Refinishing a Reproduction Tanker Desk for someone very special
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2024
- In this video i totally transform this tired and dull Reproduction desk from c.1980's. I tried a few new techniques I've never tried before and the end product is for someone very special.
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This transformation just deeply touched my heart! I could see how much you and your wife must truly love each other with every careful attention to detail you did, and with her complete trust in you. I was already loving this video from the Get-Go (and of course, Daisy!) but I was not prepared for the final result! Even tho it’s mainly MDF- this desk is fit for royalty! As I’m certain Emma well deserves! Absolutely gorgeous! 👏👍🌟🤘💖
What a really lovely and beautiful comment. That is so kind of you to say and you’ve hit the nail on the head, Emma is my world and Daisy of course 😀🐶❤️❤️
How sweet
There's nothing more precious than a gift that someone has put their hands to, whether it's a bouquet from the gaarden, a homemade cake or a painting. This is certainly a special gift to someone special to you. Happy Belated Birthday to your lovely wife. Kisses to Daisy as well.
Thanks so much for your lovely words. Emma loves her new desk 😀🐶❤️
I’m 75 and love the color. So sweet of you to redo your wife’s desk. Awesome job.👍👍
Really pleased you like the colour. Emma loves her new/old desk 😃😃
I was skeptical when you were painting the desk. I'm a firm believer in natural wood finishes but, I think you may have changed my mind. That was the most stunning refurbishing on an old desk that I've seen to date. Bravo and brilliantly done. I hope your lovely wife enjoys it! New ideas for my old desk...thank you.
That’s a great comment, thanks so much. I love restoring but I also love how you can transform some pieces with an injection of colour 😀👍
So sweet that you give your wife so many compliments and also prioritize this project and do all that hard work on the desk for her!
Thank you so much, she deserves this and much more 😀❤️
I am gobsmacked at your superb transformation. It looks so beautiful and you certainly wouldn’t guess it was mostly MDF/Chipboard. You have put such a lot of care and attention into this desk and I am sure your wife is thrilled with it! Can’t wait for the next restoration!
Thanks so much, Emma loves her new/old desk 😃😃
That's the first time I've ever seen leather refinished on a piece. The dye process was very interesting. Thanks, David, for sharing your present to Emma. She must be thrilled with it.
Thanks and glad you enjoyed it. Emma’s loves it so I’m a happy man 😀❤️
I have to say, I was more than a bit skeptical until I saw how that blue made the wood on the drawers absolutely GLOW -- they look positively lit from within! And the copper touches against the blue ... one of my very favorite combinations. Absolutely lovely.
Thanks very much 😀😀
I didn't know a redyed leather top would look this great... I always learn something new & helpful in your vlogs. Long hours of work & attention to every detail has turned this once scruffy piece into a very handsome desk that deserves pride of place in Emma's new office. Another great vlog, David 🙏 Thank you, Emma, for the roles you play in bringing this to us. You're both very appreciated.
What a lovely comment. ❤️ Thanks so much for your support and kind words 😀
It's a beautiful restoration. That shade of blue is stunning. You can see how much you care for your wife with how much love you put into this restoration. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🫶
Thank you very much. She deserves every second I spent doing this for her 😀❤️❤️
What a beautiful desk. I’m sure your wife Emma fell in love with it. You can see the love you have for her put into it. Thank you so much for sharing.😊
What a lovely comment, she’s my whole world (after Daisy) 😂😂🐶❤️
What a transformation! You really managed to turn something a bit naff, into something classy. Fantastic job.
Thanks Cheryl 😀😀
Very nice desk. Making with ton of love. Lucky one you have such a supporting relationship. ❤
I am a lucky man and I tell Emma regularly 😃❤️
Hope Mrs. Mayfield enjoys her new office and desk! ✨👏❤👍
She loves it…..thank goodness!! 🤣🤣
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Emma is a very lucky woman, and you are a very fortunate man to have her. Wishing her a happy belated / early birthday.
Aww thanks so much for your generosity Maeve 😀❤️❤️
WOW! This desk turned out absolutely stunning. I'm sure your wife will love it,
Thank you very much!😀😀
What a beautiful gift for your wife.
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Great transformation! Your wife is fortunate a talented husband and a beautiful desk. Cheers!
You’re very kind, thanks Laura 😀❤️
It's lovely and the blue is unusual, I'd call it a french navy. A lovely surprise for your wife. 😊
Thanks very much 😀😀
Happy wife happy life 🥰 David this was beautiful. Well done. 🇺🇸👍🏼
Thanks Jodi. I love that saying 😂👍❤️
Regal is he word for this piece. The Royal Blue is stricking against the Red of the Walnut. I hope Emma has years of enjoyment from it.
Thanks very much 😃😃
It turned out so beautifully David and what a lovely thing to do for your wife ❤❤
Thanks, she does so much for me that it is the least i can do 😃❤️❤️
Absolutely amazing..I'm sure Emma was delighted with the end results..I know I would have been.
She loves her desk 😀❤️
Love it! Colour of the wood, the blue and copper go so well together
Thanks so much! 😊
Pride of place now in Emma’s office. Love it as I’m sure Emma does xx well done x
She loves it as well you know mum. 🤣❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful ❤ you’ve put so much love into this, and I’m sure your wife will be very happy with the result ❤
Thanks so much, she loves her new desk 😀❤️
The grain on the drawer faces is beautiful!
It suprised me how nice it was too 😃
That turned out beautiful! I bet your wife loves it! 💗
Thanks very much, she loves her new desk 😀❤️
Love it. The blue paint and metal paint gave the desk, IMHO, a nautical vibe. ⚓️🫶😊
Glad you liked it 😀😀👍
The copper accents look amazing! I love the blue as well. I’m sure your wife will love it as much as we have all enjoyed watching you restore it ❤
Thanks so much 😀😀
I had no idea how even you could make something so mindblowingly mediocre look good, but you didn't disappoint! Give Daisy a wee love from me. My sweet girl passed away last week, the time we have with them is so short.
Hi Helen. I'm really sorry to hear your sad news, Ive had 3 other Spaniels before Daisy and each one of them has a special place in my heart and i know how hard it is to say goodbye. Take care 🐶🐶❤️❤️
Dave your wife is a very lucky woman. The desk is very lovely. She should be very happy with it. The walnut stain is so nice against the blue and the copper accents are the “cherry on top.” Thanks for sharing your labor of love.
Thanks Katherine, you’re very kind 😀❤️
Lucky woman your wife is. Great job.
I keep telling her that Rita 😂😂
David: she will love this restoration. It
Turned out beautiful. Carol from California
Thanks so much Carol 😀😀
Wow, what a piece, lucky lady! A real labour of love ❤
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I bet your wife just loves it. Beautiful work!
Hi Carol. She loves it and wipes it down after she uses it everyday 🤣🤣❤️
A true labor of love. I really like how the blue contrasts with the wood and copper trim and hardware. It’s lovely and I’m sure your wife will enjoy it for many years.
Thank you very much!😃
Beautiful! Love the grain on the drawer fronts. ❤
Me too, thanks 😀
She will love it because it comes from you. ❤❤
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I really enjoyed this. The desk turned out beautifully, and the combination of paint and natural wood is lovely.
Thank you so much!😃
The drawer fronts looked amazing with that blue!
Thanks, I liked them too 😀👍
Beautiful! I hope she likes it. You know you don't mess it up with an April Baby...💕
She loved it, I’m an April baby too 😂❤️
That blue is a wonderful contrast to the wood!
Thank you 😀
The hardware color and the gilding wax on the edge pieces looks so good against the wood grain and that blue! 😊❤. I am sure she will be so happy with it!! Pets to Daisy! 😊❤❤
Thanks so much! 😊🐶❤️
I really liked the green and gold, but your work is beautiful.
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Gorgeous…love the copper and the blue.
Thanks 😀😀
Just a great job! So good to see these cheaper reproductions actually getting an UPcycle! Much better than the original
Thanks 😀😀
i thought so too
In the 80’s the height of fashion my mum had pieces like this. It looks fabulous in its new guise. Furniture is still made in these styles but is mostly sprayed in a uniform colour.
Glad you liked it 😀😀
WOW, is that ever pretty. Very nice job.
Thanks 😃
I love how the drawers came out. They’re wonderful!
I was really surprised how nice the grain was 😀❤️
It’s gorgeous. I know she is very happy and proud of you. 💕🐶
What a lovely comment, thanks so much 😀❤️
Happy wife happy life. I am sure she was thrilled and so good of Daisy to supervise your break time❤
Totally 🤣🐶❤️
The desk is now quite striking!! And I need a hat like that for my hubby.
Thanks so much, Father Christmas brought me the hat 😂👍
You r wife must be over the moon! It turned out so lovely! I really love the color of the wood and the copper accents- it goes so well with that pretty blue. Nice job,David. Hi Daisy!
Thanks very much 😃🐶👋
Wasn't sure about the gold handles but on the reveal WOW they really set the piece off excellent 👌
They were actually copper but glad you liked it 😀😀👍
WoW. That is absolutely stunning. I love the combination of colours. Nice job , well done ❣️🙏
Thanks so much 😊
Love it! I hope Mrs. Restorations gets tons of use out of it!❤
She works very hard so at least she’s got a nice desk to do it on now 😀❤️
Gorgeous!! Your attention to detail is always impressive, I’m sure that this piece is going to be lovingly enjoyed for many years ❤️❤️
You’re very kind, thanks 😀❤️
Wow such a beautiful change. The handle really look great . Great Job!! Hope she loves it
Thanks, she loves it 😀
Nice choice of finishes ,,the blue and copper look very smart
Thanks 😃😃
I'll be honest, I thought I would hate it, but dang! That is gorgeous! You have a good eye. Now haul that beautiful thing up those stairs,
You should have seen me getting it up the stairs. Near.y killed me 😂😂
That little desk turned out beautifully!! ⭐️
Thank you!! 😊
Wonderful re-do. Love the blue with the mahogany.
Many thanks!😀
Beautiful, it’s stunning and Em likes it!! But I think a lot of love 🥰 has gone in to this!! 👏🏼👏🏼well done David😊🥰🥰
Thanks so much! 😊
I love the blue with the wood!
Thanks 😀😀
Hi David firstly my apologies for the very late watch been up to my eyes in paperwork (with a deadline) and couldn't get out to watch anything (still have more to do but a break was desperately needed)
I made the mistake of reading the comments which I really should know better than to do but I did 🤦. Those whining about 'painting wood' obviously were not paying close attention to your VERY thorough explanation of it being MDF 🙄🤦
I am positive that Emma loved it because any woman would love something that had such care and attention to detail totally tailored to their likes. I saw the love shining out of every particle.
Daisy 🥰
Take care and I will try my best to be here on time next time xx
Hiya. No problem and apologies for the delayed reply. I seem to have thousands of comments but try to get to all of them when i can. Emma loves her new desk and I loved doing it for her. She's certainly my rock 😃🐶❤️❤️
I so enjoy watching you work. Great out come as always. Thank you for sharing..
Thank you so much, it’s great to hear you enjoy my videos 😀❤️
you took a basic stock desk and truly elevated it...simply gorgeous ❤ that blue with the wood is stunning...i'm sure your wife is pleased
Thanks so much, she loves her new desk 😀❤️
Gorgeous! The wood and color contrast looks great!
Thank you!😀😀
Beautiful. I love the copper!!
Thanks so much 😀😀
What an amazing transformation, i absolutly love it 😍
Thank you so much!😀❤️
Gorgeous
Thanks very much 😃
This is such a beautiful and heart warming transformation!!❤❤❤
Thanks so much 😀❤️❤️
😮 oh my gosh! Stunning work 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!! 😊
Great job David! It turned out amazing!
Thanks Jamie 😀👍
You gave this dated and tired beauty a modern, elegant makeover and the result is stunning! All the best to your dear wife, she will enjoy your efforts.
Thank you so much!😀😀
This is the true definition of "Labor of Love"!!! It is really beautiful, and I'm sure that she loves it.
Thanks Karen, she loves it 😀😀
I’m with your wife on this, gorgeous colour. Looks great 🙂
Thanks Jude 😃😃
Not only a beautiful result, but how sweet you did this for your lovely wife. I agree, it's a really nice blue! Hope she enjoys it in happiness. 😊
Thanks very much, she loves it 😀❤️
Absolutely beautiful, the blue is a very nice touch. She's going to love it. Well done
Thanks so much 😃😃
Love the blue! Very beautiful work.
Thank you so much!😀
Such beautiful warm tones! Love it ❤
Thanks so much 😀❤️
Just beautiful great job. 👏👍🇨🇦💕
Thank you! 😊
It’s lovely, I hope Emma loves it!
She loves it 😀😀
@@MayfieldRestorations that’s wonderful!
This is absolutely gorgeous! Great work as usual!
Thank you so much!😀😀
Now, that looks amazing. 😮😊
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Was not prepared for that reveal. Had my doubts about the blue paint, but wow! Emma is one lucky lady. Hope for your sake that she’s able to tear herself away from that gorgeous desk every once in a while! Great job, as per usual.
She loves her new desk. I'm sure she'd rather not be working at it but at least its nice to work on 🤣🤣❤️
I think this turned out brilliantly! The copper/walnut/blue are beautifully harmonious together and I like the solution for that bit of added height. Haters gonna hate, but this is a great looking functional piece.
Thanks so much, I’ve had a few haters but most like the end result 😀❤️
It turned out absolutely gorgeous. Your work never ceases to amaze me. I hope she loves it.
Thanks as always, Emma loves it 😀❤️
Make a “plan de campagne” before you start. You could have sanded the top in total and then mask parts off with masking tape etc. First stain the wood because that would be the safest option, and the leather last. Then you don’t have to sand it that way with the chance of gouging the wood. You did a lovely thing for your wife. I bet she was chuffed to bits when she saw it.
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Lovely indeed.
Thanks so much 😀
This is Gorgeous. The paint sets off that spectacular wood grain on the drawers. I’m never sure re painting but I love it
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That's an awesome restoration. I did a small end table for my ex and it was a similar color. I got the smoothest finish by letting the paint harden for 24 hours, dry sanding with 600 grit, and then a spray on matte clear coat. It's totally matte, and flat as glass.
I really love the finishes youve chosen. The right stain and gloss on the wood really shows off that beautiful grain, and the copper highlights in the trim look incredible against the blue.
Dyeing the leather looked like a challenge, but it was definitely the right choice.
I'd love to own a desk that nice.
Thanks for such a great comment David, your support is much appreciated 😃👍
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I hate the colour blue. I find it depressing. But this is a very nice shade. It's almost like a petrol blue. You did a wonderful job and the copper tones finish it off very nicely. It's almost Steampunky in a way. I love it. I would love to have a desk like this to use for my sewing machine. I hope your wife liked the finished product.
I totally agree. Without my Emma I would be lost and not even half the man I am. She loved her new desk and she is the most appreciative person I know 😀❤️❤️
Love how the drawers look like flames with the new finish. Beautiful job
Emma said exactly the same thing, it was lovely grain 😀👍
Very nice job. I had no idea what the plan with the blue color was until the end. Good choice.
Thanks 😃😃
Absolutely stunning❣️I love it!
Thank you so much!😀❤️
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Great job; I like seeing how much better you can make a modest piece with a little imagination and skilled implementation.
Thanks 😀👍
So beautiful
Thank you so much😀