FURNITURE FLIP: How much can you expect to make from redoing a beat up old dresser?

[@surber17]

You are a wonderful host! You talk like you could be on TV! Your show is also very well done! A million times better than most youtubers

[@MuralsbyMarcyV]

That is SO nice of you to say! Thank you for checking out my video and for taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment. :)

[@sarahcrawford5954]

Labor of love and you saved a little bit of space at overfilled dumps. Good show.

[@TheSlySight]

There is something so noble about restoring old furniture.

[@karladoyle6241]

Thanks for posting this. I like that you gave a realistic view of the cost of materials and the cost of your time. That's the main point of flipping anything. Good job overall.

[@Colorado106]

Its great there are people like you that rescue things from the dump! Great inspiring video!

[@BrendaPatten1977]

Very beautiful. I figured out you made $6.52 a hour--minus materials. But I totally get it being a labor of love, I just finished two twin head boards and foot boards for my daughters and totally loved every minute. Thanks for sharing.

[@MuralsbyMarcyV]

Thanks for doing the math, Brenda. That is too funny! Glad you can relate to it being a "labor of love." If I had to, I would PAY for the opportunity to paint for other people, just because it gives me that much joy! Feel free to post photos of your headboards on my facebook page. I love sharing inspiration.

[@BrendaPatten1977]

MuralsbyMarcy All right I will try to remember to do that. I am making a KZbin video of the pictures I took. There is nothing like the feeling of a job well done and knowing in some small way, you have made the world a better place.

[@Havaseet2]

I did this for years. Buying and selling antique furniture that need work. Refinished it, hauled it to shows and major markets. It helped it sell, but in the end, after expenses and time it was literally 8 or ten bucks and hour. Hardly worth it. The money is made in the quick flip. Unless you're overwhelmed with the sheer joy of sanding and working with toxic chemicals) Don't work on it. Just buy it cheap and flip it for a quick double without ever touching it.

[@BrendaPatten1977]

Havaseet2 I get plenty of creative outlets from working on my old apartment buildings. If I ever decide to start a hobby though, I might flip some furniture for fun, but probably not much profit.

[@brettholt6277]

Brenda Patten I flipped a few in college outta necessity. And you are totally correct. The more time it was taking me, I realized my hourly wage is going way down. I did this in my kitchen in my apartment in the winter. It would be more feasible to be working on multiple projects.

[@kimberlypaz8474]

Lovely...just stunning! I love the Parisian look...such a wonderful job!

[@allynesswhoa]

This dresser was adorable and I appreciate your honesty in the video in regards to taking on more than you expected. It's refreshing to not watch another project go seamlessly. Like you said, it was a labor of love! I think we've all been there lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@xxxTHROATBANGERxxx]

Thank god you were honest about not making any real profit. Unlike most youtube videos.

[@evepaludan7713]

Love the cottage chic style. You did a great job on replacing that rotted wood. Wonderful outcome.

[@jdaman78]

I re-do used furniture myself & the one of the first things I look for is whether or not it's partial board & try to avoid it whenever possible though I will re-do some if not in terrible shape. The first thing I look for is any bubbling up spots from the partial wood being wet & the flaking off (such as on the back leg of this one) & lastly check the drawer guides to make sure their not busted loose from the main frame/housing... if any of these are there I normally won't bother with them due to that I'm looking to not replacing any of the wood for a better profit margin...

[@staceybrister]

Thank you so much for sharing! I need to finish very, very similar furniture, a whole big set that my cousin and I got when we were little...over 40 years ago. I enjoyed your video! Thanks again

[@bohemiansantiques4222]

I'll be honest, I think a real wood piece of furniture is always the best way to start. Pressed wood will only get you so far. But honestly, you did a nice job and you seemed to have a lot of fun! And your video was great! Thanks for being honest about the amount of time it took too! Furniture projects are always a labor of love! :)

[@awokenlegend5155]

Thank you so much for making this video. It has helped me out so much. I now know how to take on a project like yours with water damage and bad legs. Thank You!

[@krylissnorwind7528]

You're a better person than I am. The moment I saw particle board I would have just left it at the curb. And the rotted leg looked like a small dog's favorite place to pee. Good job on the restore though, I like how you painted it.

[@samanthalove8741]

Nice Job! I think you did a great job and kudos to your husband for his help.

[@mrscalifdreamer]

The redo was nice but the stripes...uh no.

[@susanracine9180]

I painted the same furniture with Rustolium Fire Engine Red, and it was so beautiful.

[@greenkitty79]

It really became very elegant in the end. Thanks for sharing : )

[@spellbindingbrew965]

I love this dresser. Great job! You have inspired me.

[@VelvetCzar]

Love the video and the Terrible Towel!

[@mja470]

The paint tho.......... good job otherwise #toeachhisown

[@MeganMichelleTimeLapses]

if only the top matched

[@jcrcreations3915]

Steel Nation! The season is coming!

[@joserivero6376]

Came out very nice.

[@sbsb7845]

GREAT VIDEO, and the furniture looks awesome.

[@areannaquintessa]

I like everything exept for the black and white top. other than that exelent job

[@aanon5716]

reminds me of a french pastry shop. lovely for a girls room.

[@alyssakinder8360]

i love the paint job. so cute!💕

[@amscon]

Hi Marcy, it's been a long time since you posted a video. Please do more, your work is always tops.

[@meiyuc22]

great out come, good job, guys

[@buntyshah21]

Good makeover. Like your style.

[@clincg]

You did a wonderful Job!

[@ginamaria2579]

Super cute !

[@LillyLavine]

this was a great tutorial and very well done. looked great

[@impearyal000]

After $55 spent and 23 hours of work you now have a particle board dresser worth upwards of $25! Yayyyyyy

[@cplcombat]

love you honest flip.

[@helened6896]

Super nice! Love it.

[@iamtreasured]

Stunning!

[@alvaradoely]

that is so beautiful!!! you are truly talented! wish i could do that..

[@jessicapeekbarton5780]

That is BEAUTIFUL! Good job! :)

[@Ddecor61]

So many critiques! You did a great job!

[@andrewgiles4975]

I find that wood putty tends to shrink and cracks easily. If I'm going to paint a piece, I use car body filler - a one part cellulose based filler for cracks and gouges which is quite loose and normally a two part filler for things like those holes that need a stiffer putty. I've also found that particle board draws a lot of paint (even when spraying), so I normally use a wood primer to seal the particle board first. I think that this is more of a hobby that we recover some money on - people just don't realize or appreciate the time and effort that goes into restoring some pieces - especially natural wood!!!

[@kathycourtney7958]

Love it!! Thanks for the advice!

[@BatMan-kz5nu]

You did a great job mam.i love it.

[@leikilimaile2565]

Wow that's awesome love getting educated:)

[@darknlovelyanitaw.6088]

So cute....I have a 8 drawer dresser I want to repaint for my 4 year old niece. She loves pink and white.

[@sporthorsefarrier2143]

I love how so many are experts on the subject..lol.. Saying if you take the time you should use a antique..1st it's a labor of love. 2nd using this allows many buyers to have a nice looking dresser or other. 3rd if you wanna try something wild and it goes wrong no big deal. Not everything a person does will be your taste or your gonna like the finish. But it's about using a form of expression of usable art. Many see furniture done and think oh I can do it ..I say try it ..be about not talk about..

[@DR-zt9gs]

I think instead of using a wood putty, I would have tried using cut pieces of dowels glued into place and sanded after. They fill the spot better and tend not to crack over time.

[@kleAndkre07]

I think she did a great job making it more sturdy, and it's really cute with that pink paint! Its even good how she saved money using left over paints, but if it were me or maybe just as an idea for the future, use a stencil on the top part! It would've been even cuter with a simple little design on the top with the white paint and making the details white as well to match. Just a thought! Great job though!

[@PDXMILO]

Looks nice but not a very economical way to 'flip' furniture. :(

[@giseliapereira777]

Not my colour choice, but thanks for demonstrating how repairs can be made. Good job!

[@mrmanu20121]

everyone is a critic, but I like what she did!!

[@stellacordova2750]

Great Job!

[@georgettesalem9117]

Loved this makeover! I've been dying to redo my dresser but honestly I'm scared of ruining it, its good wood. Any suggesting on sanding and furniture paint type and tips? Please and thank for anybody who loves painting furniture

[@Sanjay-sn1kv]

Thats an great work Library rack, Steel Cupboard

[@jamiesale9460]

I agree - I appreciate your skills but I'd choose a different color. Nothing like taking on the work to learn as you go so the next piece may be a smashing profit

[@raymondswilson2012]

Sawdust and glue furniture.

[@youngmuffin24]

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate you walking us through the steps and sharing the challenges you faced. Turned out great and there is a little girl out there who will definitely appreciate this piece in her "Tres Chic" room :) Would you share the type of paint sprayer you're using and if you would recommend it? Thanks.

[@jaleea2012]

Cute I love it

[@timothythomas1345]

In your opinion is there worth or value in picking up older hardwood furniture even when it is in rough condition ? I have picked up a couple or 3 hard wood dressers from the 50's and or sixties they are rough . Although my thought were with the rarity and expense of hard wood furniture, added with the popular resurgence in retro and distressed furniture . That the dressers would pick up a few dollars as is . Or would it be better to slightly recondition by oiling or or replace drawer slide tracks and sanding and painting the dresser ? I am not sure the profit difference would be worth the time and money spent on reconditioning . Although if the hard wood retro dressers wouldn't really bring anything as is . Then doing a spruce up would be the only option ? Love to hear what you think Appreciate the video & info, God Bless

[@TheSatyrblue]

Refinishing the hardwood is well worth the time. Selling it as is compared to refinished can be a couple of hundred dollars difference each depending on the wood and original quality of the piece. It also really depends on what you consider rough. If the piece it gouged or rotting/heavy water damage (requiring replacing panels to get close to original finish) then a quick refinish/paint job is probably your best option.

[@carlawick2704]

Paint the raised portion on the top drawer black as well.....helps fit it in instead of making it look like a 'found' drawer. I'd have kept the top all black then sanded lightly to age all the black paint a bit....looks like a very fun dresser other then that! (SAFETY GEAR!!!)

[@SuperDee456]

Hello, I love your video. I m trying to re-do my kids room. Currently they have white press wood and I want to change the color to a merlot looking color. Can you give me some suggestions on how I can repaint press wood? I have not see any videos on press wood. I'm afraid I might destroy the furniture. Thanks.

[@foodamaxnetwork5030]

Way cool, I have one here that needs a job I'm not sure if I repair it or just dump it

[@sweetmslovinglife]

That was a lot of time on such a small piece. It's all about the Love of the work.

[@ronijones6737]

Very cute!

[@evangoe]

You have a nice day!

[@marig1972]

Hi Marcy...I knew your face was familiar! Ahh! Miss seeing you on the News out here in Sacramento...I think it's a cute piece...May not be a piece for everyone...But you can't make a piece that pleases everyone...With that said...I agree with the no particle board...It's just not good and doesn't hold up well..I think this is a piece that someone may want to cherish or pass on and If it were me...I would use all wood for that purpose...My favorite part of this project besides the curves in this piece is the cute lil knobs you found..Take Good care Marcy..It was nice to see you again and will check out your other videos! :)) #stayblessed #remembersactown #missyou

[@RescueRestoreShorts]

I'm sure it would sell very quickly!

[@treasurejensen7682]

Gorgeous

[@romdioms]

Using power tools without safety goggles? Wow! I am a fan!

[@Leneufcinqcergy]

That is surprisingly cute. I was not expecting much with the striped top and I was cringing with the dark color outlining the face trim but its really a stunner. Not my style but stunning nonetheless.

[@leatherandlace43]

Very cute dresser! Question, can you paint directly over furniture that has a stain and glossy finish or do you need to strip the finish off before painting? I'd like to paint some older furniture white for a "beachy" look.

[@SalmiakAlert]

Very pretty.

[@simplynatalies]

Beautiful

[@mrclosdesigns956]

Hi marcy, i really love what you did to that old furniture. and just out of curiosity where would you sell your work?

[@alfromga]

safety first, wear safety glasses when you are working and making cuts

[@NoomaStar]

I think your paint design is very cute, it reminds me of the sweet / classic colors of Parisian aesthetic. Some of the commentators are really tearing this down, needlessly.

[@revinadwidarma]

great job!! turned out really prettyyy love it :)

[@kylehhotwork]

Nice!

[@cNina18]

This was helpful! I have a cabinet where the siding has similar damage. Question though did you use pressed wood for reconstructing the siding of your dresser?

[@MuralsbyMarcyV]

Thanks for checking out my video. I take a lot of heat for this one because I used pressed wood for this particular project. At the time, I thought I was doing the right thing, because that's what the original material was. Knowing what I know now, I would have used hardwood. Pine or maple.

[@satzbau9185]

I wouldn't say it was the wrong choice-- it's certainly the more profitable choice, and once you slap a coat of paint on it who really knows the difference? And if it's intended for a little girl, I don't imagine it'd make any difference at all in terms of practical durability or aesthetics. Cheers for fixing it up however, better than it becoming trash/firewood/ etc.

[@XykuJoxa]

What did you sell this piece for? I have a similar piece I am in the process of restoring and I'd like a realistic idea of sales price. Thanks!

[@destinybeller9914]

when painting lines, paint your base color, then add the blue painters tape, then paint the base color again, THEN paint your stripe color, this will prevent paint from going under the tape

[@TheEgg185]

What kind of paint are people using to do this? Regular house paint? Eggshell? Satin?

[@katiehendrixson]

It looked like a good start. Had to stop the video at 2:27. Lady, you can do all the cutting, routing, and anything else you want to learn to do. You seemed to be managing just fine. Also, wear safety glasses when you're cutting.

[@tjs8483]

Love your work but the colors are also a no for me, especially the strips and black detail. But I would love to see you flip another piece soon. 😃

[@MuralsbyMarcyV]

I’ll be working on another flip real soon. Thanks!

[@JennyandCarlos]

Love it

[@tresed2219]

thanks so much for giving the "realistic" facts on flipping furniture. extremely helpful for amateurs like myself.

[@vegasjill21]

How come you didn't sand those pieces down before you put it back together ? Just wondering cuz I would think you could hit the nooks and crannies easier with the sandpaper.or sander with them separated. I'm am just starting out and I like to see how other people do things. And you said you could picture that in a little girl's room??? I could picture that in MY room!! lol I love the light pink, those knobs, (I bought the clear ones for an upcoming project) and the black and white stripe top is perfect with the other black accents! You did a great job and I like that you took the time to replace the ruined parts. I like to see a perfectionist here every once in a while cuz I don't really want to ruin something cuz I got a bad idea from someone. lol Thanks again for some great tips. I love love love the night stand. :)

[@kimberlyedwards6915]

Can pressed wood be refurbished? I️ have a dresser that I want to refurbish but don’t know if possible.

[@leni226]

Turned out so nicely! 😍 I'm also upcycling furniture for fun, I think it's a great way to relax 😊✨ May I ask you where you sell your finished furniture?

[@evane.6577]

How to restore old furniture; Step 1 - marry a carpenter

[@Colorado106]

What would you do with areas of missing veneer on an item to be painted anyway?

[@marieloschang2463]

I want that but different colors😍😍😍

[@SamFreedom]

i like this because you weren't all hype get rich quick bs, you were like, eh, whatever, i love doing this. ;)

[@kimberley2381]

If you really wanted to sell this piece with a good profit, it is not smart to paint it like that

[@carolweideman1905]

I agree, the paint color on top is horrible and makes it look cheap.

[@gma2syd893]

She stated it is for her daughters bedroom not to sell

[@williamperson4378]

BUT...All You Need Is ONE Buyer, Last Time I Checked....SCREW YOUASS HOLES..."

[@raffsr3143]

an advice; next time look for furniture that are made of real wood {not particle wood} its really not worth fixing and people don’t buy it!!

[@jayer-su3hu]

Raff Sr I won't waste my time or effort on fake wood. It's solid real wood or nothing in my book

[@prettyudoli]

Question? What is the blue thing called that you had the pink paint in? I think it will be useful when I try this myself.

[@MuralsbyMarcyV]

It's a paint sprayer for small projects, more specifically a Graco Spray Station. I use it quite a bit on furniture projects. Not only does it save time, you don't get any of those paint brush lines.

[@robertscrimger6044]

Please wear a mask when sanding. We like what you do!

[@diannaskare7829]

I think white on the design elements of the drawers and legs would have tied the top in better but tis cute!!