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    Trena refreshes a bedroom set that is in great condition but a little dated looking.

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  • @margeryk000
    @margeryk000 2 года назад +31

    It did kinda hurt my heart to see all that beautiful wood get painted over. But of course you did a wonderful job and you made it look as good as it possibly could. Keep up the great work!

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  2 года назад +11

      i understand, but thanks for watching and be comforted knowing they are sealed and ready for an easy refinish anytime.

    • @1319papi
      @1319papi 7 месяцев назад

      I guess the owner is entitled to choose paint but it's not a good look for me

  • @KristopherChambers
    @KristopherChambers 2 года назад +32

    It was a relief hearing someone on youtube give actual good advice on finishes. Water-based products can be great for some things but solvent-based finishes are just better in general for durability and adhesion. Using water-based if the customer requests it and understands the downsides or if it's for personal use is totally fine but when you're producing products for customers one of the worst things is having to go back to a customer and pick up a piece that the finish failed on and restart the entire process.

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  2 года назад +4

      Exactly!! Cheers!

    • @donaldwalker5478
      @donaldwalker5478 2 года назад +1

      I concur water-based paint, any water-based paint is going to wear to over half the life span solvent-based paints in my experiences

    • @markyoung5409
      @markyoung5409 2 года назад

      ​@@johnsfurniturerepair

    • @davimalone
      @davimalone 2 года назад +1

      @@johnsfurniturerepair they are engineering some amazing water-born pre-cat coatings these days

    • @rockshot100
      @rockshot100 Год назад

      @@davebryant8050 Yes she only uses the best of the best available. I don't think those products are meant to last, that's the gag. A real shame to put that junk on finely made furniture made with integrity. On the bright side: it is so easy to get it off and often protects the wood from damage.

  • @douglasskaalrud6865
    @douglasskaalrud6865 Год назад

    I never thought of seriously painting wood furniture until I saw it done right on your videos. We had a couple of the Ikea 8' floating shelves that I was ready to throw away because we had changed the flooring, wall color, woodwork and decor in the room they are in. Basically, the wood just didn't look right with all the new stuff. I saw the video where you painted some furniture a soft dark color and I was so impressed I tried painting the shelves in a lighter coffee-color matte finish. They look awesome. We kept them right where they were at and instead of hanging some of my better photographs on the wall we set them on the "new" shelves. Now the room has a whole different positive modern vibe to it. Thanks for the great videos and good luck with the move.

  • @Blessings.429
    @Blessings.429 Год назад

    I so enjoy watching spray painting as it’s a dance, my brother has done things like building furniture and has spray painted his 1938 Aruban. Watching him paint was like watching a dance, he told me he used to go dancing and this helped learn to spray paint.

  • @melchilds4935
    @melchilds4935 Год назад

    I admire
    your attention to detail, it’s obvious you put heart into your work. I don’t know what you charge but it’s worth every penny.👍

  • @maitajack
    @maitajack Год назад +1

    Those look so much like Roxton Furniture. They look so much like the ones we have in our bedroom for that last 50 years. You give me some ideas to modernize ours to. Thank you very much. 😊😊

  • @larrynelson3329
    @larrynelson3329 9 месяцев назад

    Dowels are so much better than those sunken angle screws you see so much on RUclips furniture channels today. Even with new legs set still looks country, maybe it's the white paint. But your work is awesome, love to watch

  • @richardwolske2015
    @richardwolske2015 2 года назад +9

    The more I watch your work , the more amazing I see you are 👍❤️

  • @leobrent7926
    @leobrent7926 2 года назад +10

    Beautiful work as always, great looking bases that you made as well. The drawer fronts are not my cup of tea, and neither is the choice of painting such beautiful wood. But at least you gave this furniture set a new life. I’m loving the fact that you now upload more often :) you are spoiling us lol

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  2 года назад +2

      lol, gotta give my wonderful viewers what they want. thanks for watching

  • @sharonshields1482
    @sharonshields1482 2 года назад

    You did a wonderful job. Yes, white paint is hard. Thank you for sharing your work.

  • @Shyan42
    @Shyan42 2 года назад +17

    Hello again, Trena. This was a complicated process and the end result is amazing, as usual. I personally prefer the natural wood, but the customer has to be pleased. Your work is always high quality and the end results beautiful. I've learned so much while watching your videos.

  • @dangreb8257
    @dangreb8257 2 года назад +4

    Never would have occurred to me to modernize dated furniture style… but super-cool way to keep a set with emotional attachment yet fit it into more current styling - Kudos!
    And of course high-end-factory excellent because you can and you care.
    John’s Furniture Repair does more than repair. A makeover extraordinaire 👍👍😎

  • @Mr241003
    @Mr241003 20 дней назад +1

    I love your work.

  • @markaubuchon6265
    @markaubuchon6265 2 года назад

    You are a true artist. Great work and attention to detail. Wish I had your patience.

  • @adeh503
    @adeh503 2 года назад +3

    The skill set required to be able to pull off this kind of work is phenomenal, this lady's work is of the very highest standards and as a carpenter myself appreciate every single second of effort you put into all of your projects

  • @ginger1549
    @ginger1549 2 года назад

    We used to have a 1950's maple bedroom set that was my husband's growing up. Eventually we got a much better bedroom set & gave it to our next door neighbor. When I saw her out in the yard painting it pink for her little girl's room my heart sank.However, just like your set , it looked quite nice when finished and pretty new hardware on. She had actually ombred it from blush down to little girl medium pink. Best of all - her daughter loved it. When the child turned into a teen she wanted her room to be all black & white so it got sanded & painted again - this time black. Her Mom said someday I'll have to strip all that paint off and redo it for a grandchild. That maple furniture takes a licking and keeps on ticking for sure.

  • @timmaggard8862
    @timmaggard8862 Год назад

    Beautiful Job! Love the effort you put into this project. They look wonderful!

  • @michellemcdonald7521
    @michellemcdonald7521 2 года назад +5

    That set came up beautifully. Thank you for explaining the difference between your paint finishes and the DIY’ers. It is absolutely evident the professional finishes look amazing.

  • @Richard-vw8no
    @Richard-vw8no 2 года назад +8

    Looking forward to the day you can redo these pieces back to their wooden beauty.

    • @corgilover3011
      @corgilover3011 2 года назад +1

      They were dead ugly until Trena brought them back to life and made them desirable once again. Sure, the wood tone was OK but overlay drawer dressers look too much like kitchen cabinets. Ciao 😁

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  2 года назад +1

      I hope I’m retired by then. Lol

  • @kentshrader6616
    @kentshrader6616 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for endorsing the idea that putting a lot of money toward the purchase of jigs is not always necessary. What attracts me to your channel is (among many other things) your ability to do great work without the purchase of expensive jigs. I love your channel, your work and your pursuit of excellence. I look forward to watching more! Again, thanks.

  • @jeanine6492
    @jeanine6492 2 года назад

    Great change. Excellent paint work!

  • @davidbaldwin2729
    @davidbaldwin2729 2 года назад +6

    wow, very nice Trena. I am currently building a cabinet and am using similar little feet as you showed. I had not thought to connect them with aprons but now I will for sure, much more of a finished look. When we watch you spraying, I am reminded of an oldie from 1960 "Poetry in Motion". thanks again for your inspiration and teaching!

  • @peachstreetrestyle2518
    @peachstreetrestyle2518 Год назад

    Awesome work! Thanks for sharing your carpentry skills!

  • @robertfowler5954
    @robertfowler5954 2 года назад

    Very nice honey great job. I'm a wood worker of many years and you make me look like a amateur!

  • @milsonfialho2725
    @milsonfialho2725 2 года назад +1

    Yeah they look good and the work it demanded was huge.
    I like the new base, but my prefered one is the free hand nubs removal line. What a confidence!!!

  • @kristenmclean2792
    @kristenmclean2792 2 года назад

    Really like your musical choice on this one. “Mid-winter contemplative.”

  • @laurenarigo3894
    @laurenarigo3894 Год назад

    Looks like a perfect set for a little girls bedroom.

  • @Cradley684
    @Cradley684 2 года назад

    Well it look's perfect to me, great job Trena, have a nice day !!!.

  • @aleset1
    @aleset1 2 года назад +1

    Very nice! I hope you will put up a thumbnail after she gets you the hardware!

  • @milagrostq
    @milagrostq 2 года назад

    Wow 😱That’s an Amazing job you did! I’m following you and looking at all your wonderful videos.. I’m learning at lot from You! Gracias for Sharing.. God Bless You!

  • @ThePhoenixlad
    @ThePhoenixlad 2 года назад +3

    At first when you said you were going to paint them, I thought, "oh no!" But, watching the finish emerge I was taken aback again with your finishing skills. They are better than awesome, they are beautiful. I'm sure many would agree with me that you certainly are the queen of finishers. Beautiful job. Such attention to detail. 👏

  • @waynepollard6879
    @waynepollard6879 2 года назад

    Trena , I agree with you ! Water based Zin primer is useless , but the alcohol based stuff can hide anything ! I remember using SWP oil based bright white gloss paint on windows and the finish was amazing , always looked wet , it was so shiny ! We used to call oil based paint , " the real McCoy , never learned to spray , but my boss painted our house in about an hour and a half with a Greco airless sprayer , not including trim or windows . Thanks for the memories ! God bless the truckers and all Canadians

  • @mortenbue5209
    @mortenbue5209 2 года назад +8

    Hello, Trena. I absolutely love your work and attention to detail! Always looking forward to your videoes - your videoes are truly a fantastic escape from everyday reality. Thank you so much. Love from Norway ❤

  • @NElj-yq9qi
    @NElj-yq9qi 2 года назад +3

    Watching you spray paint is like watching a great artist painting. So graceful and deliberate on the strokes of the sprayer. A little trick my Father taught me for sanding flat work is to cut a hardwood block 2 1/4 of an inch wide by 5 1/2 inches long. Then cut a full sheet of 9 x 11 sandpaper in half and fold around the block. It helps me to keep the stock really flat. I always had a problem of gouging the wood with to much pressure with my fingers. Lol Cheers!!

  • @massinissadz8412
    @massinissadz8412 2 года назад +1

    Bravo 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

  • @donaldwalker5478
    @donaldwalker5478 2 года назад +1

    Ohhh! I am no fan of white furniture. If it is going into a child's room, it will need redoing in a year or two. White paints soaks up everything LOL. I watch two furniture/restoration video personalities, you and Don Johonson. Both with different approaches and in both cases fascinating. Thank you for keeping this old 70-year-old entertained and even learning more with your content and skill, keeps me "in the game" after retirement

  • @don1031
    @don1031 2 года назад +9

    Thanks again for sharing your work. This was a fun project to watch. Especially your work redoing the bases. The simplicity of using dowels without fancy jigs was refreshing. I did wonder if you chose that joinery because the project was going to be painted instead of stained or if that would have made any difference to you. It always pains me to see wood painted but you did it well and proved to be an excellent teacher along the way!

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  2 года назад +1

      Nope. I would have dowel joined either way. Thanks for watching!

  • @nadinewouters4479
    @nadinewouters4479 2 года назад +1

    I also follow Thomas Johnson. After everything is dry, and he finds there are nicks from shopdust in the finish, he takes a piece of brown paperbag. Makes a 3 double piece of it, and with a flat hand gives the furniture a final polish with it. It knocks down those nicks from the shopdust, but leaves the finish intact. I always love your videos, and how you take us in the close ups! 🌈

  • @davedaley332
    @davedaley332 2 года назад

    The white paint job came out really well. I never liked using white because even after all the preparation I still had flaws to fix and then refinish the job. I totally agree that the tops will pop when done right and the customer will look there first. Well you did another good job-congratulations!

  • @nissa123
    @nissa123 2 года назад +4

    I watch a lot of furniture restoration on RUclips And you are the most knowledgeable and talented i have ever seen Thank you for your videos :)

  • @talegunner115
    @talegunner115 2 года назад +2

    Very nice job. I enjoy your videos. I watch them often and sometimes go back to see past videos. You have a real talent! You had a very good mentor... your dad

  • @benjaqsonworkshop9974
    @benjaqsonworkshop9974 2 года назад +2

    The quality of your finish is superb. Love it or not, your choice of coating and finish and your minute attention to detail to get it as perfect as possible is testament to your work. Thank you for another varied project.

  • @rockshot100
    @rockshot100 Год назад

    I watched your vids until well past midnight, I couldn't stop. I would clean your shop and tools for free, just to get some tips. Sorry, of course I had to comment on each one, you are just amazing. Icing on the cake is nice voice and accent, most of all a real person, which is rare on YT. I am so tired of stripping with oven cleaner and Annie Slone. Great to see things done "the right way", and then some. Settle for some coffees. BTW, hope you are planting your garden this year, that probably goes without saying. Thank you so much, I hear it is a PITA to film.🤩😍

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  Год назад

      lol, well. it is a little work thats for sure but i love sharing it. i will definitely have a garden in end of may. cheers!

  • @Beruthiel45
    @Beruthiel45 2 года назад +1

    Amazing results Trena. I'm a wood finish fan but you showed how painting should be done right. Love the new bottoms. ✔ 👍

  • @phillippowis7398
    @phillippowis7398 2 года назад

    Awesome as always Trena, thank you.

  • @Patrick-kc5ur
    @Patrick-kc5ur 2 года назад

    What a monster of a project which you just walked right through like it was no big deal! That white paint looks great and it does show any micro cracks or separations that wouldn't be visible in the origibal stain. Terriffic work ... again!

  • @markduncan6690
    @markduncan6690 2 года назад

    I must say that you have a “very fluid” motion with your spray gun! This project is all coming together!

  • @traceyrice9359
    @traceyrice9359 2 года назад

    Wow! And wow! Beautiful!

  • @Timhey0912
    @Timhey0912 2 года назад

    WoW 😁!! White/White/White ! Great job Well Done!!

  • @interestedobserver9352
    @interestedobserver9352 2 года назад +3

    Really beautiful redesigning of the bases. Given that this was a family heirloom, so to speak, I'm surprised they wanted it white, but it's a matter of preference I guess. Your work is incredible as usual.

  • @PoteauCowboy
    @PoteauCowboy 2 года назад

    You are a Great Person.
    Hope All is Well with You.....
    Very Talented

  • @benefitthirteen
    @benefitthirteen 2 года назад +1

    The one time I painted a chest of drawers white (from a childhood set of my mothers) to use in our son's room when he was little, I seem to recall investing a wee bit of stress equity in the project. With every new coat I'd find a few new imperfections. Thoroughly enjoyed the video.

  • @rogerdudra178
    @rogerdudra178 Год назад

    Greetings from the BIG SKY. RUclips's way of telling me I've already seen you video.

  • @pamelalee1841
    @pamelalee1841 2 года назад +1

    You always do such a beautiful job . and so relaxing to watch perfection!

  • @jeniferpollonais6546
    @jeniferpollonais6546 Год назад

    I could watch you work all day! I think you’re a genius! You care about every little detail, and that’s what matters.

  • @joserobertovaz8383
    @joserobertovaz8383 2 года назад

    Awesome! as the same! I love your Works.

  • @handcraftedbygrbroussard361
    @handcraftedbygrbroussard361 2 года назад +1

    Outstanding!

  • @suemedeiros
    @suemedeiros 2 года назад +1

    I would never paint such beautiful furniture white, but you made an excellent job of it! Your videos are an absolute joy to me, I am just o sorry we live so far away. I have a piece of furniture or two I would love to give to you to work on. Losts of love from Sao Paulo, Brazil!

  • @MrDbone75
    @MrDbone75 2 года назад +1

    A very good Wednesday afternoon to you all from Wellington Somerset in the UK

  • @disklamer
    @disklamer 2 года назад

    If you don't have any fancy dowelfinders, drill through a piece of cardboard and use that as your template. Great to see the old techniques in action, excellent handiwork all around.

  • @SparrowStockwell
    @SparrowStockwell 8 месяцев назад

    It just looks SO good.

  • @williamriedthaler2157
    @williamriedthaler2157 2 года назад

    That is a nice piece of furniture. They look like something i saw one time at a store and they had all the stuff with them

  • @jamescnorris9154
    @jamescnorris9154 2 года назад

    Your work is freaking awesome! It is great to see someone doing wood working right and making it to last! Tell all the soft sissy peeps who don't like harsh chemicals or what have you to go on down the road. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @catherineengle4196
    @catherineengle4196 2 года назад

    Wow! What a transformation...God bless

  • @rogerdudra178
    @rogerdudra178 2 года назад

    Greetings from the BIG SKY.

  • @yvesdemers17
    @yvesdemers17 2 года назад +1

    This is a real pleasure to see you again! You are incredible, nice job again! You are a real professional! God bless you! You are a very beautiful woman!💋❤️

  • @sammy4395
    @sammy4395 2 года назад +2

    Another fantastic job very well done Trena , but for me, I always cringe when I see solid wood painted. It makes me want to cry !

  • @waynemoses3956
    @waynemoses3956 2 года назад

    Excellent work 👏
    Your Daddy did a good job teaching you his passion.

  • @corgilover3011
    @corgilover3011 2 года назад

    Trena saves more furniture from the burn pile!!! 🔥🔥
    It looks great. Especially like the new base details.

  • @gdp3rd
    @gdp3rd 2 года назад +2

    Love your work. I'm not personally thrilled with the painted look, albeit done very well, but the customer wanted it so ...

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  2 года назад +2

      Hi Rob, sorry you are so disappointed, pleas understand it is what my customer requested and i have to respect thier wishes. cheers

    • @suzannerobinson6384
      @suzannerobinson6384 2 года назад

      @@robk1310 don't be rude!

  • @glentyan2505
    @glentyan2505 2 года назад +2

    They say the customer is always right and who could disagree, but oh dear! The wood aficionados' who like me enjoy this channel felt real pain on the choice of white. I just wonder if in some distant point in the future this lovely furniture will be cast aside as being cheap MDF and chipboard together with the scrapes, dings and worn paintwork that will make this set look very tired in the years to come. As always this lady does beautiful work.

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  2 года назад +1

      i understand, it is sealed and ready for a refinish at any point. but remember without someone to love these pieces, they usually have a tragic visit to the landfill. cheers!

    • @glentyan2505
      @glentyan2505 2 года назад

      @@johnsfurniturerepair Agreed, just think it was the shock on hearing the customer's choice of white. I live in a village in Scotland where we have or had more antique shops per head of the population than just about anywhere else. Refinishing is a real skill and much of our British furniture antiques were shipped to your side of the pond in great quantities but not any more, seems younger folk are no longer interested. Keep up the great work.

  • @pattymiles2688
    @pattymiles2688 2 года назад

    Excellent job!!

  • @syrenadurager
    @syrenadurager 2 года назад +1

    absolutely spot on work. Pre work is so crucial to a fantastic out come and you nail it every time. I so enjoy your channel. Much respect lady, you deserve it.

  • @philrockabilly
    @philrockabilly 2 года назад +1

    This set looks brilliant. Great finish.
    Youbare so great at the detail and flaws which you rectify.
    Hope the hardware they chose will look good on them, pity we didn't see it all fully finished. I bet the customer will be proud of your work..
    X

  • @edwardmurray4703
    @edwardmurray4703 2 года назад

    Once again, good job, White paint!!?? but the client is always right! Looking forward to more of your jobs.

  • @sharonromer6606
    @sharonromer6606 2 года назад

    Love the white❣

  • @richardhester6877
    @richardhester6877 2 года назад

    I am so jealous of your skill with that paint gun.

  • @Jessiebes
    @Jessiebes 2 года назад

    Your eye for detail & your dedication for perfection is amazing.

  • @maddieadams75
    @maddieadams75 2 года назад

    Nicely done ♥️

  • @trurex007lee7
    @trurex007lee7 2 года назад

    Great transformation

  • @raeanngodfrey6986
    @raeanngodfrey6986 2 года назад

    The new bases really updated the pieces. I am a natural wood person myself but you did an amazing job with the white and I learned some new tricks as always.

  • @andrewmullen4003
    @andrewmullen4003 2 года назад

    From when you said they were getting painted white I was horrified, but actually the standard of finish you achieved is outstanding, and looks good tbh

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  2 года назад

      thanks, i know painting has a bad rap but a professional finish is a whole different animal compared to 99% of whats happening to furniture out there

  • @sharicross547
    @sharicross547 2 года назад +1

    Love the new bases, they really change and improve the look of the pieces. Your attention to detail is amazing and uncommon these days

  • @maggieaboytes4296
    @maggieaboytes4296 10 месяцев назад

    Beautiful 🤩

  • @leowondergem6002
    @leowondergem6002 2 года назад

    Thanks for the center point tips method for dowels. I ordered some. All these years trying different methods to line them up perfect, and didn't know about these. Great job on the furniture.

  • @ronmack1767
    @ronmack1767 2 года назад

    Enjoyed the video Trina. Great job constructing new bases and it perfect on video. The set really looks good. Enjoyed the music while you were sanding. Thanks for taking the time to produce the videos. Y'all take care and God bless.

  • @angellugo7407
    @angellugo7407 Год назад

    Good job, I enjoyed it

  • @Mrintelligent2025
    @Mrintelligent2025 2 года назад

    Absolutely beautiful work . Thanks for sharing .

  • @noelle7714
    @noelle7714 2 года назад

    You do such phenomenal work, you really are gifted, can’t wait for the next one.

  • @jimbeliveau8354
    @jimbeliveau8354 2 года назад

    Very nice.

  • @jimwiskus8862
    @jimwiskus8862 2 года назад

    Super job! I don’t know if this would work, but for the impressions left by the hardware you could use “scratch filler” which is an final step in some auto body repairs before paint. That said you wouldn’t want to use it on projects that were going to be stained. Painted only.

  • @ianmccarthy9475
    @ianmccarthy9475 2 года назад

    Love your work and you

  • @bradyspcs
    @bradyspcs 2 года назад

    You are a master at your craft! The eye for detail is incredible!

  • @greendrake8864
    @greendrake8864 2 года назад

    Beautiful! Learned a lot, again! Thank you Trena.

  • @kennethrand4877
    @kennethrand4877 2 года назад

    Nice job 👍

  • @larss592
    @larss592 2 года назад +1

    On the projects i worked on that had unwanted grain and planking issues i always used a laquer high build primer that comes out flat but would sand a bit easier and fill a lot of tedious cracking issues. Then finish with 2 coats of desired sheen. Like many others i prefer the wood but those look awesome. Nice job chica.

  • @deholmes8455
    @deholmes8455 2 года назад

    Hope your customers appreciate your attention to detail….. AMAZING 👍

  • @loisfolk5492
    @loisfolk5492 2 года назад

    Awesome 👏

  • @irakopilow9223
    @irakopilow9223 2 года назад

    What a trip down memory lane. I built that very nightstand out of mahogany when I was in high school wood shop. It had a regular 1/8" reveal straight base about 3" high, that exact curve cutout on the side without the return you cut off, and an ogee profile on the top. Finished with rattle can flat lacquer. It still lives today in another home.

  • @beverlyness7954
    @beverlyness7954 2 года назад

    Beautiful Job! I had no idea white paint could be so difficult to get flawless. Thanks for the information about the vinyl sealer and sealer based finishes. Information from a woodworker and repair expert like you is so great. There are many videos on RUclips about how to 'flip' a furniture piece, without the expertise in products to use. All that is fine with what they're doing, because a lot of those pieces were headed for the dump. But to hear reasons why and how you use certain products is highly informative and greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.