The FLAKIEST dresser of all time... Furniture Restoration

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  • Опубликовано: 2 июл 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
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    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!
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  • @Objective-Observer
    @Objective-Observer Год назад +1325

    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 Год назад +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 Год назад +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 Год назад +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 Год назад +1

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

    • @arnearne12345
      @arnearne12345 Год назад +5

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

  • @marinamarioni6384
    @marinamarioni6384 Год назад +266

    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 Год назад +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 Год назад +2

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

    • @patgordon5757
      @patgordon5757 10 месяцев назад +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 8 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @patgordon5757
      @patgordon5757 8 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @nanya1159
    @nanya1159 Год назад +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 Год назад +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 Год назад +56

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

  • @AwkwardAuggie
    @AwkwardAuggie 8 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @10tus61
    @10tus61 Год назад +221

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

  • @Boomerinthewild62
    @Boomerinthewild62 Год назад +366

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

  • @the._.musical._.flute._
    @the._.musical._.flute._ Год назад +22

    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 8 месяцев назад +4

      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.

  • @1953lili
    @1953lili Год назад +3

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

  • @marianafn1989
    @marianafn1989 Год назад +6

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

  • @patriciamoody3137
    @patriciamoody3137 Год назад +11

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

  • @Moon-fv5sz
    @Moon-fv5sz Год назад +5

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

  • @katielin2379
    @katielin2379 Год назад +67

    The bare wood grain is stunning.

  • @abigailhamilton8983
    @abigailhamilton8983 Год назад +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! 👍👍

  • @indie825
    @indie825 Год назад +21

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

    • @forevergogo
      @forevergogo Год назад

      You think those are something, I gotta tell you about how the kids played with my hairy legs in the pool!
      ruclips.net/video/3DbE2SmV2bs/видео.html

  • @catofthecastle1681
    @catofthecastle1681 Год назад +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.

    • @kaboombox1581
      @kaboombox1581 9 месяцев назад

      I was thinking PlastiKote.

  • @crafterscrapbook
    @crafterscrapbook Год назад +68

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

  • @vbee3571
    @vbee3571 Год назад +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! 🌟

  • @sureshot311
    @sureshot311 Год назад +34

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

  • @donnerpartyofone2723
    @donnerpartyofone2723 Год назад +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 Год назад +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.

  • @Zm4rf
    @Zm4rf Год назад +9

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

  • @cathyjackson5959
    @cathyjackson5959 Год назад +10

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

  • @chantelnovelle7134
    @chantelnovelle7134 Год назад +15

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

  • @dessertman1181
    @dessertman1181 Год назад +75

    The corner camouflage was brilliant great job love your channel

  • @nashamayy
    @nashamayy Год назад +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! 👏

  • @lenabbixby7409
    @lenabbixby7409 Год назад +5

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

  • @nayeemarashid8032
    @nayeemarashid8032 Год назад +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

  • @sirpartybutter4329
    @sirpartybutter4329 Год назад +59

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

  • @jill552
    @jill552 Год назад +15

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

  • @mozu517
    @mozu517 Год назад +12

    Thanks for showing and explaining your techniques. 👍💯

  • @bluecurlygirl
    @bluecurlygirl Год назад +59

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

  • @adamfitch965
    @adamfitch965 Год назад +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.

  • @sharonshields1482
    @sharonshields1482 Год назад +7

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

  • @menjen72
    @menjen72 Год назад +11

    Love your work! I could watch all day!

  • @carmenhernandezperez9824
    @carmenhernandezperez9824 Год назад +7

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

  • @Shatterspeed
    @Shatterspeed Год назад +2

    I LOVE the sander transition. So good.

  • @heyhope326
    @heyhope326 Год назад +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.

  • @treeflamingo
    @treeflamingo Год назад +1

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

  • @adascraps
    @adascraps Год назад +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.

  • @heatherradford1994
    @heatherradford1994 Год назад +19

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

  • @grammybear4226
    @grammybear4226 Год назад +4

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

  • @Flippingdrawers
    @Flippingdrawers Год назад +9

    👋👋👋your editing is so cool

  • @lynnjankura6263
    @lynnjankura6263 Год назад +10

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

  • @RED-cy7ig
    @RED-cy7ig Год назад +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.

  • @rissastellar
    @rissastellar Год назад +7

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

  • @lilithanne5506
    @lilithanne5506 Год назад +2

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

  • @neilschipper3741
    @neilschipper3741 Год назад +13

    Great job on the dresser and the video!

  • @ARose.1989
    @ARose.1989 Год назад +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.

  • @melissalorden5789
    @melissalorden5789 Год назад +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!!!

  • @ebonist3860
    @ebonist3860 Год назад +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"

  • @flatlander6442
    @flatlander6442 Год назад +2

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

  • @nevillesmith9795
    @nevillesmith9795 Год назад +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👍👌

  • @LB-px9td
    @LB-px9td 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @74bobby
    @74bobby Год назад +2

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

  • @naomilinford7308
    @naomilinford7308 Месяц назад

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

  • @SalvagedInspirations
    @SalvagedInspirations Год назад +2

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

  • @kathyl5610
    @kathyl5610 Год назад +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.

  • @jytoronto7534
    @jytoronto7534 Год назад +12

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

  • @terrirouleau4758
    @terrirouleau4758 Год назад +5

    Just 😮 What a great job.

  • @tomnesterak1116
    @tomnesterak1116 Год назад +2

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

  • @ibz8455
    @ibz8455 Год назад +8

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

  • @tibo6749
    @tibo6749 Год назад +1

    Gorgeous editing, gorgeous craftsmanship, gorgeous restoration, gorgeous furniture. I love how it went from some old piece you'd not even want to touch due to the crumbs, to something so modern and fresh.

  • @m_paul9286
    @m_paul9286 Год назад +7

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

  • @vidhoard
    @vidhoard Год назад +2

    It looks so much better than before!!

  • @thatonefangirl4395
    @thatonefangirl4395 Год назад +5

    So satisfying! I remembered restoring a dresser that was made around the Civil War times, taking it apart, sanding it, staining it and even restored the signature on one of the bottom drawers by retracing it. It had red stain stuff on it so when I sanded it the first time my legs were orange (probably cuz I was wearing shorts)
    Nevertheless I had fun restoring it and is in my living room. Every time I see it I think of how hard I worked on it

  • @robertspina6126
    @robertspina6126 Год назад +10

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

  • @trinaminihan3170
    @trinaminihan3170 Год назад +2

    Wow! Beautiful piece and workmanship.

  • @FrancieleAlvess
    @FrancieleAlvess Год назад +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 :)

  • @CaitlinKohler
    @CaitlinKohler Год назад +1

    What a beautiful dresser. Great work!

  • @annw1395
    @annw1395 Год назад +4

    So terrible before; so beautiful afterwards. The peeling was unreal! I love your choice of stain color. The wood grain is gorgeous! Wonderful job!

  • @JohnPatersonAu
    @JohnPatersonAu Год назад +10

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

  • @komorebihouse7272
    @komorebihouse7272 Год назад +2

    So satisfying. I always look forward to your videos!

  • @jari.tokimeki
    @jari.tokimeki Год назад +11

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

  • @purvadudhrejiya3492
    @purvadudhrejiya3492 Год назад +3

    Thank you for always paying attention to the sound as well! The way you edit videos is amazing and so considerate of the viewer 💜
    I enjoy all your videos and amazing flips, makes me want to try woodworking ☺️

  • @gladyssanchez5928
    @gladyssanchez5928 Год назад +3

    Short and sweet 😋 Brilliant as always.

  • @MamaJamu
    @MamaJamu Год назад +2

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

  • @patriciagraves752
    @patriciagraves752 Год назад +3

    Beautiful job, what a charming piece now.

  • @MrsJax304
    @MrsJax304 Год назад +2

    Amazing work as always. Your garden is so beautiful

  • @clinttaylor7786
    @clinttaylor7786 Год назад +2

    Beautiful restore, loved the camouflage on the repairs also!

  • @MadCityModern
    @MadCityModern Год назад +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

  • @Timhey0912
    @Timhey0912 Год назад +1

    I would say you are a Magician, But you work to hard to make beautiful furniture, out of almost nothing. Great Job!

  • @nataliemiller2856
    @nataliemiller2856 Год назад +5

    Stunning as usual. You are very good at camouflage 😊. This piece sure has a great start on it's new life.

  • @gladysanderson1351
    @gladysanderson1351 10 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @MattTheLyon
    @MattTheLyon Год назад +4

    That turned out beautiful, wowza

  • @MayndaY666.
    @MayndaY666. Год назад +9

    Such a beautiful piece. I believe the old finish was tinted varnish

  • @tonipope3164
    @tonipope3164 Год назад +3

    Loved the old- west gun slinger intro!

  • @demazejr
    @demazejr Год назад +12

    Great job, looks much better now. Keep going 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

  • @beheroot
    @beheroot Год назад +2

    while i dont like end color i am AMAZED how good final restoration turned out. and epoxy masking? briliant. i also like your editing :D

  • @ZussieMakesit
    @ZussieMakesit Год назад +7

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

  • @deangood8908
    @deangood8908 Год назад +5

    Amazing restoration

  • @pp20173
    @pp20173 Год назад +1

    love the different transitions and camera angles. it's like i needed to see it from between two bushes but I didn't know it.

  • @corvicore6813
    @corvicore6813 Год назад +3

    your videos are always a pleasure to watch. fantastic restoration as always !

  • @ChicAntiquebyHolly
    @ChicAntiquebyHolly Год назад +1

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

  • @shesthebethest
    @shesthebethest Год назад +12

    Beautiful! I kinda really liked it before it was stained as well.
    Also, the editing was so cool in this!!

  • @baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134
    @baronesselsavonfreytag-lor1134 Год назад +2

    Amazing transformation ❤️

  • @daniiijl
    @daniiijl Год назад +3

    Everything about this was satisfying 🤗

  • @maryannschumacher1370
    @maryannschumacher1370 Год назад

    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! 🌞👍♥️

  • @jonnaborosky8836
    @jonnaborosky8836 Год назад +5

    Such precise sanding and staining! I'm very impressed!

  • @CL-we8tn
    @CL-we8tn Год назад +2

    Beautifully done.