In this video, I’m giving a curbside colonial dresser a fresh start! Found during my town’s bulk trash pick-up, this piece needed a lot of love, and I’m excited to show you how I brought it back to life. I’ll walk you through each step—from cleaning and sanding to refinishing the solid maple top with a deep, dark walnut stain and painting the body a soft, creamy beige for a timeless look. This trash-to-treasure project is packed with tips on upcycling, refinishing, and giving furniture new life!
If you’re into DIY furniture makeovers or simply love watching pieces get a second chance, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and explore the products I used linked below!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:20 Taking Things Apart
02:09 Cleaning
02:53 Choosing New Hardware
04:11 Repairs
05:03 Sanding
07:58 Staining
09:04 Priming
10:53 Painting
13:28 Topcoating
15:27 Finishing Touches
16:35 Before & Afters
Products Used in this Video:
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+ Mohawk Epoxy Putty Stick https://urlgeni.us/amzn/MohawkPuttyMaple
+ 3M Respirator https://urlgeni.us/amzn/3MHalfMaskRespirator
+ Surf Prep 5” Orbital Sander https://urlgeni.us/SurfPrep5inchOrbital
+ 120, 180 & 400 Grit Sandpapers
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+ Ceiling Mounted Heater https://go.shopmy.us/p-8833635
+ Saman Water Based Wood Stain in “Dark Walnut” https://urlgeni.us/amzn/SamanDarkWalnut
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+ 4” Microfibre Roller https://urlgeni.us/amzn/MicrofibreRollerwTray
+ Fusion Mineral Paint in “Tapestry” https://go.shopmy.us/p-8922835
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+ Varathane Diamond Wood Finish “Satin” https://urlgeni.us/amzn/VarathaneDiamond
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