previously failed repairs.
    Once stripped I was seing more of a honey finishing colour. You went for close to the original 'darkwood'. I'm guessing that if I had a chance to FEEL your final finish I'd be sold. Not everything works on camera. Love your work and the way that present it. THANKS.

  • @texanasimmons1761
    @texanasimmons1761 4 місяці тому +2

    My grandmother had a little table like this that I inherited. She called it a radio table because those old fashioned radios from the 1920s and 1930s sat on it.
    Nice restoration, thanks!❤

  • @jeanpaulbarthier4330
    @jeanpaulbarthier4330 4 місяці тому

    dear Trena once again you have restored to this little piece of furniture its original beauty which had disappeared under this horrible old paint, but what is more you have repaired its legs like a surgeon of lost causes, bravo to you for this wonderful restoration work . happy and have a good week to you and your family in Ontario.

  • @josephmccann4143
    @josephmccann4143 4 місяці тому

    You're so good at bringing out the "Beauty in the Mundane." The music should be your theme song.

  • @richnunn9633
    @richnunn9633 4 місяці тому

    You do great work with all your projects, would love to see customer reactions when the pieces are finished

  • @yolandehombroukx9813
    @yolandehombroukx9813 4 місяці тому +1

    From something you would not pick up on the street to a jewel. What a talent !

  • @juliakathryn2582
    @juliakathryn2582 4 місяці тому

    You are literally good for my heart. A few months ago, I had a stent put into the main artery of my heart, never knowing anything was wrong with it. It's so incredibly bizarre to me to know there is a man-made product in my heart! When I watch the incredible beauty you bring back to life, it makes me forget for a little while my fight back to recovery. Thank you for what you do. ❤

  • @Joans20thCentury
    @Joans20thCentury 4 місяці тому

    Another magical transformation, very nice finish.

  • @franceshurt3517
    @franceshurt3517 4 місяці тому +5

    Hi Trena and Laura, from cheap and nasty to sleek and classy, cheers !!!!😘👍👍👍

  • @eaglespirit3052
    @eaglespirit3052 4 місяці тому

    Yay! Concrete slab! Its getting real now. Cant wait to see the progress with the new shop!

  • @dianak4461
    @dianak4461 4 місяці тому

    Pretty little table and nice to see it properly repaired!

  • @auntietara
    @auntietara 4 місяці тому

    Lovely! Those tables are so handy to have. Beautiful result!

  • @amybucher5439
    @amybucher5439 4 місяці тому

    It looks wonderful & sturdy now. Good for decades more use!!

  • @diptronic
    @diptronic 4 місяці тому

    I’m so glad your customer brought this piece to you. The transformation from yard sale junk to delicate classic is amazing. Love that matte satin look on the top.
    You are such a pro!!
    Oh, and that new shop is going to be here before you know it!

  • @scanmead
    @scanmead 4 місяці тому +1

    Boy, that wood lube really does give a rich finish! It's like chocolate truffle for the eyes. 😋
    And PROGRESS! There is a foundation down! I can't wait for a guided tour of the finished shop! (It's gonna be heated, right?)

  • @dzymslizzy3641
    @dzymslizzy3641 4 місяці тому

    It came out looking great!
    I have a table almost identical to that! It was always in the front hall when I was growing up, and was a similar color. In the 60s, we painted all the dark woodwork in the house white, and my mother painted the table white, with gold accents in the turnings. It stayed in used for many years after, and I have it now. My late husband, who was an excellent woodworker, stripped it back and refinished it to the original, (but better)! Still have it, but it is no longer in use, but in storage. Not crazy about the style, and I never have liked dark wood finishes. For me, they seem to suck all the light and life from a room, especially the way they decorated back in the 30s, with EVERYTHING stained dark!

  • @megwolff58
    @megwolff58 4 місяці тому

    Wow! The finish was amazing. So lustrous.

  • @facundocancina3333
    @facundocancina3333 4 місяці тому

    Hermosa restauracion ,felicitaciones por la reconstruccion de su taller ,saludos para uds y para su amiga laura ,espero que realice algunos videos de sus trabajos con vidrio ,suerte

  • @fidgetshouse
    @fidgetshouse 4 місяці тому

    I love that you restore vernacular furniture with the same care as a high end piece. I love this little table and the hand rubbed finish. A other beautiful projdct.

  • @paulchapin4472
    @paulchapin4472 4 місяці тому

    YOU HAVE A SLAB!!! YAY!!! So glad things are finally moving forward for you. Love your show, Trena.

  • @donwilliams3626
    @donwilliams3626 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for showing us the electrical tape clamp. I have used it a few times and it really works.

  • @never2late289
    @never2late289 4 місяці тому

    Cute little sidetable! I love these small projects ❤ Oh wow, your new workshop is progressing 🙏. I'm so happy for you Trena 🍀🥳

  • @alanyoder7629
    @alanyoder7629 4 місяці тому +2

    Magnificent restoration !! As usual.😊❤❤

  • @karenharris2880
    @karenharris2880 4 місяці тому

    What a pretty final result! You'd have never known that such a pretty table was hiding under all that paint! Great job, and nice to see what progress is being made on your new shop! Can't wait for you to be all set up and able to spread out and have so much room to work!

  • @pseudomonad
    @pseudomonad 4 місяці тому +2

    I love watching you giving old stuff a new shiny future!

  • @yzenynot
    @yzenynot 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow.. I've never understood painting wood that doesn't need to be painted. Watching you bring this back to life was like having a ringside seat in the ER. The patient not only survives but will go on to live a long, rich life. Well done.

    • @shamrock4500
      @shamrock4500 4 місяці тому

      If you love a piece of furniture or whatever, and it gets water damaged, people paint them until they can have them restored.

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  4 місяці тому +1

      Thankyou!

  • @TheShizNat
    @TheShizNat 4 місяці тому

    Hooray for the progress on your shop!!!🎉❤

  • @guyfuller1369
    @guyfuller1369 4 місяці тому

    Such a pretty little table. It deserves better than yellow paint. And you saw to that properly.

  • @laineymcd4074
    @laineymcd4074 4 місяці тому +2

    It's late, time for b... oh look Trena has a new video.
    I shall have to bookmark this one. In the pile of furniture I inherited are a nest of tables that look a bit like this piece, right down to the crappy paint job. When I get to them, this video will come in handy. I love the look you achieved with the top. So much more to my taste than some of the lacquer, poly finishes.

  • @marylou8236
    @marylou8236 4 місяці тому +1

    Trena, you show so much respect for these beautiful pieces and the results are glorious! Blessings!

  • @KarlBunker
    @KarlBunker 4 місяці тому

    A simple little piece, but it looks like a thousand bucks when you finished with it!

  • @amalias8888
    @amalias8888 4 місяці тому

    Great job, as usual. Thanks for such interesting projects. I had a table like that....

  • @mollysheridan7134
    @mollysheridan7134 4 місяці тому

    So pretty! I had one of those tables and, for the life of me, I can’t remember where it went. Great to see that the slab is done for the workshop!

  • @KimNevelzer
    @KimNevelzer 4 місяці тому

    I have a little half round table that belonged to my grandfather. It was in sad shape when I got it and I had it professionally refinished. It is so pretty now and it is my treasure. You did this little table justice and now it is someone's treasure. ❤❤
    Cheers from the Finger Lakes of New York 🍷 🍷

  • @cindyfrye3026
    @cindyfrye3026 4 місяці тому

    I love the finish on the top with the wool wax.

  • @doloresbingham7956
    @doloresbingham7956 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful little table great job be safe. God bless.

  • @johnmolnar2957
    @johnmolnar2957 4 місяці тому

    Nice looking pad for the shop ! nice repair on the table too

  • @MrBrewsk
    @MrBrewsk 4 місяці тому

    Love the transformation of the table, and the Concrete looks good. Great video.

  • @jerrycratsenberg989
    @jerrycratsenberg989 4 місяці тому

    You are always much fun and I always learn something from you! Thanks for being so generous as to share your knowledge with us.

  • @anton1949
    @anton1949 4 місяці тому

    My favorite kind of table, have one like it but longer. Saves lots of room in the house. Well done as always.

  • @gaylejones-l4x
    @gaylejones-l4x 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for another beautiful job. And so glad to see progress being made on your new shop.

  • @lawrente
    @lawrente 4 місяці тому

    I just love your work, Trena! Another gem brought back to life!

  • @irenemeno3585
    @irenemeno3585 4 місяці тому

    Sweet little beauty ❤ So excited to see the Shop progress!!! 🎉👏🏼👏🏼

  • @Zardox2
    @Zardox2 4 місяці тому

    I remember these small half-round occasional tables from when I was a kid (... I am VERY old... hush, child.)
    Anyway, I wanted one for a small space... under a mirror, to hold a lamp.
    They don't make them any more.
    I was frustrated, and couldn't afford an antique.
    BUT, (days later... after giving up) I was walking up a street near my apt., one was on the street.
    Owner was putting stuff out.
    I begged for him to "guard it" until I could walk back... less than 10 minutes.
    It was "broken", he said.
    I didn't care, I said.
    Ok... the front leg needed to be glued back to the top.
    I had no clamps, but had many heavy books, and wood glue.
    Yes, it needs a better repair... but 6 years later... I still love it!
    And the lamp was ALSO a "street find"... free... just needed a cleaning.
    Thank you! This channel, and the folks who support it... you all are the special ones who see LIFE in pieces. Who help preserve... and enjoy the furniture.
    Who "get it".
    Maybe I'm not crazy when I want to rescue stuff... Maybe, just maybe, ...
    Nah... I am nuts.
    But... still. It is a NICE type of nuts!
    😁👍

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  4 місяці тому

      lol it is a nice kind of nuts and great work around for the clank up! Love it!

  • @Ceilidh444
    @Ceilidh444 4 місяці тому

    Another perfect little gem 😊

  • @raelenecronin1827
    @raelenecronin1827 4 місяці тому

    An amazing transformation! Wish I could get your stripper chemicals!
    Love seeing shop progress!

  • @richardphelan8414
    @richardphelan8414 4 місяці тому +1

    Another awesome Sunday morning with Trena project done and look amazing , I see the new shop floor is pored a great step in the right direction it will go up fast after the floor is cured ,looking forward to it

  • @dennishinkle5010
    @dennishinkle5010 4 місяці тому

    My neighbor has a table like that one except instead of a lower brace there is a shelf. Once again you perform a fantastic transformation. Excellent job thank you for sharing.👍

  • @ronjones1414
    @ronjones1414 2 місяці тому

    Has anyone ever complained that you over achieved and made the piece to nice for the rest of their furniture? That came out splendid.

  • @djparn007
    @djparn007 4 місяці тому

    Thank you, Trena. 👍

  • @maddieadams75
    @maddieadams75 4 місяці тому

    Very nice restoration on the fabulous table. Beautiful table. 🍁🍂🧡💛❤
    I have a half round table almost identical, Ive had since the 80’s, mine has a triangle shelve 3/4 down. It had 3 lawyers of paint, off white, Pepto-bismal pink, celery green. It took me forever to strip the paint off. It’s one of those tables that will fit almost anywhere.

  • @jaensara
    @jaensara 4 місяці тому

    ¡No hay proyecto pequeño! A veces creemos que algo pequeño puede ser trabajo fácil, pero muchas veces resulta que no es así. Esa mesita semicircular parecía no dar mucho trabajo pero a final tuviste que reparar algunos errores. Una gran sorpresa la presencia de tu amiga Laura, un saludo a la distancia, dice el refrán: "Quien encuentra un amig@ encuentra un tesoro". Que su amistad sea duradera. Gracias por compartir los avances de tu nuevo taller, no logré ver a Nessa "supervisando" los trabajos, creo que no tenía los implementos de seguridad personal por eso no estuvo por ahí. Saludos estimada Trena, cuídate mucho y bendiciones.

  • @lynnew5619
    @lynnew5619 4 місяці тому

    You did a great job with both those pieces. I don’t like them, but you made them come alive again.
    Look at that base. It’s coming along now. Walls next, then roof and Trena’s Barn will be almost complete. 👏👏❤

  • @pteddie6965
    @pteddie6965 4 місяці тому

    Good job, Trena. The table is beautiful. I anxiously await seeing your new shop. Thanks for the video.

  • @tatjanaherrmann4053
    @tatjanaherrmann4053 4 місяці тому

    Wunderschön! Was für ein Unterschied! Ich hätte einen schönen Platz bei mir für das Schmuckstück😅

  • @MightyWizardTim
    @MightyWizardTim 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful table restoration. Concrete looking good for the new shop.

  • @LeeRex1
    @LeeRex1 4 місяці тому

    Finally! A hand rubbed finish and someone who knows how to use it! Elegant! For me, I only ever use a gloss finish when French Polishing. Otherwise I start with flat sheen and polish upwards till satisfied. Using Wool-Lube is great but so is the Feed-n-Wax. I use Liberon 0000 to apply. It's much finer than the Box Store stuff. Using a heat gun to heat to separate a poorly glued repair is wisdom and experience. Using your finger to force the glue is usually adequate but if you need to force it go deeper, I usually use 2000 grit automotive sandpaper loaded with glue then drag it down as much as possible. If you can see daylight though, then a gentle use of a vacuum applied to the opposite side should pull the glue all the way through. If not, then your clamps should force the squeeze out to finish it off.
    These are just a couple of tips that I find useful. I have absolutely NO problem with your methods. In, fact, I admire them and greatly appreciate your dad's influence. He's taught you well and I hope you can learn from him well into the future. Please send him my respects.
    I also appreciate that you are sending us updates on your new shop. I love following your journey even though I am just a minor contributor.
    Keep on, keeping on! Life only goes in one direction!
    Your friend,
    Lee

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  4 місяці тому

      Thankyou for the cool tips Leo! I am so honored to be called your friend. All the best to you!

  • @MyMeade12
    @MyMeade12 4 місяці тому +1

    What a gorgeous transformation !

  • @medickaisu
    @medickaisu 4 місяці тому +1

    Lovely. It is good to see Laura. AND your slab is poured. Yaay

  • @lioneldickerson1550
    @lioneldickerson1550 4 місяці тому

    Much much better Trena, a very nice piece of furniture. Stay safe from across the pond. 😇😄

  • @rbeehner2
    @rbeehner2 4 місяці тому

    You seem so far away in Saskatchewan, but with the visit of your friend from Ontario (near me) you are no farther away than my living room. I enjoy watching your craftsmanship each week. -- I'm but one of your many affectionate viewers.

  • @bmw19877
    @bmw19877 4 місяці тому

    I love how your place is progressing. You need that new place.

  • @sciangear4782
    @sciangear4782 4 місяці тому

    I mean, when the yellow paint was fresh, the table probably looked pretty. But now, it looks classy! Oh, and I was wondering how the new shop was coming along, and lo and behold, the slab's down! Yay!

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  4 місяці тому

      Yes it was t the worst color I agree. It could have been cute if it were done nicely. 🥰

  • @andreelauzier3276
    @andreelauzier3276 4 місяці тому

    Wow! Love that color .❤

  • @FranNoesse
    @FranNoesse 4 місяці тому

    I love watching you strip the nastiest and turning it into beauty.

  • @gretchen_needs_a_dog
    @gretchen_needs_a_dog 4 місяці тому

    I’m missing my mom’s old half-moon table more than ever, even though yours is more beautiful! Thanks for the video!

    • @shirleyannconfer9651
      @shirleyannconfer9651 4 місяці тому +1

      I can’t comment on the video directly for some unknown reason. You’ve really brought out the beauty of the wood in this piece.
      I once had a similar table that was in an apartment that I was renting. It was painted white, and it fit perfectly under the kitchen window. Leaving it behind just broke my heart, but I couldn’t ethically take it with me when I moved out.

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  4 місяці тому

      Glad you liked it!!

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Shirley!

  • @lauralake7430
    @lauralake7430 4 місяці тому

    Ohh, at first I thought the stain was too dark. Then when you were waxing...PERFECTION!❤❤

  • @richardbell466
    @richardbell466 4 місяці тому

    Great little piece. And a slab. The smell of concrete and wax.... hmmmmm👍

  • @bettyunger8417
    @bettyunger8417 4 місяці тому

    Very nice job, Trena.❤ Better than new!😊 love the work you put into all the peices you finish!

  • @louisenrico5943
    @louisenrico5943 4 місяці тому

    I really like the music you use in your videos. The smooth jazz in this one is very tasteful

  • @katherinef4291
    @katherinef4291 4 місяці тому

    Wow, it’s beautiful! Loving the shop progress pictures too. Hurry! The snow will be flying soon lol

  • @shannonfrank8137
    @shannonfrank8137 4 місяці тому

    Again your attention to detail is awesome

  • @gdp3rd
    @gdp3rd 4 місяці тому

    A beautiful job on that table, a guest appearance by Laura, and a reveal of the slab! But I remain intrigued by the radio in the background early on, and need to know more about the Beethoven tuba sonata 🙂

  • @charliemason4355
    @charliemason4355 4 місяці тому

    While you work was great as usual, the shots of the construction progress really got me. Good luck!

  • @philwoodard5439
    @philwoodard5439 4 місяці тому

    What was a seemingly unimpressive piece and you(as always) brought out its natural and timeless beauty.

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 4 місяці тому

    I really prefer natural wood, or near natural as to painted wood, something about painting wood just does ring true with me, that being said, I have seen some nicely painted pieces though. The beauty of that piece is its simplicity and the finish that was applied by you young lady, nicely done, thanks for the update, enjoyed watching. The new shop is coming along nicely I see!!!!👍👍😁

  • @caroltanzi29
    @caroltanzi29 4 місяці тому

    Trena: nice job on a very functional half moon side table. Carol from California

  • @tomswindler64
    @tomswindler64 4 місяці тому

    Thank god for bad paint jobs.reminds me of an old phone table,maybe.beautiful work as always.just keep on doing your thing.hope your doing good.be safe.next.👍👍👍😎😎😎

  • @Herb-c9m
    @Herb-c9m 4 місяці тому

    You did a great job refinishing this piece! I enjoy watching you tackle pieces. 👍