You have excellent skill in restoring furnitures... what does your tools box look like... I would love to try out a few but am not sure what tools I need
Thank you Brenda, my most used tools are my orbital sander, drill, miter saw, and paint gun with air compressor. Also a hammer and screw drivers are a must.
It's nice to see someone using old and unwanted items and make them useful again. I honestly love the checkered table it's a statement piece. Hugs from Iowa ⛄
I had the #3 desk. My parents bought it in 1946. I had it sanded and sealed in 2014 after their passing. I passed it on to my son. I wish there was a way to attach a picture. It turned out gorgeous.
Since I can't hardly stand to see anything that has some life left in it be tossed into the trash, I think these upgrades/upcycles are fantastic! Thanks for sharing & stay well!
I feel the same as you do. So, about 50% of the furniture in my home has been found on the side of the road and I quickly renovated all of my pieces. I've not sold any of my pieces, but may do this later beginning 2021. :-)
Thanks for sharing, I agree staying busy is the best way to get through this new scenario! I didn't go grab a crazy amount of toilet paper but I sure did go to Lowes and grab supplies to keep busy!!!! LOL
All you can do is your best, and when you need to wear 5 hats at once, it is never going to feel like enough. Don't be too hard on yourself, we are all struggling with you in our own ways. We may not be together, but we are struggling together, and that will get us through. Just remember to take a few minutes every day just for you. Much love and positive vibes coming your way 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I LOVE how you fixed up the waterfall desk! Made me wish I had the space, the money, and lived close enough to buy it. XD Oh course, now I'm wanting a staple gun and paint sprayer...Great video!
My paint sprayer was about less than $20 at harbor freight and a staple gun is around that same price as well. The only part that is expensive is the air compressor. You need and air compressor to use that paint gun. I reccomend a t50 size for the staple gun in case you were wondering. I am going to eventually invest in an electric staple gun though. It is hard on the hands and I have arthritis already! Lol
You do Awesome Restorations!!! You took other's stuff that was Junk to them they donated or was throwing away and Brought Beautiful Life Back to each item!!! I Love how the little Buffalo Plaid Table Turned Out!! It would be cute in a Teen Girl's Room with a Paris Theme or in Any Room that's done in Black and White!!! I Think it turned out Super Cute! It also looks really good with the Sunflowers you had display on it! It would Be Cute in a Big Kitchen that's done in Farmhouse and Sunflowers!!! Love the Bench that you added the Rooster to!!! You have Some Real Talent!!! This is the first video I've watched of yours and it most definitely won't be the last!!! 😍
That first piece of furniture was a telephone table that would typically be placed next to a sofa or chair in livingroom. I think its from 1950's or 60s. My grandmother and aunt had them. Their rotary phone would sit on top and the phone book would be in the space underneath. I think I would have kept the top part though because for me it's a fun memory.
Oh wow! I see so many tables like that and never knew it was for that. When I think of a telephone table I think of the ones with the chair and table attached together. I have also heard it be referred to as a gossip bench though. What a fond memory for you! I can totally understand wanting to keep it together. It's funny how times change. Now hardly anyone uses a phone book.
I've never done a furniture flip before, but I have some pieces I'd like to flip, so you've given me lots of good ideas to consider. This is an awesome compilation, Cory. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for watching Elise. Waterfall front furniture pieces are hard to find in such "good" condition. Usually they are missing chunks of the wood fire.
I see now. For the buffalo check, you first create a lattice of gray color on top of the white and then a checkered pattern of black on top of the white and gray. I think you’re the only furniture refinisher/artist that I’ve seen that can do this pattern! That’s cool.
Everyone has their own idea of what is beautiful :) I encourage you to watch my other DIYs, especially my desk makeover. I think you will enjoy that one.
Oh i know, my husband hates my telephone side table so taste does vary! You are definitely creative though i would never have thought to turn it into a bench! Super cool for sure
toto now i wasnt trying to be mean at all! I was just making a joke and saying i like those tables.i also didnt mean destroy as in “make ugly” either i just meant it as she took a hammer and turned into something else so technically she destroyed what it was originally.
No, not always. I clean it and treat for bugs if it is in good shape structurally. It helps hold the padding together and makes for a very easy makeover with a limited budget. Fabric and padding are expensive, if you can reuse what is there then you should. Its better for the planet to reuse and recycle as well :) less waste
@@ruthgraham3523 brain damage from lack of oxygen? Do you know how industrial masks work? I wrote a longer response but really short answer is just look it up. 🙄
Hi I love your page! I'm redoing old furniture too but I'm hand painting everything! I think I'm going to invest in a sprayer!! Can you recommend a reasonably priced not too complicated one for me?
I Lived the colors on the Bench. People tend to use such "Drab" Colors. As you DIY creative people, you are great at re creating something " New". New & drab, you have to be Happy with what is at your Home.
You did a wonderful job and inspired me to finish my own projects. My only advice never paint cane chairs they are a vintage that can fetch a pretty penny.
I don't understand why you don't like the beauty of wood, and have to basically coat everything with what looks like dollar store plastic. The wood is so beautiful!
If you actually watched the video you would see that I also restored an antique with its original wood finish. I have no idea what you mean about coating it in dollar store plastic? How do you coat something in plastic? Thats nuts. I can't stand fake wood finishes and many of my projects have that type of finish on them. I also am not a fan of "orange" wood stains. I do not paint antiques unless the wood finish has been ruined, but things that are not antiques I DO paint and I enjoy giving new life to drab pieces. I am an artist and art is subjective so although very many people enjoy my work, some people like yourself do not. Thats just the way it goes.
That is so funny! And so true. I am usually covered in paint, I dont know how I did it with that project. I cant even eat a meal without ruining a white shirt! That's why I just buy the men's white cotton shirts that come cheap in a pack at walmart to wear for these projects. You can bleach them and get them "clean" after germy projects. They may not look white anymore but at least you'll know the gunk has been washed out lol. Thanks for watching, Tanya!
@@DesertDIY I use old stained t-shirts to paint in. When they've got holes in them they are cut up for rags. No use buying new shirts to ruin. Kathy B.
I loved all of your projects. I can totally relate to your buffalo check table story.I redid a large round pedestal table.I shortened it to make a coffee table and painted stripes of various shades of blues with white.I then painted a large gold anchor in the center.Even though everyone commented on it and said they loved it,it took a long time to sell.Finally the right customer with a new beach cottage came along and bought it. Now I try to be more neutral in my refinishing if I plan to sell.Love your channel and I look forward to watching more videos, old and new.
Esther Gauden, amen. Micron particles with who knows what is being breathed in. People should always wear a mask every single time they’re doing any type of cutting or sanding!
Your restores are so pretty...well done! But the nurse in me has to say, I really hope covid scares you into wearing a mask when doing these projects! The amount of chemicals, dust, mold that you are inhaling is so dangerous and the damage doesn't show untill it's too late...please please start using masks...we need u for more diy's...
I love your furniture flips. They are awesome !! I just had a wood carved bed frame given to me. I've wanted to paint it white. I think it will be beautiful ! Just today i saw one like mine painted white. I am right. It is splendid and just the look im going for !!
Yes you are right. I am going to try and remember a face mask in the future. I have developed a sensitivity to wood stains now from not wearing a mask while staining over the years. If I use stain now or do any sanding without a mask I will be stuffed up for the rest of the day and night. So no more being reckless for me!
You do really hard work into your painting but a very unprofessional job on the upholstery. Remove the old aged materials and add new foam and fabric. Please do this out of pride of your workmanship. Good luck as you learn your trade.
For Joy or anyone else who may be wondering, the reason I do not change the old fabric or foam: 1. Foam is expensive, and I am not made of money. If you buy a project and then spend more than the project is worth on foam then you wont be able to resell for any type of profit. 2.it is difficult to shape a piece of foam perfectly, and the original foam or padding is already the perfect shape. 3. Foam and fabric can easily be cleaned and reused (it's good for the earth and your wallet). I also apply a bedbug treatment to every upholstered piece before I film JUST IN CASE. You never know. 4. It helps make the project easier and faster and does not have any negative results 5. Doing projects in this way helps me to build confidence in my viewers. I want my projects to be something everyone feels confident trying on their own. 6. The old fabric holds the old foam or padding in place which makes reupholstering easier. There are some cases where replacing the padding would be necessary: If it had a smell you couldn't get out, it was too flat from overuse, it was falling apart, or you suspect any type of bug activity.
@@karenbutcher5921 I use a powder that is for bed bugs and lice. I sprinkle the powder over the seat and pat the powder into the fabric a few times and let it sit for at least one day. Then I vacuum it clean before I work on my project. Any brand is fine, just look for it to say that it is used for bedbugs specifically.
I'm sorry it was a contact paper, I thought you were talking about the black and white floral that was inside the drawers. Lol oops! You're right i got it at walmart!
Hello friends! What projects are you working on right now?
Repainting old wrought iron patio set I have...from black to blue
You have excellent skill in restoring furnitures... what does your tools box look like... I would love to try out a few but am not sure what tools I need
Oh fun! Light blue or dark blue?
Cynthia that sounds like a work of love!
Thank you Brenda, my most used tools are my orbital sander, drill, miter saw, and paint gun with air compressor. Also a hammer and screw drivers are a must.
You’re the only DIYer that I have seen paint your furniture pieces upside down first. That is the only way to do it in my opinion !!
Thank you Maurice! It makes the most sense!
My grandfather was a Professional antiques restorer and he always started working on his pieces upside down.
My back hurts just to watch you work sitting on the floor instead of working from a work bench, but your work is still beautiful.
It's nice to see someone using old and unwanted items and make them useful again. I honestly love the checkered table it's a statement piece.
Hugs from Iowa ⛄
Is anyone afraid of bedbugs . How do we treat the wood for precautions?
This little table is just beautiful!!! Not too busy at all.
I believe the Buffalo check table would be perfect on a porch/deck/patio. I love it!
I like all your projects, what I can learn, but mostly getting to know your family. You all are hardworking and nice, also generous.
Bravo on that buffalo check table. You should be immensely proud!🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤
Thank you very much Patricia!
Stunning piece, actually.
Thank you Joanie
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The buffalo print was GENIUS
Thank you!
That “ side table “ is a telephone table from way back when you hard a cord attached!! It was so you could sit down whilst answering the phone.
Thank you for the info :)
waw... i had seen those tables and always wonder why would they built them that way..now finally truth has been told...
It looks like a step end table. I cringed when she broke it apart knowing it could be worth a few hundred bucks 😩
It was definitely not worth that
@@DesertDIY I think that whatever you put your hands on improves that much or more in value already.
That art deco desk turned out really nice. It was my favorite of this video.
I had the #3 desk. My parents bought it in 1946. I had it sanded and sealed in 2014 after their passing. I passed it on to my son. I wish there was a way to attach a picture. It turned out gorgeous.
Wow that is so special. I love when pieces are passed on through generations.
you can always put a link to an Instagram image if you have an IG account
I had the blue chair! Miss that chair
My daughter made a comment about the table and barstools. She said the tabletop look like a sand dollar. Beautiful!
Oh that is true. That makes it even more cute :)
Since I can't hardly stand to see anything that has some life left in it be tossed into the trash, I think these upgrades/upcycles are fantastic! Thanks for sharing & stay well!
I feel the same as you do. So, about 50% of the furniture in my home has been found on the side of the road and I quickly renovated all of my pieces. I've not sold any of my pieces, but may do this later beginning 2021. :-)
I am glad that there are more people in this world that are upcycling old things and keeping them out of the dump!
The little kids kitchen turned out so cute!!!!!!!
Thanks so much Christine, I'm so glad you liked it
Great job refinishing older pieces. It's nice to see someone bringing a piece back to life instead of completely transforming it.
Thank you Shellene
Totally agree! Love refinished furniture!
Your right the table is great too
Thanks for sharing, I agree staying busy is the best way to get through this new scenario! I didn't go grab a crazy amount of toilet paper but I sure did go to Lowes and grab supplies to keep busy!!!! LOL
I still cant believe the way things are going. I sure hope it blows over quickly. And you're genius for stocking up on your craft supplies lol
I agree; as long as my projects can continue I am happy at home. Enjoy!
@@mjb9176 keeping busy is half the battle!
way to go
I love the checkered table
The buffalo check was brilliant! So surprised that didn't sell
Thank you so much Renae
All you can do is your best, and when you need to wear 5 hats at once, it is never going to feel like enough. Don't be too hard on yourself, we are all struggling with you in our own ways. We may not be together, but we are struggling together, and that will get us through. Just remember to take a few minutes every day just for you. Much love and positive vibes coming your way
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Thank you so much for that, I really needed to hear it! You're the best!
I’m going to start doing this to pay for my yurt home and live in van!
The table and bar stools turned out really good complemented each other really well.
I LOVE how you fixed up the waterfall desk! Made me wish I had the space, the money, and lived close enough to buy it. XD Oh course, now I'm wanting a staple gun and paint sprayer...Great video!
My paint sprayer was about less than $20 at harbor freight and a staple gun is around that same price as well. The only part that is expensive is the air compressor. You need and air compressor to use that paint gun. I reccomend a t50 size for the staple gun in case you were wondering. I am going to eventually invest in an electric staple gun though. It is hard on the hands and I have arthritis already! Lol
Love the bird stencil
You do Awesome Restorations!!!
You took other's stuff that was Junk to them they donated or was throwing away and Brought Beautiful Life Back to each item!!!
I Love how the little Buffalo Plaid Table Turned Out!! It would be cute in a Teen Girl's Room with a Paris Theme or in Any Room that's done in Black and White!!! I Think it turned out Super Cute! It also looks really good with the Sunflowers you had display on it! It would Be Cute in a Big Kitchen that's done in Farmhouse and Sunflowers!!!
Love the Bench that you added the Rooster to!!!
You have Some Real Talent!!! This is the first video I've watched of yours and it most definitely won't be the last!!! 😍
Thank you so much Keisha I am so glad you love my projects!
My favorite is the checker top table.
I love that little table, I'd buy it if not to much!! It's beautiful!!
I adore the bench with the rooster on it.
Thank you Carol
Awww i love the table with the bird. You did a great job! Thank you for the how to parts🌻🍄🌻
Thank you Summer!
1940's desk & chair.....vanity bench......you did great!!!
l really like your, realistic approach, simple, no fuss, and it all comes out satisfying.
l like your attitude to your work.
Thank you so much, that is so kind of you to say.
My favorite one is the checkerboard top!! Super cute!!
Thank you Shelly!
@@DesertDIY I'm a new Subbie now!!
Yay! So glad to have you here
Put on eye protection and a mask . I like the sprayer, that is just what I would need. Love the afters .
Thank you!
I was thinking the same thing, you’re putting small particles into your lungs, damaging the delicate tissue
What? Her business. I rarely wear a mask or eye protection when spray painting. Yes, for big jobs in enclosed spaces I suppose it's warranted.
Nice work for saving these items from the dump
That first piece of furniture was a telephone table that would typically be placed next to a sofa or chair in livingroom. I think its from 1950's or 60s. My grandmother and aunt had them. Their rotary phone would sit on top and the phone book would be in the space underneath. I think I would have kept the top part though because for me it's a fun memory.
Oh wow! I see so many tables like that and never knew it was for that. When I think of a telephone table I think of the ones with the chair and table attached together. I have also heard it be referred to as a gossip bench though. What a fond memory for you! I can totally understand wanting to keep it together. It's funny how times change. Now hardly anyone uses a phone book.
They were commonly called a " Gossip bench".
YOUR COFFEE TABLE , TURNED OUT GREAT ...
Thank you Theresa
I love the tables. You found some good ones. You did a great job on them.
Thank you very much!
I love all the tips you give out to beginners (maybe not a beginner but for the person that is getting back in again).
Thank you, that is what I'm here for :)
I've never done a furniture flip before, but I have some pieces I'd like to flip, so you've given me lots of good ideas to consider. This is an awesome compilation, Cory. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Lynn, I cant wait to hear about how they turn out :)
Love that black and white buffalo table. TFS
Thank you!
I liked the desk best. When i saw the finishe project my mouth opened up with a WOW
Thank you so much for watching Elise. Waterfall front furniture pieces are hard to find in such "good" condition. Usually they are missing chunks of the wood fire.
Mine too! Loved it!
Excellent work! Fantastic. Subscribed, now. Happy I found your channel.
@@Queen_of_Hearts-Sharnell thank you so much and welcome to my channel :)
@@Queen_of_Hearts-Sharnell y'all are the best! Thanks for the compliments. It has brightened my day
I see now. For the buffalo check, you first create a lattice of gray color on top of the white and then a checkered pattern of black on top of the white and gray. I think you’re the only furniture refinisher/artist that I’ve seen that can do this pattern! That’s cool.
I couldn’t watch you destroy that telephone side table 😭 i have always thought those tables are so cool
Everyone has their own idea of what is beautiful :) I encourage you to watch my other DIYs, especially my desk makeover. I think you will enjoy that one.
Oh i know, my husband hates my telephone side table so taste does vary! You are definitely creative though i would never have thought to turn it into a bench! Super cool for sure
Thank you :)
@ Hales I couldn't stand to read your pointless mean comment.
toto now i wasnt trying to be mean at all! I was just making a joke and saying i like those tables.i also didnt mean destroy as in “make ugly” either i just meant it as she took a hammer and turned into something else so technically she destroyed what it was originally.
I love the way your buffalo plaid turned out!
Thank you
You put so much time into that buffalo check table. It's beautiful and I would certainly have a place for it! All the projects are really nice!
Thank you so much Karin! And thank you for watching
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You make it look so easy!! I really enjoyed watching! Thanks for the great ideas!
Aww, thank you so much!
When you recover seats y don't u take the old stuff off ? Its gross!
No, not always. I clean it and treat for bugs if it is in good shape structurally. It helps hold the padding together and makes for a very easy makeover with a limited budget. Fabric and padding are expensive, if you can reuse what is there then you should. Its better for the planet to reuse and recycle as well :) less waste
Love the checkered top table
Thank you
When I saw the waterfall desk I had a moment of panic where i thought you were going to paint it. So glad you didn’t. It looks beautiful.
I am not a monster lol. Thank you for watching!!!
Buffalo plaid one!! Yes!!!
Thanks so much Lois
What an amazing artiste you are!! As soon as I saw half a video of yours-I subscribed!!
Oh, thank you so much! Glad to have you here :)
You have such vision! What a talent you have at restoration and yet jazzing the pieces up with new life and personality! Blessings!
Thank you Janine
Love your work, have begun painting furniture recently and enjoy watching all of your transformations.
Thank you so much Denise! And there are tons more new videos coming to inspire you in the future 😃
8 and 9 were my favorites
i love that you released this video, it really helped ease the stresses of the world & inspired me with moving into a new home!
That is so happy to hear. I will have another furniture flip video coming this friday so keep an eye out. Thanks for watching!
That checker board table was awesome.
Thank you Shaun
Best video I have seen in awhile. Great work. I love the way you just get to the project. Earned yourself a new subscriber.
Thanks so much Linda, that means a lot!
Loved the first table make over.
I have one similar. Now I know what to do with it. Thank you. 💘
You're welcome!
I love the Buffalo check table I would of bought it!
Awesome job!!!! I can’t wait till I can go shopping at thrift stores again and hit up Home Depot. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you for watching....and ME TOO!!!
Project "plaid" table was my favorite!!!! CUTE!!!! CUTE!!!! CUTE!!!!
Thank you
You do a great job! Don’t forget to protect your lungs with a mask!
You are very right. I wear a respirator mask now. Some of these videos are old and I have since learned to be more careful
And get brain damage from lack of oxygen to your brain and bacterial pneumonia.Talk to a doctor
@@ruthgraham3523 The doctors who....wear masks...? 😂
@@ruthgraham3523 brain damage from lack of oxygen? Do you know how industrial masks work? I wrote a longer response but really short answer is just look it up. 🙄
Love the Buffalo Check table!
Thank you Renee
I LOVED the Buffalo check table...that was the best i've ever seen!!
Wow thanks for the sweet compliment
I love the buffalo check table!!!
Thank you Jeanne
1st project, excellent love all really. your very talented, Just found your channel. I am excited to see more of your work.
Thanks so much Marcia. Glad you enjoyed watching my projects!
You do such beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.
Hi I love your page! I'm redoing old furniture too but I'm hand painting everything! I think I'm going to invest in a sprayer!! Can you recommend a reasonably priced not too complicated one for me?
The one I bought is from harbor freight around $20 but you will need a decent sized air compressor to operate it. So glad you redo old furniture too!
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I Lived the colors on the Bench. People tend to use such "Drab" Colors. As you DIY creative people, you are great at re creating something " New". New & drab, you have to be Happy with what is at your
Home.
Yes I completely agree. Thank you for watching
You did a wonderful job and inspired me to finish my own projects.
My only advice never paint cane chairs they are a vintage that can fetch a pretty penny.
Thanks for the advice, Rebecca. I hope you get lots of projects finished :)
I don't understand why you don't like the beauty of wood, and have to basically coat everything with what looks like dollar store plastic. The wood is so beautiful!
If you actually watched the video you would see that I also restored an antique with its original wood finish. I have no idea what you mean about coating it in dollar store plastic? How do you coat something in plastic? Thats nuts. I can't stand fake wood finishes and many of my projects have that type of finish on them. I also am not a fan of "orange" wood stains. I do not paint antiques unless the wood finish has been ruined, but things that are not antiques I DO paint and I enjoy giving new life to drab pieces. I am an artist and art is subjective so although very many people enjoy my work, some people like yourself do not. Thats just the way it goes.
Love every single one of these flips!! 👍 You earned yourself a new subscriber!! 🥰
Hi Kristen! Thanks so much!!! Glad to have you :)
Omg, I love your butcher block island...
Thank you! It is walnut. I ordered it from floor and decor
Hello I’m a new subscriber, love the video, thanks for sharing 🙏🏾
Thanks so much for supporting my channel Donna!
Great idea for the bench ,I've seen plenty of those tables at thrift stores .
Painting with a white shirt on and not getting any paint on it! I can’t do that. I usually have the same amount of paint on me as my projects.
That is so funny! And so true. I am usually covered in paint, I dont know how I did it with that project. I cant even eat a meal without ruining a white shirt! That's why I just buy the men's white cotton shirts that come cheap in a pack at walmart to wear for these projects. You can bleach them and get them "clean" after germy projects. They may not look white anymore but at least you'll know the gunk has been washed out lol. Thanks for watching, Tanya!
@@DesertDIY I use old stained t-shirts to paint in. When they've got holes in them they are cut up for rags. No use buying new shirts to ruin.
Kathy B.
Tanya Avila 😅
I have such issues with corners on chairs and benches, your cornering looks super easy. I’m going to try that next time! Thank you!
I learned a new way to do corners and I will be showing it in tomorrow's video hopefully! But either method is great
@@DesertDIY ooh I’m going to look out for that! Thank you!
For the life of me can’t understand why someone didn’t buy the checked table, so cute!!
Who knows? Haha. Thank you Laurie!
So many great makeovers. Thanks for the inspiration
Everything turned so beautiful you did great job i love it.
Thank you so much Mehri
I liked the dark stain with white bottom on that round table instead of the white wash top
Thank you for watching. That is the beauty of watching RUclips videos, you can get ideas and do things your own way. I do that all the time
Hi there! TFS! I really like the look of the lime washed chair, could let me know where you purchase your lime wash?
It is from Lowes :) thanks for watching Adriana.
I loved all of your projects. I can totally relate to your buffalo check table story.I redid a large round pedestal table.I shortened it to make a coffee table and painted stripes of various shades of blues with white.I then painted a large gold anchor in the center.Even though everyone commented on it and said they loved it,it took a long time to sell.Finally the right customer with a new beach cottage came along and bought it.
Now I try to be more neutral in my refinishing if I plan to sell.Love your channel and I look forward to watching more videos, old and new.
Thank you Glenda. It is a tough lesson to learn but I'm sure that the ease of selling neutral pieces is worth it
Great job on your projects. You really need a work table do you don't have to do so much squatting and bending. Easier on the bones 😉🦴
That sure would be nice!!!! Thank you so much for watching, Liz!!!
🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 67 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼...
The white table would have been nice to have a glass top
That is true, it probably would make the finish last a lot longer, too. Thanks for watching Brenda
Amazing beautiful work, so very talented.
Shouldn't you be wearing a mask when sanding?
Yes! Some of these videos are very old and I have since learned my lesson
Esther Gauden, amen. Micron particles with who knows what is being breathed in. People should always wear a mask every single time they’re doing any type of cutting or sanding!
I love #8 table done in black, white, and grey. Beautiful! I would use this in my home
Thank you Tonya
Your restores are so pretty...well done! But the nurse in me has to say, I really hope covid scares you into wearing a mask when doing these projects! The amount of chemicals, dust, mold that you are inhaling is so dangerous and the damage doesn't show untill it's too late...please please start using masks...we need u for more diy's...
Thank you Dawn, I have started wearing a respirator
#6 and 8 are beautiful
I love your furniture flips. They are awesome !!
I just had a wood carved bed frame given to me. I've wanted to paint it white. I think it will be beautiful ! Just today i saw one like mine painted white. I am right. It is splendid and just the look im going for !!
YAY! sounds like its going to be great!
Hi there. I would recommend you wear a face mask, you have to keep your lungs healthy
...great job...
Yes you are right. I am going to try and remember a face mask in the future. I have developed a sensitivity to wood stains now from not wearing a mask while staining over the years. If I use stain now or do any sanding without a mask I will be stuffed up for the rest of the day and night. So no more being reckless for me!
What a difference a drop of paint makes...you really changed all of these projects beautiful work 😀
Thanks so much Christine
You do really hard work into your painting but a very unprofessional job on the upholstery. Remove the old aged materials and add new foam and fabric. Please do this out of pride of your workmanship. Good luck as you learn your trade.
Haha gee, thanks! So nice of you!
For Joy or anyone else who may be wondering, the reason I do not change the old fabric or foam:
1. Foam is expensive, and I am not made of money. If you buy a project and then spend more than the project is worth on foam then you wont be able to resell for any type of profit.
2.it is difficult to shape a piece of foam perfectly, and the original foam or padding is already the perfect shape.
3. Foam and fabric can easily be cleaned and reused (it's good for the earth and your wallet). I also apply a bedbug treatment to every upholstered piece before I film JUST IN CASE. You never know.
4. It helps make the project easier and faster and does not have any negative results
5. Doing projects in this way helps me to build confidence in my viewers. I want my projects to be something everyone feels confident trying on their own.
6. The old fabric holds the old foam or padding in place which makes reupholstering easier.
There are some cases where replacing the padding would be necessary: If it had a smell you couldn't get out, it was too flat from overuse, it was falling apart, or you suspect any type of bug activity.
Thanks for explaining this. I was wondering why you didn’t change out the old seat. It make sense. What do you use to spray for bugs?
@@karenbutcher5921 I use a powder that is for bed bugs and lice. I sprinkle the powder over the seat and pat the powder into the fabric a few times and let it sit for at least one day. Then I vacuum it clean before I work on my project. Any brand is fine, just look for it to say that it is used for bedbugs specifically.
I would imagine you also spray disinfect...
I used that same black floral print material to refurbish an entire table set that i sold for quite a great profit.
It's so pretty! If I remember right I think it was from dollar tree? I cant remember for sure. Either way it really looks great
@@DesertDIY I got mine at Walmart. I never knew the dollar tree sold fabric.
I'm sorry it was a contact paper, I thought you were talking about the black and white floral that was inside the drawers. Lol oops! You're right i got it at walmart!
I love the black bedroom set.
you are an extremely talented lady. Great work.
Thank you Lynn
If I had a place of my own I would’ve got it
it turned out better than i thought it would
Thank you!