How to Easily Refinish Painted Furniture Without Stripping! DIY Guide

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

What do you think of this old to new transformation! Will my client love it? Let me know! Check out my new desk and chair set up here! bit.ly/3udWfiQ Be sure to Use my code YTBNY30 to get $30 off on FlexiSpot's E7&E7PRO standing desk.

[@renealdridge7623]

I think that dresser is very pretty. I love the bright colors. I did my sideboard lime green...

[@omawelsayed3894]

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[@salvagedbykscott]

I love that you coordinated your flannel to the new colour of the dresser my friend! It’s a phenomenal facelift!!!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

hahah it sure did! Thank you for watching

[@sophiachristo7546]

This beautiful dresser definitely needed a lifting! The color is so warm and fresh! I love the top and the handles! Thanks so much for sharing

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

You are so welcome!

[@angelap5514]

I wasn't sure about the color but now that it's finished , with the top and hardware, I so love it. This is an amazing makeover. Congrats. Another great job ❤

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

@angelap5514 Thank you! I really appreciate you being here! Hope to see you next time!

[@theotherwhitney3302]

what a transformation! that color won me over in the end, and i love how those new wooden knobs play off against the retique-it top. super nice result, kara! 💗

[@vickyrice2564]

I have a dresser , and headboard in my bedroom right now that is close to the same style, and in the same desperate need for a transformation as yours was!!! I love your channel and your work, you make me believe that I am able to tackle this!!!!! Never thought I would have even attempted this!!!! You are an inspiration to a 60+ year old lady that is re-doing my whole house!!! Thank you!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@yvettemena2024]

I love the color and the "wood" top. Well done!

[@bamanana2922]

I love that “wood” graining roller! Can’t wait to purchase one! Thanks! Beautiful work!

[@janicealley5033]

Looks delightful!

[@janetrodriguez914]

I like to stick to neutrals because they usually don’t go out of style. The bolder colors while I think are pretty will age more overtime. Love what you did. I’m a huge fan of your channel

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks for sharing!! I really appreciate you!

[@superbfrenchies2465]

Thank you so much for demonstrating what you did to make this a beautiful piece.❤

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

You are so welcome! I appreciate you!

[@juliahelland6488]

I love the color and the knobs are perfect! Thanks for sharing! 💯

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Glad you like them!

[@LilyBecca]

I wasn't so sure of the color at first, but I actually really like it. I would totally have that color in my home!

[@Sleepy_schneepy]

Looked the finished look. So bold yet beautiful 🎉🎉🎉

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much!!

[@lauratruthseekingWarrior]

I sold my childhood Dixie furniture except the desk. I wish i had it all back now! I painted it yellow with the white top and solid white with the white top. I love it all white best with new crystal knobs! The old knobs were white with gold ring near the center as shown in your video. I think im going to try and hunt down the dresser with perfume jewelry box mirror, bunkbeds and nightstand ! Id love to use them in the bonus room when we finish the remodel on there later this year!

[@KimRinehart]

I LOVE IT!!!!!! What a beautiful difference! I personally am so tired of grey that some color thrills me 😉 Those knobs are just perfect with the new look. BRAVO 😍

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you @KimRinehart! This makes me smile! So happy to hear! Hope to see you next time!

[@markshaw5711]

Kara! Another beauty! I usually am very neutral on my color choices…. But this one was so lovely. Am amazed at your vision for your projects. ❤️.- Jill

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much!

[@nancyschnarrs2093]

I love everything about it!! Great work!! 😊

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you!! 😊

[@candicecassel1110]

Wow. Awesome transformation! Love the color combination. The base color is not offensive! I actually relax with the color👍👍👍

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! 🤗

[@emiliequan4160]

It’s beautiful we did one in a similar colour and it sold almost right away it’s gorgeous

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

It really is! Glad to hear you sold it! I should try this color to sell!

[@gabriellalaswell2366]

Love it! I love color, I love neutrals! Variety is the spice of life!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I totally agree!

[@deighfrost3023]

I love painting more colors rather than neutrals. Love your videos.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Glad you like them! I appreciate you!

[@kitfranzman4860]

Yes. It's beautiful.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Glad you think so!

[@lydiakinnaman3679]

Everyone tastes are different. I may love that color .. but not with my vibe in my home. Lol. When a see artist doing style furniture, NOT a fan of mid century, but can appreciate the skill and talent. Beautiful... and even love the color combo.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@pjsurratt]

Beautiful job! I have wood panelling in my home now, so I avoid orange like the plague...I really need to paint my house!

[@MaryDonald-ck3ih]

This was a BEAUTIFUL flip!

[@maryportee6431]

Loved the color! I used those knobs on a dresser I redid recently. They’re a cute boho touch!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you tuning in! Hope to see you next time!

[@cindybunker4918]

Kara, it is so beautiful! I hope your client loves it!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I hope so too! thanks for tuning in!

[@celindarushing3420]

This piece looks beautiful! You are so talented.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much!

[@cliffhorman6846]

Excellent finish as ever... lovely fresh colour choice, the hardware is a triumph!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you kindly! Appreciate all of your comments Cliff!

[@cynthiastanfordsuppon5761]

This was so fun. I think I like the other faux wood grain you've used in the past, but the owner of this peace myst be thrilled, as it looks fantastic! Since you asked us, yes, I love bold colors. In June, I'm going to put up paintable wallpaper in my foyer and then paint it Benny Moore's Sedona Clay. It's on my entry door and it's stunning. The ceiling is already a pale salmon. In a Victorian home like mine, filled with flame mahogany, burled walnut and cherry furniture, I use bold colors throughout, with my neutral, grounding color of Black. IMO, every room should have black. Keep on flipping:)

[@deanstrobel693]

I think it turned out great! 😊 My WALLS are that color! Love it. ❤ Hope she enjoys it. I am sure she will for many years.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I hope so too! Thanks for watching!

[@darleneblock7575]

This is just astonishing. Great, great job!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you very much!

[@rachaelharris8611]

You have a wonderful sense of style. This is beautiful! Love all of your ideas!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much!

[@rochellebush162]

I love this dresser. The color is amazing 😍😍

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Me too!! Thanks for watching!

[@desireemarana4997]

Love this!! Knobs look great! Hitting another one out of the park!🔥❤️🤩

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so very much!

[@joanmacleod1362]

Oh my goodness ! I love this transformation ❤️❤️

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks so much 😊

[@crisshartsell8542]

I so love the color! I love co!or on furniture! Great job!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cliffhorman6846]

Fantastic transformation.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! Thanks for watching Cliff!

[@vickiehutchens2145]

Love the top technique. Turned out beautiful!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@holleydowns9385]

I love the color your client chose; however, I’m a girl that loves black, white and gray!😊

[@lisalally]

I love this colour! 😍It’s now a stunning piece. I’m envious of your friend. 😆

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@phoenixfurniturestudio]

This looks so pretty Kara! I’m definitely a fan of bold colours - most of my pieces are very bright and colourful 😊❤

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you!! 😊 thanks for watching!

[@susanreed5490]

Wow, what a transformation! Beautiful work, as always. Nice job! :)

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you tuning in! Hope to see you next time!

[@kimhough7753]

Wasn’t sure about that color but it looks great Kara!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

@kimhough7753 Thank you! I appreciate you watching! Hope to see you next time!

[@vickiecaskey9797]

Girl that’s gorgeous, love it. You do really good work and I love your design choices. Nice. ❤

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much!

[@eilakenslow6273]

Can't wait to see the end result!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you Eila! Your constant support is so appreciated!

[@AprilMcCargo-cf2zr]

You are always doing an amazing job 🎉

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

thank you April! Thanks for being here and your support!

[@Laura_Brock]

LOVE that color

[@dw6150]

I love it. Must admit I had my doubts seeing the color in the beginn

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

@dw6150 Thank you! I appreciate you watching! Hope to see you next time!

[@robinhammett9562]

Turned out great, but I’m like you tend to stick to neutrals or one of my favorites is navy and black mixed.

[@JeriAycoth]

Thank you for the paint sprayer recommendations. I am retiring and wanted to do a little furniture. Flipping for fun on the side but I don’t want to invest in a commercial grade paint sprayer. Will definitely try that one out from Lowe’s that you recommended. Thanks!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

You are so welcome! It is so easy to use! I know you will enjoy it!

[@maureenlarkin3495]

so pretty!

[@lindagrimm2410]

Wow! She will love it!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

@lindagrimm2410 Thank you! I really appreciate you being here! Hope to see you next time!

[@pattybishop8016]

Looks great!

[@pattitarniuk799]

Love, love, love it!!! ❤

[@erikagoetzinger8169]

GORGEOUS!!! ❤

[@deborahjohnson2736]

Gorgeous!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danielleweston1492]

Love it! Well done! 👏

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you!! 😁

[@donnashelley3939]

Great save!

[@melissasorrells8294]

Looks awesome! ❤

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks! 😄

[@sandrawilliams636]

I would love to see her reaction

[@LucyLewis-t5o]

Looks great

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thanks!

[@solangeherault7038]

Beautiful ❤

[@outofthemudministry6683]

AAAAAAAMAZING!!!!!!

[@kaycox19]

BEAUTIFUL

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@shellylemons]

I prefer neutral colors but statement pieces are fun. I like the color even though it doesn't fit my style.

[@lorikegley3327]

That is beautiful!❤❤

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! 😊

[@2222dw]

Super great!

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@patbolstad3701]

Beautiful

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you

[@cathyjackson5959]

I’m a fan of bold colors and patterns!! In more private rooms like bathrooms & bedrooms. I Love the boho look❤ I do tend to be in the neutrals with Public spaces in home. Love the idea of the wood grain but too uniform. I have a wood grain tool that you can rock to make wood grain stretch longer or shorter. Love that. Love the coloring you. Did with the wood grain ❤ Can you link your respirator?

[@charlottemccord2331]

Don’t like the color so much but it turned out beautifully. WOW, that looks like a professional job.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@stephanieprice5780]

Fine job!😍

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! 😊

[@karinapfel650]

Love the colour! But i find it hilariously ironic how many flippers insist that "orange" furniture is ugly. Not in love with the greige top though. Something a little warmer or even ivory would be my preference.

[@pamreed7227]

Very pretty❤

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! 😊

[@shelleysemczuk2879]

VERY nice!😊

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Designs_Decor63]

Very nice

[@elettramia6380]

Hello, what brand furniture clamp are you using to clamp the damaged leg together? Thank you.

[@krissymichele]

Beautiful transformation!!!… Question: Did you wipe back that last, lighter stain color used at the end (prior to applying LM top coat)? The only reason I ask is because it looks much more opaque upon application. Or does that particular stain become more transparent once fully dried?

[@kathykeating8458]

Love it

[@Catsfancy]

It turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing. BTW if you have any tips for getting rid of the smell of mouse from inside a dresser I would love to hear them! I've tried everything I can think of.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

thanks for watching! You can try to use some clear shellac and see if that works! Have you tried bleach and drying it in the sunlight?

[@amominak2]

Did you mark the drawer locations before beginning? I thought that was an important step? I do like the final look of the piece!! Prefer the other woodgrain rocker tool I've seen you use, though 😊

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

Nice.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurnitureYep.

[@maryb.designs]

What kind of mask PPE are you using?

[@femalephobia]

I love wild😛

[@ericasimonson8737]

8:15 - How would there be any bleedthrough since nearly the entire piece is still covered with paint?🤔

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Multi surfaces exposed. Mixture of woods. Some dark some light. Just a precaution

[@diannahartin8394]

❤

[@lovetobemom06]

So she didn’t use the regular primer on the top? Just the bonding primer?

[@2006marsha]

You did a great job refurbishing that piece. I’m not a fan of color. I’m a natural color kind of girl. Nothing but organic.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Thank you so much!

[@LisaKessler-o1q]

I think you did this piece on a faux wood comparison video where you had like 4 different pieces you had done. This was my least favorite of them all but I do remember you saying that it was for a friend. The only reason I was not fond of it was the body color. Otherwise, nice job but I don't like the faux wood choice for the top. It needed a different graining tool not the one you used.

[@smaynard4307]

I keep re-watching the part where you say "you show your settings" for sprayer/compressor. I can't see it. I got the sprayer but only have a Craftsman 150 psi 6 gallon compressor so I hope compatible (gauge broken on compressor tho). I plan to go down the list...and use your code. Starting here. PLEASE ADVISE thanks so much

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Hey goose! It may be tough w a 6gal compressor. Mine is a 20gal. I keep the psi at 55. Hope that helps!

[@smaynard4307]

@@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture Thank you...I just got back from getting my gear! (Charleston, SC) worst case I can borrow the neighbors big tank. ALSO....do you (and I apologize if I haven't seen, NEW subscriber) do you have any tips on METAL (like restoring via painting a Tool Chest)?? Best way to paint metal. It's already been cleaned/sanded....was going to just tape and spray paint...but you seem to be the OG on restoration ... thanks so much for making a difference for us DIY single moms...

[@Dahliaismypassion]

I use only neutral colors in my own house, after all it’s me who has to look at them every day. But I do admire people who bring crazy colors in, how are they not get overstimulated with them? Guess our brains and eyes are different.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

I wish I could have taken better pics in the tween bedroom it went into! It was just perfect in there. Very neutral boho in her decor and bedding paired with a large wall mural with this orange color mixed in paired with the orange dresser! Ugh so adorable! I would have loved this at her age! It’s fun to paint those loud pops of color sometimes that’s for sure. Thanks for watching hope to see you next time!

[@JR-yx3po]

I’m so surprised you didnt remove the squiggly curves on the base.

[@karenbrauneis4290]

Your work is beautiful. Personally, I’m not a fan of this color; however, giving the client what they want is what’s important. I’m not afraid of color, but I’m not a fan of the red, orange and yellow families in the spectrum. I much prefer cooler tones, all the way to black.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

@karenbrauneis4290 Thank you! I appreciate you watching! Hope to see you next time!

[@ericasimonson8737]

I've been curious about the mask you wear. Is it blocking harmful fumes or just dust? I guess that should be obvious, but I'd love to hear your reasoning! Thanks :)

[@sophiachristo7546]

The only thing I would change is the use of the fake wood tool.... I don't like the intense lines it creates.... I would have used a harsh brush to create the modern look of wood, but it's just personal preference. Furthermore, you usually modernize the bases of furniture but you left this one look dated. I guess your friend preferred it like that. Totally fine.

[@heidisettles5537]

Cute pulls. Not a fan of that graining tool, there are better ones with a more natural texture.

[@2124boog]

That’s not refinishing, that’s re-painting.

[@LemonstoLemonadeFurniture]

Webster says otherwise. Thanks for watching:)

[@lisanagle7893]

Has anyone worked with beyond paint going to paint my kitchen cabinets and they make some big claims about not having to sand.

[@tradergirl7067]

this is what happens when you let a client pick the color. 😂 awful everyday furniture color. ugh. but ... the masterpiece you did was amazing.. I thought you were gonna show us less work to get this dresser repainted but you ended up having to do pretty extensive prep work imo... and a stripper may have actually been faster here.. Ive seen those knobs but never seen anyone use them. they look cool... also that little round sander is super nice.

[@NoNamePrincess7]

I’m a neutral person!!!😊