I was shocked when the paint came off - Satisfying Restoration

[@lindahill7315]

I can't believe they painted that wood grain. It's stunning. Thank you for bringing it back to life

[@medicbabe2ID]

I think it was Mad City Modern that took some purple house paint off a dresser and the wood underneath was _breathtaking._ Honestly the most beautiful grain I've ever seen and I live on furniture resto channels. What kind of person looks at gorgeous pieces like these and says, yeah, some paint is just what this needs?

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I feel like someone didn't know what they were looking at!

[@kayerin5749]

@@medicbabe2ID People who have no clue about fixing furniture, no skill and no patience to learn to do better.

[@marshelleplymale6437]

I am with you that grain is gorgeous.

[@cmclaren7]

We think the natural wood grain is beautiful today, but that's because today's fashion says it is. As some point in the life of this piece, fashion said that a painted surface looked better. That's why so many beautiful pieces were painted over. It's great that we can reverse that and interesting that our ideas of what is beautiful can change. Imagine what that says for people with tattoos.

[@lindaczerwinski3312]

THE LIITLE MOUSE DOOR IS GENIUS

[@dianneborrelli1056]

Tis a wee faerie door,shhhhh.😊

[@riosoma]

Beautiful job on the door I wish you would show the hinge thing up close I cannot imagine what to look for

[@ulexite-tv]

Wow. That wood grain! That little door! That cat!

[@alysonmarie]

I love that you put your logo on the little door! It’s so respectful of the original maker, but also allows you to make your mark on a piece that you so caringly restored!

[@cvodthemod2103]

The hinged hole patch is brilliant. Well done.

[@lauriehill8240]

I love the little door 'thingy'! So clever of you - but you really shouldn't worry about making all of your viewers happy! You do you! That wood grain is really beautiful - such a shame someone painted over it. Your resourcefulness in making your own striker plate is awesome as well. Mando is very rambunctious - I can see him going 'out of bounds' - over that wall!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you and you’re right. He definitely went over to my neighbours multiple times already 😂

[@Sharon-bo2se]

​@@Flippingdrawersyou might want to use a tracking collar when he is outside. There is so much to explore and he is a youngster.

[@melaniemonroe5755]

​@@FlippingdrawersYou've done such an amazing job this is a beautiful piece of furniture now also the kitty Cameos are giving me life 😊 thank you so much

[@kayerin5749]

@@Flippingdrawers Sounds like you have a wonderful cat neighbourhood there! Mando is so fun to watch in the background. He def. has jumping skills! Did you manage to find keys to the drawers? I actually don't think it matters much. As Thomas Johnson said, people are always losing the keys anyway, and these days we have safer and more secure ways of locking things up😛

[@fedupwithvulgarities7355]

I agree. He cannot please everyone all of the time. However, I think in the case of the “little door,” it may have caused him to think just enough to come up with this extraordinary compromise solution that is most definitely amazingly wonderful and may become the answer to viewer future projects.👏👏🌞

[@ModelsExInferis]

Amazing result! Hugo and Mando are gorgeous 😻. And never forget, time spent with a cat is never wasted!

[@juslikagrzly]

Again just astounding and creative work! Mando is the cutest! So happy to see Hugo again.

[@katetsubata]

You have turned a totally missable furnishing into a masterpiece. Love the rich grain of the wood! Beautiful work.

[@NunYa-BizNess4960]

I love when your furry supervisors are there to make sure that you are doing a good job!

[@chandarussell]

You’re right, the grain in this piece is stunning. What a lovely little piece of furniture. I love the solution to the hole in the back. Genius idea. You did a wonderful job, it looks fantastic. What do the neighbourhood cats think of Mondo? Do you take Mondo on your little trips? You could leash train him and take him everywhere with you.

[@judithburke1539]

Maybe a harness instead of a collar. They don't cause a choking sensation for the cat.

[@chandarussell]

@@judithburke1539 exactly. I use a harness on my Burmese cat. He loves going for adventures on the bicycle and walking in the woods and the harness works beautifully for both.

[@just.j5302]

​@@judithburke1539a harness is better for dogs as well.

[@Pinkstinkie]

Aw man, those last finishing touches on the wood is the best part for me, seeing how the wood slowly beautifies makes me happy.

[@Flippingdrawers]

This is the way 🐾😻

[@johnpinner1]

Love to see Hugo , Mando is a show by himself

[@MG-co8ug]

You said it best- delicious! That wood grain, the door thingy, your brass improv and the end result- chef's kiss!! And friendly felines on the side.

[@leslie-dg4um]

LOVE this restoration! This buffet had beautiful wood hidden underneath the paint! Your restoration workmanship is amazing and your videos are so enjoyable, with bits of humor added in. They are also informative and I'm learning from them. It's always a bonus when neighbor cats and adorable leopard spotted kitten say hello, too!

[@lynnestamey7272]

Playing with your cats is time exceptionally well spent. I've always found therapy to be beneficial. The thing is to realize that one needs help, then act on that! I love that you are able to save furniture too!

[@Cherbear1565]

Well said.

[@nancywhite2014]

This piece is absolutely stunning! I really enjoyed seeing Mando being frisky in the background 😻. Your meticulous attention to detail in the repairs and refinishing is exceptional! Thank you Jay.

[@debbiehough411]

Adding the little door thingy was brilliant! Well done!

[@carolinedubose5136]

What a wonderful job removing the awful paint! The cabinet looks awesome now!! So glad you were able to clean up and reuse the original hardware! The filigree pulls are spectacular!!

[@statewench2828]

I can just imagine how your heart raced when you saw the Burel. I would have never in a Million Years guessed it was there. So lovely.

[@carmencampbell6994]

When is it NOT time for a cute cat break, Jay? Silly you! Once again, a lovely piece I need in my home. lol Also, I have been using BetterHelp for two years now. I love my therapist, and I'm glad you got this sponsor. Sometimes, fixing a tired and mistreated piece of furniture into a useful, lovely piece is the same thing a human needs, too.

[@Flippingdrawers]

I agree. Furniture has been a form of therapy for me. Helped me a lot with anxiety when I worked as a nurse on an acute medical unit.

[@kayerin5749]

@@Flippingdrawers Now *that* I can identify with, having spent years nursing before I retired. When I worked ICU I was able to work less days, and the added time off was spent doing anything non nursy!

[@juliejulie7622]

I hope you keep it!

[@statewench2828]

@@Flippingdrawers I'm sure it did. I bet you made a fantastic Nurse.

[@MaryHyso]

Exceptional observation!

[@pitsnipe5559]

You’re certainly right about why anyone would paint such beautiful wood figures. Sorry to hear about your mom at such a young age. I lost my dad when I was 7 years old. After 63 years I still miss him. That Mando is a little fireball.

[@destroyerthewolf]

Such a adorable curious kitten

[@Afaq-vw6hm]

Your cat is gorgeous and so is your sideboard. Ingenious solution for the hole

[@minervareyes-huguenor239]

Wow. What a beautiful piece. The woodgrain is amazing. You did an excellent job.

[@aleiorgu]

What was hiding beneath that white paint was beyond beautiful! That grain is incredible. Thanks for showing it the light of day again :)

[@wvello2265]

Mando and Hugo are so cute! But this piece of furniture is magnificent!! And as the saying goes “it’s all about the details”! You are fantastic with the details!! Thank you for rescuing this one!

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

That wood grain is fabulous! This little cabinet was in dire need of a makeover, and the results are spectacular! The brass hardware gleams without all that awful paint on it. I love the little door in the back. It's the best of both worlds for the people who said patch it, and the folks who said leave it open. You found quite the clever solution. It's always awesome when Hugo makes a cameo appearance! Mando is becoming quite the shop helper! ❤

[@franceshurt3517]

Beautiful restoration Jay, but the supervisors and Mando stole the show, cheers!!!🥰💕👌👍👍🙏🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐆☕🖍🖊🔨🪛

[@katehowell462]

It constantly amazes me when you take something headed for a burn pile or landfill and give it its life back. Stunning!

[@TheCraftyMagnolia]

The little door!! YES, WIN!! Mando must have known ahead of time because that little jump for joy when you were outside was a dead giveaway! 😉 It turned out gorgeous. The grain is a head-turner.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🤩 it was a cool project

[@LeannaRuthJensen]

I love the Mando in the cupboard shot. I would have made a removable plug but the little door is one step better. And once again you are my hero for rescuing beautiful wood furniture from paint purgatory.

[@maureenheil5009]

I am glad your other cats are not jealous of the baby. You are very good at choosing your furniture pieces, beautiful veneer

[@williamkash7162]

So lovely to see the little Bengal cavorting in the background. And Hugo too, of course.

[@valsummers5330]

Love the “No mouse Door”! And while it was great watching you transform and renew the beautiful wood grain It was even better watching Mondo hopping and bopping around his cat house and stealing the show!!❤❤❤❤

[@lisamcgrath987]

This piece turned out absolutely beautiful. Can’t believe people actually paint beautiful pieces like this. It’s criminal.

[@StellaElan]

Your solution to the hole in the back is brilliant and looks great as well, bravo!

[@pauless1123]

I can't believe such a beautiful piece of furniture was painted white!!!!!, but now it's a beauty 👏 👏 again

[@susancowley8193]

I love your little door design.

[@debracadiente3060]

I must say this is the most beautiful piece I think you have ever done, congrat!

[@sandybaisley81]

The restored grain is gorgeous. The door in the back is so smart.

[@susanwahl6322]

I love your little helper!😊

[@dianefarmer674]

That playhouse was just waiting for Mando. As a forestry major I love the gorgeous beryl.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Nice! And yes, it’s his tree house now 😂

[@br6480]

I’m completely flabbergasted over the fact that someone painted such a beautiful burl wood pattern. Jay that is a stunning makeover.

[@jacoby-smith]

Mando making sure he gets his time in the spotlight! Love it! Beautiful makeover, too!

[@SuzWhat]

This video is SPECTACULAR! The restoration end result is just amazing. The solution for the hole in the cabinet is perfect. Mando matched the cabinet. I hope you don’t mind that I add I’m so sorry to learn about your loss of your mother when you were so young. May you continue to heal and take care of yourself and be the amazing person you have become. But even more amazing. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love..Suz What ☮️💛

[@Flippingdrawers]

That’s very sweet of you and thank you. I never talked about my family but yes, a lot to unpack. Glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate you didn’t skip the ad😉

[@Let785]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. So many people ignore the events of their lives. Your cat is so very beautiful loved seeing him again.

[@fidgetshouse]

Like the door, very clever. And I am glad Hugo still loves you even though you adopted Mando!

[@Flippingdrawers]

He doesn’t seem jealous 😂 I think because the other two cats moved away , he comes more often now.

[@alisonh890]

Beautiful! I just had a feeling about the quality of this piece of furniture before you started refurb. An excellent job. Love your cat even if he is a moss flinger😂❤

[@tristavalentour7575]

I love your little door solution! It’s super cute. Very clever idea. Mondo is so entertaining with his little random kitten jumping at apparently nothing. We should all be so happy. 🦋

[@debsmith2269]

The grain is really striking. Such a lucky find👍. Mando looks good with this piece as he also has a very striking "grain"😂. I love the little door; it's genius.

[@dianecarpenter8014]

You did a wonderful transformation on that little cabinet. I love your kitty friends

[@Ladysilver43]

I really got drawn in on this magnificent restoration. Amazingly intricate work. Please give Mando a special cuddle from Quincy cat's mom

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

I am a tree an wood person and as such I’m not in favor of anyone painting wood fur, but with this piece, it was criminal. I haven’t seen graining like that in…a very long time. You took care with every part, every surface inside and out…and this time it was the bottom’s bottom. I know how happy this cupboard was to be loved all over because she has a smile on top. Mando is happy to be home with you, so happy he even did a back flip @ 8:59. 😸 Thanks Jay.

[@coleenburgess6689]

I could only dream of coming across a piece like this!! It's like scratching off a common lotto ticket and realizing you've won a million dollars!! Thankfully this piece found it's way to you!! Your skills are second to none and your little fixes are genius!!

[@bronzewing1965]

Why paint beautiful pieces like this? ❤ beautiful job. ❤

[@terrirideout9683]

Absolutely gorgeous! I admire your dedication and attention to detail. Mesmerizing to watch.

[@SB8-8]

It saddens me everytime I see wood like this painted. Then you come along and save it's life!! This is absolutely stunning!!!

[@Amy_McFarland]

Oh my! That is absolutely stunning! Gorgeous!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🤩

[@EvaMorrison-y3m]

ABSOLUTELY breathtakingly gorgeous and that handsome walnut veneer a great find under that paint but most importantly your clever skills gives this piece a whole new future. Eva from Scotland

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you kindly

[@WobblyBiped]

You hit the jackpot with finding a luscious grain under the white paint! I love the little door, which is emblematic of your creativity in problem-solving. This cabinet will be a loved addition by some lucky customer. Great job, as always, Jay, and thanks for another visit to your workshop. Cheers from Oklahoma!!!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you ! Glad you like it

[@krislechien1190]

Your description of “Delicious “ was spot on.

[@VioletJoy]

So, so beautiful!! Your kitty is hilariously entertaining!!!

[@TomLymberopoulos-du5he]

An absolute amazing job you are a Champion Restorer

[@mizsherm4352]

You put your heart into this one and it shows, its absolutely gorgeous. Those cats love you!

[@Toto86grace]

I am a big fan! I think you are a genius! How you keep your work space so clean is as amazing as the work you do it. Love the new cat too. He is beautiful and learning wood working from the bottom up:)

[@lauralake7430]

You really are careful! I need to improve my habits!

[@Becky-nn3pu]

Again! Another gorgeous piece! It looks great!

[@aletalaveaux244]

Lovely little closet with cute baby cat...

[@svetlanathomas2341]

The work is amazing! Please, show more of your kitties in your videos🙂They are so much fun!

[@SuzanneHudnall]

Your finished cabinet is gorgeous. I don’t understand why anyone would paint such beautiful pieces.

[@nmt2893]

It's all beautiful - the whole piece, the door thingy, and the cat.

[@djmond3497]

This cupboard turned out beautiful!! Your cat looks fabulous modeling it too!!

[@Flippingdrawers]

🥰😻

[@yogadebra]

Mando is adorable and I am also a huge fan of anything Star Wars, Mandolorian, and Asoka. Your videos get better all the time!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Yay, thank you! This is the way

[@joeb4142]

“After I put the oil on it actually looked OK.” What an understatement! 🧡

[@CarrieRay]

That is a gorgeous cat!

[@johnnydonaldcarr1847]

Why do people always want to cover beautiful wood with paint. Thanks for bringing this piece back to the original state. It's beautiful ❤❤

[@jaymehatfield9540]

Usually just ignorance. Most never make an effort to identify the great grandfather trees that are the anchors of our earth, cannot even name 5 or 6 wood-tree types.

[@elisetaragnat7663]

​@@jaymehatfield9540: and it is so easy to paint !

[@lorieakin5771]

Millennials (young people) don't know the value of furniture they try to "up grad". There are many young people out there taking old furniture and completely ruining them. They think they are "up scaling" a piece but they're not.

[@charliem.7492]

Because they can and they like it and it should be no concern to you what people do with THEIR belongs!

[@charliem.7492]

@@jaymehatfield9540 ROFLOL. Oh please!!! It's NOT ignorance if someone wants to PAINT something that belongs to THEM!

[@MsCharlieapple]

Watching the oil go on that veneer was beautiful. The little door was a really good idea. Mondo melts my heart. Do he and Hugo get along?

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

Jay, you really outdid yourself on this piece! Yes, it was shocking to see the wood finish underneath the paint. It's exquisite!! How could anyone have covered that up???? The door thingy was pure genius!! Excellent job, and your attention to every detail is amazing. Mando sure is a scene stealer! I can't take my eyes of him. I've always wanted a bengal cat, and he is so gorgeous. Very sweet too! You are so lucky to have him....and for him to have you!!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much 😀🥰🐾

[@ljstreight278]

Absolutely beautiful. Why would anybody paint that???? .

[@UrydiceO]

I haven’t even seen the end results, and I’ve already given a thumbs up for your adorable feline supervisor! 💕

[@armelleaymonin8907]

Stunning as always! The wood patterns are so dramatic in this piece.

[@DiannLent]

I am so happy that you have found this piece to work on. It is so lovely with the book match vineer and you did a super job finishing this piece as always. Can't wait for the next project.😊😺❤

[@ArtemisToo]

You were very kind about why someone would paint this, but after looking at the final result, I'm not sure I could be so forgiving. It's simply gorgeous!

[@Flippingdrawers]

😂 thank you

[@terriconley3081]

That was a very elegant solution to the whole in the back imo. The cabinet looked beautiful finished .

[@janettetippetts7942]

Flippingdrawers - You do amazing work, Sir! Love that you could restore something back to what it was meant to be. It turned out gorgeous! I have a question - What kind of cat was at the begining of your video and then wouldn't help you sand? I think you called him Mondo? He's beautiful! He's got quite the personality! I restored some furniture pieces back in the early 90's when we inherited all the old furniture from my mother-in-law that she had painted avacado green! Gack! They turned out so nice.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🤩 I actually explained it in my previous video. It’s a Bengal and his name is Mando (Mandalorian)

[@janettetippetts7942]

@@Flippingdrawers This was the first video of yours that came up for me. Probably won't be the last. 🧓

[@Kmi4880]

I can't believe they painted that incredible wood grain! The little door is pure genius, Thank you for saving such beautiful piece of artwork. I love watching you play with your cats.

[@julierobertson148]

What was done with this piece is why I have an aversion to painting furniture. So many times painting is done out of ignorance, ineptitude of laziness, when there is all this glorious wood that should be seen. Thank you for returning this piece to its glory.

[@salvatoreattinello3942]

Nice idea on the little door. Also, nice to see Mando so happy to be in the videos. :)

[@angelaricks5379]

Your solution for the back of the cabinet is genius, little door. 🎉

[@AnnemarieHulsman]

Beautiful, you restored it to it's georgous origin. Such a pleasure to watch

[@grannyvapes4154]

As per usual, your results are stunning. Anyone would be proud to own that cabinet. Too late for my birthday, but my anniversary is this week. ;)

[@petermann1150]

I really like the walnut burr grain.A beautiful finish to what looked like a mundane piece of furniture.

[@johncascadden7110]

Great job! Beautiful!

[@terrimurphy39]

Wow! I can’t believe someone painted over this beautiful wood! what a beautiful job!

[@alexoancea9414]

woweeee wow😮

[@gloriastroedecke2717]

That wood was just marvelous. So glad it was revealed to the world again. Thank you for your detailed work. It's beautiful again.

[@robynw6307]

Love the little door thingy idea. Looks great. So wonderful that you could bring that gorgeous grain back into the light. So glad you kept the drawer pulls. They suit this cabinet perfectly. So many thingys in this video. Such fun. And your cat therapists are the icing on the therapy cake.

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

Stunning grain 😮

[@pzi__]

That aggressive sanding at 12:50 cracked me up 😂 The end result is absolutely stunning!

[@BrendaPotter-bs3tt]

Bequtiful! So nice to see someone actually restoring wooden furniture instead of painting. Great work.