Restoring a Vintage Elm Dresser | Furniture Makeover
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2021
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In this makeover, I reveal the hidden beauty of an unwanted vintage elm dresser.
I picked up this piece for FREE off of Facebook Marketplace; the owner was moving out and had no use for an old worn-out dresser. But to me, it was not just an old worn-out dresser. It was a gem made of solid wood -- a gem that would fuel my spirit for the next few days.
First, I patched up any dents and deep scratches with Bondo. Once the Bondo was dry, I gave the whole thing a good scuffing -- except for the rails and drawers; those got an intensive sanding, since they were going to be stained. The drawers were given a darker stain than the rails to create a contrast effect on the face of the dresser. Then, the body was painted in "vintage black", which is what I call my mix of Black and Charcoal paints by Benjamin Moore (which is the same color that I used for my previous "vintage waterfall dresser" makeover).
If you enjoyed this makeover, please like and subscribe to see more. And if you have any questions, I would be happy to answer your comments.
Thank you for watching :)
- Andy from Modern Makeovers
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Below is a list of the tools and products that I used.
LePage Wood Glue: amzn.to/3hDYovf
Bondo Body Filler: amzn.to/3bGhFZb
Putty Knife: amzn.to/3bDOXs7
Ridgid Orbit Sander: amzn.to/3v2x9yh
Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner: amzn.to/3oxJDM2
Varathane Gel Stain (Provincial): amzn.to/3whAI40
Varathane Gel Stain (Espresso): amzn.to/2Qx2eLx
Minwax Polyeurathane (Clear Satin): amzn.to/3eZa6Pw
Varathane Satin Floor Finish: bit.ly/3dRfRP6
California Air Compressor (15 gal): amzn.to/3fuZK98
Neiko Spray Gun: amzn.to/3whRFLE
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!
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Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.
This is not a makeover, this is a resurrection 👏👏👏
Wow. I'm almost speechless, yet there is so much to say. What a handsome piece that would probably look great with just about any decor style - traditional, contemporary, antique, boho... You won me over by using scraps and not wasting materials, like the chair cushion as an applicator sponge. Brilliant! I love your editing style with some parts sped up, nature sounds, and such clear photography. Seriously outstanding. 👌
Thank you so much Violet ❤️
Thank you for leaving the birds singing in the video. It is very soothing. You are a very hard worker and your furniture is lovely.
I'm currently living in provincial East Germany and surrounded by beautiful, old furniture that simply needs restoring, and you have just inspired me to do something about it! I'm going to dig out my old Nirvana t-shirt and start with a dull, broken pine book shelf that my wife wants bringing up from the cellar, which I've been avoiding. Thanks for the inspiration, and thanks for including the materials used list.
Best of luck with your projects! 😁
I would thank all that youtube algorithms for bringing your channel on my feed. I might never make any of these by myself, but am addicted to your videos now. Very calming and educative. Keep it up !
Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying :)
I was happy to find out that I am not the only person who closes their eyes to check the level of smoothness. Heightened senses
The eyes can fool!
Um abraço do Brasil.
Wow! This is already becoming one of my favorite furniture flip channels. Your eye for design and ability to fix basically anything is amazing. And your filming and editing are incredible. You’re going to blow up. 🙌🏻
Thank you!!!
totally agree! i'm hooked. it's so peaceful watching. the sounds and music and editing are superb like his furniture
What a beautiful timeless piece
A man after my own heart. Never throw away a good piece of hardware, wood or any reusable item.
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the recycling and reusing aspect make these that much more satisfying to watch😮💨
i love that you restored it rather than ‘flipped’ it
Awesome Andy. You have excellent taste and a wonder sense of vision.
Thank you for the kind words 😊
Very good job !
Great job 👍🏾
If you don't have a store that's a real shame. I'm loving the projects and you're giving me some new ideas!
Sponges from old seat cushions. That is some seriously incredible ingenuity. Love it!
I am so glad to see all of the videos you post again! It is such a pleasure to watch your calm, patient, woodworking transform a an old and worn piece of furniture into a work of art. It's sort of like watching a caterpillar become a butterfly.
The grain on that is gorgeous. So glad you rescued something that others would trash.
I never realized how beautiful elm is . I guess I'm sitting on a goldmine of elm with a 125 foot elm in my backyard. Beautiful restoration.
Just brilliant 👍👏❤️❤️
Dude…..your videos are so relaxing. Pure peace and joy. Thanks very much.
My dad use to work as a steel worker at a car shop. He learned me that nice little trick. Close your eyes and feel if it's smooth. Nice work, as always
Excellent
I love thebirdsongs in your videos, the absence of music and the random people voices
Simplicity is key, let the material and the colors do the work… Alright, now the actual manifestation of these true words… how to proceed?! And you just know by heart what to do! The beauty was already there, the dresser just needed your skilled hands to shine again! Absolutely amazing stuff my friend.
Love it when you said to the shoes: " I'll find you a new home some day" 😊
Those grains 😩😍 Exquisite job! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Old seat foam is a winner mate, great channel.
This is such an ASMR video with birds singing in the background... The dresser is beautiful ☺️
Beutiful! Love your videos😍👍. Can't wait for next one!
Wow! If I saw it in a store, I would buy it. Good work!
sick grain
Lol @ nooks and crannies - not often heard from a younger generation. Nice one !
“I feel it with my eyes closed” is the best advice a flipper can give. Beautiful!
Such a pleasure to watch the process and to LEARN! Thank you :)
The pleasure is mine!
Your transformation are genius.
I love how u brought out the natural grain pattern in the wood to be naturally featured. beautiful.
Wow. So nice!
This piece is stunning. 😯 This video was so wonderful I watched it twice. 😁 Onward and upward. 😂🥰👍
The result is really beautiful
Beautiful !!! Your videos are woderful to watch !!!
Absolutely breathtaking again!!!
Oh my gosh the grain of those drawers 😳❤️ Again your choice of color and stain is just perfect. 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Wow stunning
Great tip for wiggly drawers.
Beautiful!
I 'm in love with your way of feeling objects. That is cool.
The before and after seem like two completely different pieces. Awesome job!
Beautiful job. You couldn't even see the fantastic grain in the "before" pictures. Btw, I like when you make your tapping hammer sound like a woodpecker. 😺
I love the color variation on this one. Just makes it stand out without being outlandish.
I just cannot fathom for the life of me why anyone would give your videos a "thumbs down"...I think they must just be super envious.
Thanks again for this brilliant video. X
The wood tones takes this to another level 👌🏾
Bravo! I love how you stained the drawers and the dividers differently. Little details.
Great work...keep the videos coming
Beautiful!! DDecker
Great work!
thank you very nicely and soundly.
this was a beautiful design, and you highlighted it's graphic purity well with the color variations. now I want to build drawers like these from waxed MDF and gold leafed center bars.
Beautiful colour choices!
best furniture flipper I've seen. You go the extra mile and that would be what I, as a customer, would be looking for. The other channels get great outcomes but I question the durability and lack of coverage/carelessness on the inside.
Lots of gems of info in this video. Thanks! Beautiful outcome.
Turned out really well. Looks stunning
I wish more furniture videos were like this. Simple, peaceful, and enjoyable. I’m looking forward to more videos.
Thank you :) Can’t wait to share more!
Excellent work and excellent editing job!
What a masterpiece!
I love your vision.
Personally, I don't have any preference on colour scheme but I like the way you choose colour and match different colours. Brilliant!
Impressive! One of my favorite furniture flippers. You do impeccable work! A joy to watch.
Just stunning
Such skill, the video production is a delight as well. Following
Now here's someone who knows what they're doing.
So enjoyable to watch and very educational. Love the two different stains you used for the drawers and rails. It added a lot of visual interest.
Just wanted to see this piece again. Art.
I truly enjoy your videos! Sparse commentary, just quiet magic and mastery. You are a very talented woodworker. Amazing how you bring these pieces to life. Thank you!
I'm jealous of your brush collection ❤️
As always, completely wonderful to watch the transformation.
It's wonderful seeing the grain in the timber stand out. Love it.
Love your beautiful work, the birds chirping, and how you save and reuse different components!
Truly incredible, how you rescue furniture which might otherwise end up as firewood or going to landfill and give it new life and purpose! And your preparation detail is admirable. No-one would be short changed if they were to acquire a piece you'd worked on. I'm full of admiration for what you create.
Bonjour! What a fantastic flip! Gorgeous! Have a wonderful day! Christine 🇨🇦
That is probably the prettiest grain I have ever seen
Well done!
I love mid century makeovers. Great transformation!
WOW BEAUTIFUL PERFECT COLOR
Love it!
Beautiful work!!!
Your videos are so relaxing. I love to hear the birds singing in the background--especially the cardinals. This piece is gorgeous.
I am astonished at how you keep your paint job so smooth! Love the two toned wood look.
Such inventive color decisions. It’s modern, but still warm. Really nice!
Good combo of painting and letting wooden details as the drawers shine through.
This set of draws would grace anybody's living room/bedroom/ Postage to the UK would be out of the question?
Loved the sound of the rain. Used it to go to sleep.
Very nice. I didn’t think it was going to turn out this nice. Great job! TFS
Thank you! :)
I love your channel. High quality work without all the chatter. One suggestion I have is to make the print a little larger on the screen. It’s a bit hard to read when you are old :)
I was actually thinking of doing that! I appreciate your kind words and feedback 😁
This looks amazing! Breathtaking, and so enjoyable to watch. Thank you
wow.....so skilled!
Beautiful work!
I would love to see a video of your workshop. You appear to be very organized and have great systems. I am hoping to re-do our garage and would love some inspiration. 😁
Thank you :) There will be a workshop hack series coming in the future! 😁
Big fan of your work, thank you for sharing your knowledge and again your content is amazing sir!
Do you watch DASHNER DESIGN AND RESTORATION? You would appreciate his knowledge. Your channel is awesome. I used to do this many years ago. You’ve inspired me to start again and this time I’ll video it.
Yes I do 😁 I’ve learned a lot from him.
Attention To Details great job.
Stunning. It is like a magical transformation. This furniture has been reinvigorated to its full glory and ready to be utilized by those who needed it for such a very long time. His skillfulness and mastery in furniture craft is just awe-inspiring. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️❤️