Furniture Flip - Transforming a Water Damaged Chipboard & Veneer Sideboard into a Coastal Beauty

When a bargain isn't quite what it appears.
No kerbside collection in my rural area and free pieces are quite are to pop up. After seeing this for the bargain price of $40 let me tell you. I jumped in my car and headed on a 1 hour drive to collect. In a poorly lit garage appearances can be deceiving. I thought she's the perfect candidate for a client waiting on a custom finish. The trip home was spent planning, in my mind the step by step journey she would go through to become a gorgeous sideboard. Envisioning a sideboard someone would be proud to have in their home. In 2 days time her glam makeover would be finished. Covered and curing, waiting for collection. Up early the next morning to unload, low and behold from the back of my car I dragged out a chipboard, maybe should have gone to landfill cupboard.
Products Used
Builders Bog aka Bondo
Zinsser BIN Primer
Timbermate wood filler colour Natural
Paint Porters Aqua Satin Colour Popcorn Sealer Cabot's Water Based Polyurethane Matte
Wrapping Paper by Hallmark
Tools
Festool Rotex 150mm Orbital Sander
Kreg Rip Cut Saw Guide
Ryobi Circular Saw
Ryobi 18 gauge Brad nailer
Wallpaper and handles available in my online store Www.vintageoakdesigns.com.au
About me. Hi I'm Belinda from beautiful Queensland Australia and a full time furniture refinished. The pieces I work on are either custom or available for sale to support myself. I first started painting in my late teens, walls actually. The first furniture flip came in my mid 20's on a pine desk and chair set gifted for my then 3 year old daughter. Sanded back the yellow lacquer with a griding sanding wheel. Only to apply, what I didn't realise at the time was more yellowing lacquer. That poor table had so many highs and lows. Couldn't lay straight in bed if it tried 😅 That was back when the only real choice here from the hardware store was oil based yellowing paint. She is 27 now and that set is long gone. Paint choices have evolved to a whole new level and social media has an overwhelming amount of knowledge, which I for one am extremely grateful.

[@justscrolling7750]

I like that you paint the inside of the doors and drawers. It makes it so finished and professional. Thank you

[@tonicamp7069]

Absolutely stunning !

[@pamlooman8045]

Love it.. thank you.. I love the addition of the grass cloth wallpaper and the look of the drawers.. Thank you..

[@josvintagewerks]

Amazing transformation! ❤

[@Vintage_Oak_Designs]

Thank so much my friend 🥰❤❤

[@thomasbagwell4510]

Beautiful transformation!!! Enjoyed watching in Florida, USA.

[@tala3586]

Wow 🤩 absolutely stunning!!!!

[@lydiakinnaman3679]

BEAUTIFUL!! Love the hardware too.

[@michelleshelby01]

From an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan. I'm learning lots from you

[@thestitchynailtech1879]

I’ve just found your channel and I’m thoroughly enjoying the videos I’ve watched so far! I will be saving this one to reference later. So many great ideas from just one piece!❤

[@Vintage_Oak_Designs]

Aww thanks so much. This piece definitely needed a little more that just a coat of paint. Sometimes it's nice to see the process 🤍

[@roserocks1979]

This is stunning!

[@angelazguric4944]

Beautiful 😊

[@deliaturner6086]

Stunning

[@sarah30uk]

I’ve just found your channel through watching other furniture flippers. This turned out so pretty. You have gained a new sub and I’m really looking forward to binge watching your videos 😊

[@Ell5589]

Amazing!! ❤

[@marilynweist2645]

I have just found your channel! I really like what you did with this piece!! Great job! ❤

[@karenhinds8700]

Beautiful

[@Vintage_Oak_Designs]

💕🥰

[@user-xj7nd7gg1k]

Hi, really interested in your work, very nice, looks very cool.great stuff.

[@Vintage_Oak_Designs]

Thanks for such great feedback. I have lots more upcoming videos 🤍💚🖤❤💙🤎

[@gingercontreras8511]

Incredible transformation! Thank you for the thorough explanations during your process. I still cannot believe that is wrapping paper. Gonna have to watch this one again for sure. My only question is I hope the seller gave you a discount after their misleading description 🤔

[@Vintage_Oak_Designs]

Thanks so much for such great feedback! It's truly appreciated. OMG I've had the paper for months, so so gorgeous. Picked it up so many times wanting to use it on everything, nothing was just right. Must have been fate. Still a tad left for a rainy day lol. No discount unfortunately, "we have another lady who wants it" 🤫 She's looking good now thou, inspired me to pretty up the workshop 🤩🥰❤

[@coastalridgereloved7509]

Great work! New subscriber right here!

[@Vintage_Oak_Designs]

Thanks so much Deb and welcome along 🌷🙏 she's looking great in the workshop atm 🤍🤍

[@ritahelmy4817]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fdort3971]

@vintage oak Design you seem like a good fit for what I'm doing. Thanks for lessons. I am trying to restore an antique children's chair damaged from a flood. The plys have separated around the edge and rippled in between...the spokes are not removable. What would you suggest please?

[@svetlananeskovic946]

😍😍😍👏

[@barbarajohnston5400]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼