Nice flip. You are doing a great job. I have been doing the same thing since the late 1990s. I have learned a lot through my mistakes, UTube tutorials and common sense. My brother and brother in law are carpenters and boy I have learned so much from them, especially when I have to do repairs. A few tips: The large cleaning towel you are using should be smaller to give you more control. I suggest you have a bucket of hot water to rinse your rag more often. I have always used DAWN dishwashing liquid (great degreaser) in my bucket of hot water to start the cleaning process and then clean hot water to give the piece a good final wipe down. Do this before you sand and after you sand. Turn your piece upside down or lay it down to clean the bottom really well. Of course open all doors and clean the insides really well also. One of my pet peeves is the hardware. If you are going to paint hardware, (door hinges), paint the whole thing inside and out, not just what can be seen from outside. I love how quirky you are and I enjoy watching you. You have a new subscriber.
Another Adorable piece!!! A great beginner tutorial too!! A thing I always need is a ziplock bag and a sharpie to label L & R hardware!!!! A bit dyslexic and forget where I put things!! Try to keep baggies near furniture tho. Loved the whitewash with that color!!!💙💫💙
Wow everything looks so gorgeous! The pops of pink are so feminine and perfect for spring/Easter! The flowers you chose are so whimsical and the plates are adorable. Everything is so gorgeous! And Holstein is as sweet as ever! Thanks so much for sharing!
Am I the only one who prefers to see the wood restored with a new finish than slapping paint, covering the beautiful natural grain? If I wanted a painted piece Id go to ikea. Thats just me
@@TheMissFlips I'm with you on this one. I didn't see you slapping paint on anything. Now to my point: there is so much furniture in folks' houses that, like clothing, there're enough pieces to do anything you want to do with it. Many kids and teens like painted furniture because they have decor things going on. And some furniture is so damaged that it can only be reused if it's covered in paint. And all furniture isn't for residences. They're used in stores, businesses, lobbies and a variety of places that can benefit from color. Like upholstered furniture isn't all the same color or fabric. You keep doin' you, boo.
Just depends on the piece and wood grain. It seems to me each piece is a blank canvas and each person will see something different. I’m just starting with this and I have an old storage bench with heart cutouts in the sides. It used to have cows painted on the lid and a heavy dark finish. I stripped and sanded it and I’m using a charcoal or black finish that shows the grain and a light finish for the lid and insides of the hearts. I didn’t want to cover the grain but still wanted a somewhat modern look. I think it’s the best of both 😊
I watch different furniture flippers and I always wonder how long you wait for the paint to cure before you sell. It seems like the paint could easily get ruined if you didn’t wait long enough. Also do you let the buyers know that it was recently painted?
Hi Marissa, so glad to see you! I appreciate your tutorial. The one thing I would emphasize is doing ALL your repairs, sanding and cleaning before you start. I am always doing the outside, painting and then messing up paint when I go in to sand the drawer interiors. It’s always a mistake and yet, I continue to do it!,
Beautiful color and job! My husband and I are starting to restore furniture now. We started with our nightstands and we did a nice job but definately are virgins at it and will be learning a lot from you and other youtubers.
Good. This is the kind of thing that would look beautiful in a beach house. Liked the style and the time and care you took making it just perfect. You are very artistic. Thanks for sharing.
FYI red bondo is a better filler than pink top dap for wood. It’s way harder and also doesn’t shrink as much. Otherwise looks great and I’m thinking about doing this as a little side hustle. I have the equipment and knowledge so why not use it. Keep up the good work!
hi. I just came across your channel and really enjoyed your video. i noticed that you had some kind of wheeled things under the corners of your table. do you mind sharing what those are called and where you got them? that is really cool tool..i love your wheeled knee pads too...i wish i knew about them when i was still working. they would have been super helpful....now i think i want to see about getting them for new adventures in furniture flipping... thanks so much for sharing and I'm looking forward to more videos.
The furniture wheels are these: amzn.to/486rcEb And the kneel it roller seat is this: kneelit.com/products/copy-of-kneel-it-rolling-kneepads-kneeling-chair-v3?gclid=CjwKCAiAhJWsBhAaEiwAmrNyq2-syQaULZkqzsrKPbmphF3duk1hU-NEV4BxNhVRM_oKaOI4Rxc6NxoCDiIQAvD_BwE Make sure to use my discount code: MissFlips10 For 10% off of your kneel it purchase
I want to start flipping as a new hobby as well as making some more money. I really loved your explanation and video. One question though, do you have a video of where you have kept the original natural wood grain please? I would love to see how to do that as well.
No, they actually come with a rubber cap. Don’t know why it says that lol I just throw the rubber cap on them and the remaining glue will stay good for a while
Would you recommend the wash for a dining table? I really like the look, but I'm worried that, without a finish, it would get stained by food. Would the top coat protect it? I've never flipped a piece, I'm just interested in getting started.
Hello, I watched one of your videos a few months ago about how to ship your furniture using UShip. The process sounded pretty simple and straightforward. Unfortunately, the Etsy shipping settings have changed in the last few months. And we can’t use the “Other” setting anymore. Have you experienced the same issue? If so, how are you shipping your furniture on Etsy now? We are having a very difficult time finding any information on shipping large heavy items. Any information you can pass on would be much appreciated! Maybe you could do a follow up video on shipping furniture on Etsy?!? Thank you so much
I'm afraid to ask this. Where did you get your training in flipping furniture. I'm not getting into how many things you did wrong , there's to many things.
Marissa help please. I just re-sanded my 1st piece back to bare wood in some places, top is bare bcs of brush strokes. My piece is older & had a rough finish. I don't think I (hand) scuff sanded well enough, used a very cheap brush for the primer and poor light. After my 2nd paint coat, there were horribly deep brush strokes. I've some questions, please. Do rollers leave less and shallower marks than a brush? What's the best technique to reduce any marks? Do I need to re-prime? I'm painting it black & don't think its a bleeder. I used a primer for smell & to help smooth the surface. The paint is a trim & cabinet paint, supposedly self leveling. I used a Wooster palm synthetic brush. Help please... The drawer's top finish is in tack w/ reddish brown stain, needs minor repairs. I'm using decopauge w/dark background on them. Should I just scuff sand them to remove their top finish, then paint w/o primer? Any other suggestions would also be greatly appreciated. Thank you for all you do. 😊💜
@@TheMissFlips I don't know about paint. It says water clean up, but doesn't specifically say water based and Behr website doesn't say either. It's Behr prem. Satin cabinet, door & trim, interior-exterior. Primer is Zinser 123.
@@TheMissFlips I watched your video 3 times so far :) and have the following questions that I would be thankful if you can help me with them... - For the very beginning cleaning step, do you recommend any cleaner/degreaser? - How long should we typically wait for the glue to dry? - How to choose sandpaper grit for regular sanding, sanding for the wash effect, and smooth out after painting? -How to take the dust off if we do not have a vacuum? - What is the gloss step you mentioned in 17.27? - How to choose between a satin finish and a gloss finish? Thanks!
@@mjar3799 for cleaning I just use vinegar and water. For the glue, it’s different for every kind, but typically it should say the recommended wait time on the bottle. Typically, any grit below 120 is to remove finish or paint. You want to finish sanding on 200 or 220 grit. After painting, I typically like to use 1000 grit or just a paper bag and just gently rub a piece of the bag on the dry paint. To remove the dust, you can use a tack cloth from Home Depot or a lint free cloth with mineral spirits. The gloss that I was talking about is the type of finish or top coat. So for this piece, I went with a satan finish, which is more of a matted finish, whereas a gloss finish is just that, glossy. Meaning it’s more shiny and reflective. When choosing a finish, it all really comes down to personal preference. But I prefer to use a Satin finish when painting and a glass finish on bare wood. Hope this helps!!
I figured it was a bit more advanced for beginners since old screws don’t always go in the same way they come out and you need to have a little more know how to address that issue
@@TheMissFlips Thank you ❣️ I'm totally a beginner, and actually procrastinating starting my first project 🫣😬 definitely scared! Your videos are awesome and very inspiring 😍
That’s great for you! Super subtle btw lol coffee tables don’t sell well in my area anyways so there’s no way to really make them more valuable. This was more just so my viewers could learn specific things
I also think there’s a time and place for every style. And getting upset that someone is using their own judgement, taste, talent, or anything else is a waste of energy
Nice flip. You are doing a great job.
I have been doing the same thing since the late 1990s. I have learned a lot through my mistakes, UTube tutorials and common sense. My brother and brother in law are carpenters and boy I have learned so much from them, especially when I have to do repairs.
A few tips: The large cleaning towel you are using should be smaller to give you more control.
I suggest you have a bucket of hot water to rinse your rag more often. I have always used DAWN dishwashing liquid (great degreaser) in my bucket of hot water to start the cleaning process and then clean hot water to give the piece a good final wipe down. Do this before you sand and after you sand.
Turn your piece upside down or lay it down to clean the bottom really well. Of course open all doors and clean the insides really well also.
One of my pet peeves is the hardware. If you are going to paint hardware, (door hinges), paint the whole thing inside and out, not just what can be seen from outside.
I love how quirky you are and I enjoy watching you. You have a new subscriber.
Haha thank you 🥰 I appreciate the tips!
I was wondering about the hinges...ty!!
Another Adorable piece!!! A great beginner tutorial too!! A thing I always need is a ziplock bag and a sharpie to label L & R hardware!!!! A bit dyslexic and forget where I put things!! Try to keep baggies near furniture tho. Loved the whitewash with that color!!!💙💫💙
Oh yeah! That’s a good one! Thank you lovely!
Wow everything looks so gorgeous! The pops of pink are so feminine and perfect for spring/Easter! The flowers you chose are so whimsical and the plates are adorable. Everything is so gorgeous! And Holstein is as sweet as ever! Thanks so much for sharing!
Aww thank you so much!!
Am I the only one who prefers to see the wood restored with a new finish than slapping paint, covering the beautiful natural grain? If I wanted a painted piece Id go to ikea. Thats just me
That’s why I do both :) cuz some people like paint and others like wood. I encourage you to check out my other videos
Agreed, it generally ends up either black or white. Soulless!
@@TheMissFlips I'm with you on this one. I didn't see you slapping paint on anything. Now to my point: there is so much furniture in folks' houses that, like clothing, there're enough pieces to do anything you want to do with it. Many kids and teens like painted furniture because they have decor things going on. And some furniture is so damaged that it can only be reused if it's covered in paint. And all furniture isn't for residences. They're used in stores, businesses, lobbies and a variety of places that can benefit from color. Like upholstered furniture isn't all the same color or fabric.
You keep doin' you, boo.
Just depends on the piece and wood grain. It seems to me each piece is a blank canvas and each person will see something different. I’m just starting with this and I have an old storage bench with heart cutouts in the sides. It used to have cows painted on the lid and a heavy dark finish. I stripped and sanded it and I’m using a charcoal or black finish that shows the grain and a light finish for the lid and insides of the hearts. I didn’t want to cover the grain but still wanted a somewhat modern look. I think it’s the best of both 😊
@@ellarweegadsden8483 you’re the best 🥰❤️
Thank for, your video really help me see how easy it is to flip furniture. I am going to find a project to do this weekend.
You can do it!
Love those knee scooters!
The best!
Wowza. I wouldn't have recognized it! It was always such a user friendly piece. And now it's beautiful besides.
Thank you mama!! 🥰🥰🥰
I watch different furniture flippers and I always wonder how long you wait for the paint to cure before you sell. It seems like the paint could easily get ruined if you didn’t wait long enough. Also do you let the buyers know that it was recently painted?
I just found a coffee table almost exactly like this one! Which is why I’m here 😄 how ironic
Haha wow! Welcome 🥰
Hi Marissa, so glad to see you! I appreciate your tutorial. The one thing I would emphasize is doing ALL your repairs, sanding and cleaning before you start. I am always doing the outside, painting and then messing up paint when I go in to sand the drawer interiors. It’s always a mistake and yet, I continue to do it!,
Yeah, I definitely agree! I’m sometimes lazy and I do the same thing. But it’s always so much more beneficial to do it all before paint
Really like this colour! Well done:-)
@@bethrundle5560 thank you! Yeah, it’s not my usual color choice but I love it!
Beautiful color and job! My husband and I are starting to restore furniture now. We started with our nightstands and we did a nice job but definately are virgins at it and will be learning a lot from you and other youtubers.
Awesome! I hope you find some good inspiration and tips here :) best of luck!
Good.
This is the kind of thing that would look beautiful in a beach house.
Liked the style and the time and care you took making it just perfect.
You are very artistic.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much!
Lovely color choice and a great lesson! One thing I didn't hear you mention was cure time. It is easy to mess up a paint job if you aren't patient!
Oooh very true! Shucks!
FYI red bondo is a better filler than pink top dap for wood. It’s way harder and also doesn’t shrink as much. Otherwise looks great and I’m thinking about doing this as a little side hustle. I have the equipment and knowledge so why not use it. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Yeah! Definitely do that. I don’t use the pink stuff anymore. I use the kwikwood sticks
Red bondo is glaze putty meant to be used for light scratches i wouldnt use it to fill cracks. Keep up the good work
You are always so generous with your knowledge!
I try 🥰
I LOVE YOUR KNEE PADS ON WHEELS. !!!! WHEREDID YOU GET THOSE ???? Looks beautiful.
Haha thank you! The product link is in the description :)
Very pretty Marissa! I had a feeling you would tint the woven bottom! It looks a lot more cohesive. Thank you for sharing!
Agreed! Thank you!
Thank you 🎉 i will try flipping my old cabinets
Yay!! Good luck!
Very cool 👌
🥰🥰🥰 thank you Jay!
hi. I just came across your channel and really enjoyed your video. i noticed that you had some kind of wheeled things under the corners of your table. do you mind sharing what those are called and where you got them? that is really cool tool..i love your wheeled knee pads too...i wish i knew about them when i was still working. they would have been super helpful....now i think i want to see about getting them for new adventures in furniture flipping... thanks so much for sharing and I'm looking forward to more videos.
The furniture wheels are these:
amzn.to/486rcEb
And the kneel it roller seat is this:
kneelit.com/products/copy-of-kneel-it-rolling-kneepads-kneeling-chair-v3?gclid=CjwKCAiAhJWsBhAaEiwAmrNyq2-syQaULZkqzsrKPbmphF3duk1hU-NEV4BxNhVRM_oKaOI4Rxc6NxoCDiIQAvD_BwE
Make sure to use my discount code: MissFlips10
For 10% off of your kneel it purchase
I want to start flipping as a new hobby as well as making some more money. I really loved your explanation and video. One question though, do you have a video of where you have kept the original natural wood grain please? I would love to see how to do that as well.
Here’s a whole playlist for that :)) ruclips.net/p/PLlBylQt_E4LkmoIuMYn-rwj0gR_n6xU85&si=_hndCtMzu28HC4cq
@@TheMissFlips Amazing Thank you!
@@CrazyLew123 of course!
I noticed the glue syringe says to discard after use. Do you? Or do you clean them out and reuse?
No, they actually come with a rubber cap. Don’t know why it says that lol I just throw the rubber cap on them and the remaining glue will stay good for a while
Where did you buy your rolling stool? That's gotta be the BEST invention for flippin' furniture!
Haha you got it :) it was actually made for people who do tile
@@TheMissFlips Great invention!
@@cbow7961 definitely
Excellent!
Thank you!!
My gosh, thank you so much this help me so so much
Yayyy!! I’m so glad!!
Stunning restoration. So glad you didn't paint!!
So sorry! Not sure how that happened!
Lol wait. I think you commented on the wrong video cuz I definitely painted this one
Would you recommend the wash for a dining table? I really like the look, but I'm worried that, without a finish, it would get stained by food. Would the top coat protect it? I've never flipped a piece, I'm just interested in getting started.
Yeah, definitely put at least three layers of top coat on a dining table. It’ll see a lot of wear and tear
@@TheMissFlips thank you! Do you have any tips for starting off on a really low budget?
BIG help! Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Hello,
I watched one of your videos a few months ago about how to ship your furniture using UShip. The process sounded pretty simple and straightforward.
Unfortunately, the Etsy shipping settings have changed in the last few months. And we can’t use the “Other” setting anymore.
Have you experienced the same issue? If so, how are you shipping your furniture on Etsy now?
We are having a very difficult time finding any information on shipping large heavy items.
Any information you can pass on would be much appreciated!
Maybe you could do a follow up video on shipping furniture on Etsy?!?
Thank you so much
Oh that’s weird… I’ve still been using uship. I’m sorry I can’t help you with this problem :(
Thanks for responding so quickly!!
It sounds like I need to dig a little deeper.
@@madebyhand727 of course! Sorry I couldn’t provide more help
NP 👍
@@madebyhand727 🥰
It's beautiful
Thank you!!
Nice flip! I love this - I'm shooting a restoration video right now. A Mid-century bar cabinet. Stay tuned 🙂
Yay!! Awesome!!
Great tutorial. Thank you
You are welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!!
I'm afraid to ask this. Where did you get your training in flipping furniture. I'm not getting into how many things you did wrong , there's to many things.
Thanks for your feedback! You should check out some of my other videos that aren’t for beginners :)
Marissa help please. I just re-sanded my 1st piece back to bare wood in some places, top is bare bcs of brush strokes. My piece is older & had a rough finish. I don't think I (hand) scuff sanded well enough, used a very cheap brush for the primer and poor light. After my 2nd paint coat, there were horribly deep brush strokes.
I've some questions, please. Do rollers leave less and shallower marks than a brush? What's the best technique to reduce any marks? Do I need to re-prime?
I'm painting it black & don't think its a bleeder. I used a primer for smell & to help smooth the surface. The paint is a trim & cabinet paint, supposedly self leveling. I used a Wooster palm synthetic brush. Help please...
The drawer's top finish is in tack w/ reddish brown stain, needs minor repairs. I'm using decopauge w/dark background on them.
Should I just scuff sand them to remove their top finish, then paint w/o primer? Any other suggestions would also be greatly appreciated. Thank you for all you do. 😊💜
Is the paint and primer water based?
@@TheMissFlips I don't know about paint. It says water clean up, but doesn't specifically say water based and Behr website doesn't say either. It's Behr prem. Satin cabinet, door & trim, interior-exterior. Primer is Zinser 123.
@@TheMissFlips Any thoughts on the questions I asked?
I love it
Thank you!!
Great video useful tips
Glad it was helpful!
What type of seat chair is that I need that 😂
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Thank you! Cheers!
@@TheMissFlips 😂well Cheers To you Too😂🙌
@@debraneria4242 😂❤️
Why didn't you remove the doors? Wouldn't that have been easier?
100% but I wanted to give people an idea of how possible it is to do even if you don’t have access to all the tools
How about a vehicle and a furniture dolly.
Hey! If you can get people to deliver it to you, you don’t need either! I didn’t have a dolly for years!
@TheMissFlips In my 30's, people would always help.
Was that a termite?
Not that I know of
how much time it takes for beginners?
Not sure, but with a simple process like this, I can’t imagine it taking more than 2 days with drying time and all that
@@TheMissFlips I watched your video 3 times so far :) and have the following questions that I would be thankful if you can help me with them...
- For the very beginning cleaning step, do you recommend any cleaner/degreaser?
- How long should we typically wait for the glue to dry?
- How to choose sandpaper grit for regular sanding, sanding for the wash effect, and smooth out after painting?
-How to take the dust off if we do not have a vacuum?
- What is the gloss step you mentioned in 17.27?
- How to choose between a satin finish and a gloss finish?
Thanks!
@@mjar3799 for cleaning I just use vinegar and water. For the glue, it’s different for every kind, but typically it should say the recommended wait time on the bottle. Typically, any grit below 120 is to remove finish or paint. You want to finish sanding on 200 or 220 grit. After painting, I typically like to use 1000 grit or just a paper bag and just gently rub a piece of the bag on the dry paint. To remove the dust, you can use a tack cloth from Home Depot or a lint free cloth with mineral spirits. The gloss that I was talking about is the type of finish or top coat. So for this piece, I went with a satan finish, which is more of a matted finish, whereas a gloss finish is just that, glossy. Meaning it’s more shiny and reflective. When choosing a finish, it all really comes down to personal preference. But I prefer to use a Satin finish when painting and a glass finish on bare wood. Hope this helps!!
@@TheMissFlips I currently do not have a place like a garage. Any ideas how can I start flipping without having a place?
Why not remove the doors to paint them?
I figured it was a bit more advanced for beginners since old screws don’t always go in the same way they come out and you need to have a little more know how to address that issue
@@TheMissFlips Thank you ❣️ I'm totally a beginner, and actually procrastinating starting my first project 🫣😬 definitely scared! Your videos are awesome and very inspiring 😍
@@amominak2 oh good! I’m glad to hear it! Well if removing the doors works better for you, feel free to do that!
Never mind my comment. I found the link.😅 Thank you!
No worries!
I often buy ugly painted monstrosities to get rid of the tasteless paint job and sell it for what it was actually worth before it got ruined
That’s great for you! Super subtle btw lol coffee tables don’t sell well in my area anyways so there’s no way to really make them more valuable. This was more just so my viewers could learn specific things
Nobody wants your poorly sanded, poorly stained pieces...
hinges painted = lousy
So true!
Alonerzz saidrsadi yung dinner skefishr
For sure
Not one of my favorites of your projects
Fair enough! Not one of mine either. Just a way for beginners to get an idea of different techniques
Wood imo is just so dated, old heads get so mad when you paint wood .
Very true
I also think there’s a time and place for every style. And getting upset that someone is using their own judgement, taste, talent, or anything else is a waste of energy