How to Use BONDO to Fix Peeling & Chipping VENEER

[@lindanave6390]

Oh my goodness, this piece turned out so SO BEAUTIFUL! One thing that I’d like to caution you about! As a 65 year old mother of 2 and grandmother of 5. Please PLEASE don’t go to peoples home by yourself that you don’t know!! I’ve heard on the news one to many horror stories of people being tricked into a home and terrible things happening to them! Be safe and always be extremely cautious!! I don’t want anything happening to our furniture flipping teacher!! ❤️

[@shirley1091]

That was h same thing I thought. I’m a 64 year old grandmother!

[@lindanave6390]

@@shirley1091 we’ve been around the block a time or two! This world’s crazy now!

[@pamelacraig2791]

Not a grandmother, but old enough to be, but totally agree! Life is different today.

[@lisagrafton2529]

Agree with you 100%! That was a dangerous move.

[@juliesheldon4772]

My thoughts exactly. You're such a beautiful person and I can tell you have a trusting soul. Please always go with someone. Never alone. We don't want anything to happen to you.

[@matthewkieferMATTMAN]

Nice job, One thing I would have done is sand the top edge to remove the dings, I can see them even after all you did. Keep up the great saving work.

[@debbydrach]

I was impressed by the way you showed us that things do go wrong with flipping, it’s so easy to get discouraged, but you calmly worked through it, it a beautiful piece and you aced it again as always!!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Gotta show it all! It’s not always easy and I want people to know that even I struggle sometimes too! Thanks for supporting & watching!

[@kuttfam0191]

AMAZING! It turned out so well. I did a navy desk for my dad. He needed a desk that he could put his wheelchair under. I found an antique table that was probably used in an entryway. I ended up staining the top and doing the rest in the color "In the Navy" by Dixie Belle. He loves it and I kept looking at it and saying, I did that!

[@jane1385]

Just ordered that color can’t wait to try it on my mom’s old desk.

[@luluplumb9644]

You also showed that not every crappy looking piece is doomed to the dump. This turned out beautifully and I love the hardware on it.

[@ANASANTOS-kj4sl]

I started watching your channel obsessively about a month ago and now I own a sander, brushes, paint and started working on some chairs I had in the garage. Thank you for all the inspiration and knowledge you share.

[@loulou1248]

I have an antique vanity my grandfather I never met gave my uncle to specifically give to me from him. It’s precious to my heart and my first and only gift from him. I never met him but i cherish his gift dearly and its wood is peeling and there are some chips in the wood. I want to restore it myself. If I can’t then I will hire someone else but I’d like to at least give it a try Thank you for this video ❤

[@philnataliecrawford9112]

I found that most paint shops will gladly darken your primer to almost match your paint. It's worth the wait and down the road any chips or nicks on the piece won't stand out white. Nice work though, enjoyed watching your vid!

[@partyplanningbysharon]

Love watching you. I am a teacher of 28 years. Still working. Good for you. Once a teacher you are a teacher of everything. Thank you for teaching me how to refinish furniture. I just purchased a piece to refinish for my new home.

[@bodudas8346]

.... and that is exactly why I like your KZbin site----- because you give easy instructions including all information -- like the fact that this stuff has a strong odor and high VOC --- a very important fact for people with elderly or children at home -- thank you...

[@PeroxideKait]

I’m SO glad I found your video! I inherited this exact dresser from my grandma and am researching how to repair the chipped veneer. In my case I’ll be restoring the walnut finish and brass handles rather than paining but this is a huge, huge help to how I should approach this restoration ❤🙏

[@reneem9353]

Turned out beautiful. Love that color! I personally hate gold so love the hardware the color it is. Bronze or copper would look nice too.

[@americanave]

Walnut wood hardware would look amazing on this piece. Great job as always!

[@kimberlynolan2573]

You're a good teacher and I've always learned something from your videos. Thanks for the tips and how to restore or fix veneer. I've got a small chest that's in need of a fix like this and anxious to use your knowledge. Great teacher and I look forward to all the videos in the future. Beautiful project! Have a blessed day 🌹

[@sarahcalderwood2750]

What a beautiful flip! Love that you pay attention to the small details. Shows how much of a professional you are. Thanks.

[@anniec3438]

Great job and I loved how you fixed something that went wrong as most projects never go perfectly.

[@Alicia-ig7cv]

I just did a mcm set that is this same color combo. I used fusion in ash. It looked dark gray in the can but came out deep navy like yours. I used fusions hemp and beeswax on the whole thing to seal it instead of a traditional top coat. That wax was AMAZING on the wood I will say for your info because I think it will save you time and you can use it all over on dark colors 😉. I hate sanding more on a wood base after I painted a dark color close to it. I had to do the same as you too. I like how you tried a new brand and color. Great job!!

[@skiley100]

I apologize for being a downer here but I would like give you a little constructive advice. I refinish furniture for a living, including Antiques. If you had tinted the primer the same tint as your paint, or close to the color, you could have helped that stain blocker save you from applying an additional coat of paint. I also see you using way too many small/short brush strokes with the paint and sealer. I hope you can understand I had to learn by trial and error as well. Love your work though and I admire what you are bringing to KZbin. God Bless

[@MamaKDukes]

There are so many different techniques and each painter tends to have their own habits and ways of doing things. Maybe she did not tint the primer because Bin is shellac based while the paint is ceramic based? Whatever the reason, I’m not sure how constructive your advise is.

[@maryt6010]

Your input was great. Appreciate your help

[@LadyWebz]

Well I don't know if u helped her but u DEFINITELY helped me! Thanks, gr8 advice

[@GMan-yv8cb]

good advice! it's quite surprising (to me) how many people believe that primer CAN'T be tinted!

[@andrea.carr04]

This is good advice ! I didn’t think about it and now I know! Thank you.

[@MegOtto4268]

I found this so satisfying (especially on the side) as I’ve often wondered about the beautiful pieces that have a story of abuse. Thank you for your complete explanations and especially your “hack” ideas! Normally I love it when you expose the wood in more places but this one needed a hug of primer and paint all over.😁 Today I learned the benefits of using ceramic based paint and that it takes many hours of work to restore these gorgeous pieces. Thanks❣️

[@johannamcgrath6162]

The wood filler Bondo product I did not know about until today I think I will try it, thank you Lauren. I am interested to know if the wood filler Bondo can be made to accept stain and match an existing stained wood or not.

[@valjeanmacias2434]

You are an artist and so smart. Paying your student debt and doing what you love full time. Congrats! Love all your instructive videos and appreciate all your steps in making a beautiful outcome. Great tips. Thank you and continued success.🙂

[@denisewebber9525]

I’m just getting into flipping furniture and find your videos very educational and inspiring. I have collected several furniture pieces but haven’t yet restored them. I consider you to be the best source of information and inspiration because you put alot of thought into your project and show respect for each of furniture piece when you decide to restore or update them. Thank you!!!

[@chrisgogreve8743]

A great piece for $10. You did a beautiful job painting and restoring this piece!! I think I would have liked the hardware to be a matte gold. Gorgeous.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you very much! I appreciate your support & kind words!

[@lindzcomer]

You took a shabby falling apart piece and transformed it!!! WOW!! Well done!! We just inherited some very nice MCM pieces, but they are too pretty to paint or restore, so I keep hoping one day I will find a more shabby one that I can at least paint the body. I LOVE how this turned out! Magic!

[@Ontheflipside2021]

As always it’s beautiful. I use a lot of restore a finish I love how it brings dull wood back to life.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Yes! Thank you! I love that product! Thanks for watching!

[@christinefeucht8668]

Great piece and you did a professional job. Thanks for sharing. In MY house the hardware would need to be gold

[@TwiggyGrant1]

I love the shade of blue 😘👌 with the dark walnut legs. Beautifully done! The hardware choice for this versatile piece will determine the style -if the client wants pewter then you need to go pewter. By not changing the style of hardware you maximized the style possibilities. I’d have gone with a more ornate design to pop from the clean lines of the piece but I could also see it with more modern style hardware. I really love the migration away from painting furniture with either ebony, some shade of white or a neutral like sage or taupe -blue is so cheerful and vibrant his blue in particular is unique and lovely! Very nice job. Ps maybe bc my dad was such a stickler for detail but I think you’d take your quality up a notch by finishing the bottom edge of the dresser and the bottom edge of the drawers. Both had spotty areas of primer and/or paint. Higher quality means you can charge more too… 😉 Look forward to seeing more of your projects/videos and I might have to try that blue Chippy Paint myself! 😊

[@sandyprather9133]

Such a wonderful piece and you did a great job with it, Lauren! You mentioned it was commission piece. I typically am not a fan of gold, but I think gold hardware would've really popped against the navy. It makes sense that your client wanted to change the hardware color in order to stick with a color already used in other pieces within their living space. Uniformity makes sense. Either way, the unloved, forgotten piece now looks stunning and will once again be a part of someone else's life. That's a definite win for you, your client and this awesome dresser!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed and I totally agree about the hardware! Thanks for watching!

[@laraynekayfes5329]

Doing things the client's way is the best for your reputation! Gold would be my go-to as well, however I do like the combo you used here.

[@wendybond2848]

Thanks for explaining the veneer. I just bought a dresser and some of the veneer has peeled. I didn’t know whether to glue the lifting pieces, but peeling off anything loose and using the Bondo made more sense. I feel confident now in giving mine a try. Beautiful work!

[@jackiebattle6647]

Just what I needed to see because I have a piece with peeling veneer. Now I know how to handle that problem. Also want to paint it navy. I love the walnut finish on the legs.

[@juliedepaolo9971]

Love the drawer slide tip. Thanks! I have some Feed and Wax on hand. Will use it on my next piece.

[@ashleyosborne6239]

Beautiful piece, Lauren!! Love the navy and wood stained bottom combo. I agree, definitely would’ve gone with gold, especially with that gorgeous navy and wood combo. BUT, it’s what the client wanted. One of my first commissioned pieces ended up taking 3Xs longer on what should’ve been pretty straight forward bc I ran into unexpected issues. Lesson learned on setting a fixed price before getting the piece and really knowing what I was dealing with. Love your videos!💜

[@barbnitecki4407]

I'm not sure how you can, but you get better and better. That is beautiful!

[@Charlie9165]

Thank you for such a great video from start to finish. You really do a great job showing everything you went through to get the perfect finish. Awesome job!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Our pleasure! Glad you thought so (:

[@SFlores1979]

i discovered that if you use a smaller dab of the hardener, it still hardens up really well and it doesn't dry as quickly. It helps that it remains malleable a little longer and it's a little more forgiving :)

[@debbiemelton4426]

I think silver and or gold looks good with blue. You did a wonderful job as always…It’s beautiful!💙💙💙

[@kerriemcnamara8624]

I agree about safety first! And you show it. Walk the walk. Not do as I say not as I do. ❤️

[@lorikegley3327]

I'm so happy you saved that gorgeous piece! Magic hands! I would also go for gold.

[@aidendietz]

I’ve used just the regular bondo the grey one and it works soo good I done think I will ever use anything else because of how it just forms to it

[@inunkag4ever]

I need to do this to repair some trim on MCM cedar chest I found at a thrift store. Whole chunks of the trim were missing. I just found a video where you can make a mold out of hot glue!

[@beverlyness7954]

I like the hardware, they go with the piece well. Like you I would have made the hardware gold. It turned out beautiful. I was a little worried the paint was too teal in the beginning myself. But 4 coats later and it's fabulously deep deep blue. Good job!

[@valerieabramat9890]

I love the way it turned out! Wouldn't change a thing!

[@patmanno5873]

I like to watch you redo pieces. This one was specially interesting as it was just like the first peice of bedroom peices we had. The exception was the side draws had doors on them. But is was interestering, I thought mine would look like that if I still had it. I like how you gave it new life.

[@Lgerl59]

I have a dresser and chest that looks like this. A daunting task! You at least showed it is possible but I'm not sure I'm up for it! . Good video

[@daynawillowtree6337]

You do such great work, I think the client chose the right hardware color.

[@guineamills]

I love the color. Gold color handles. Awesome job!

[@PierreFromCanada]

Good video! For the drawer pulls, I would have tried "gold-rose".

[@joannajohnson696]

I think silver drawer pulls are the perfect color. Enjoy your videos a lot!

[@origirox]

I enjoy your work wow! Beautiful I can't help wonder about what your skin is absorbing without gloves on.

[@ilovesqueaky]

I learned so much in this video, particularly regarding the veneer and the feed & finish. I'll definitely use that inside the drawers from now on. I love how you take your time and explain things. BTW- I'd definitely go with gold.

[@noellekillius9048]

Aaah! Rub & Buff is also super high in VOC and toxic for the hands, please use your sanding mask and some gloves if you use this product! In art class with my BA we were required to, it can be nasty stuff

[@GMan-yv8cb]

Nice job! Especially the finishing inside the drawers, although there WAS a lot of untouched wood. ALL-in-ALL though, NICE!

[@valanderson1940]

I actually love this. Thank you for posting this as this is exactly what I needed. I brought a depression era vanity and armoire back from my late mother's home that belonged to her parents and it is in about as tough shape, perhaps a little worse, than this piece was. I knew I was going to need to do some wood filling, sanding, and ultimately paint but wasn't sure which products to work with, and I was ideally going to replace the hardware as it's a burnished black, but most of the hardware in my home is silver -- but now seeing the rub and buff, this is what I'll go with to restore the hardware too and keep it all original. Your piece turned out fantastic and I hope in time mine will as well!

[@janetmann3557]

You have inspired me to get some Bondo and repair a piece of furniture that our puppy chewed!

[@kimberlyfloyd1009]

Wow, girl that was amazing! I agree with the gold... I was not feeling the silver... but you did a fabulous job! The base was absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Esuper1]

I find that thinning out the final coats as you progress through them gives you a smoother finish in the end. It has the effect of leveling itself like leveling cement and thinner means no streaks and zero bubbles. Of course you have to practice at it and cant load up the brushes or it will drip all over the place. A heat gun is another option on some finishes.

[@sharleenseas9861]

What do you use to thin the paint?

[@Esuper1]

@@sharleenseas9861 It depends on the base of the paint you are using. Water with water based paint or acrylics and turpentine or odorless mineral spirits for oil based paint. Read the can, it should say there somewhere what sort of paint it is.

[@soniaott2639]

wow. loved the details and the hard work on this piece. You did amazing.

[@lindawhisler4524]

I wish I had your insight in to this furniture flipping

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

It all just came with time and experiences adding up! It’s not anything you can’t acquire as well. You can do it!

[@heymomma]

Great restoration, I agree about the gold hardware!

[@karoceo]

Love you channel. I, too, find Howard’s restore refinish excellent to give life to old pieces. Curious what you used to sand the legs before applying the Howard’s with a steel wool pad? Thank you! Kristan

[@patriciaraschdorf5514]

AWESOME FLIP WHENEVER YOU CAN SAVE A VINTAGE PIECE OF FURNITURE MADE IN THE USA IM ALL IN AND THE HARDWARE COLOR CHOICE WAS PERFECTION

[@angelamonroe7737]

Wow you've come a long way since I've started watching you a year ago it's amazing how much you've learned and now can teach other people and I thank you for that this peace turned out very lovely and of course I would have went with gold handles I've always been more of a gold person than a silver person, thanks again for sharing and teaching us Lauren!

[@vickinoeske1154]

What an excellent job. The dresser is gorgeous, very striking.

[@smart22cute]

I'm a few minutes and already intrigued, new subie ❤ I already know it's going to be amazing 😊

[@LilyBecca]

I think silver hardware looks particularly good with Navy Blue. I do prefer antique bronze or copper as a personal style, but the silver looks nice

[@chibiangi]

I tint my primer gray and it takes less top coats for deep colors like this. You can get a bottle of black pigment for a few dollars and it will tint up gallons of primer.

[@nikosarabia4082]

Hahaa totally called out the price at the end! Lol. I was really surprised by the price of the tools you had to get, I tut it would have been more than 50 bucks. But great to know. I would have changed the handles too, would have kept it silver maybe a little brighter silver. But, it's your client request so I get it. As for keeping the brown on the base, I would have personally just kept everything dark blue or navy. That's just me. Your details and safety precautions were on point. GREAT JOB!!

[@marilynweist2645]

It turned out beautiful and I think that I would have changed out the hard ware if it was my piece. I think gold would look sharp on it!

[@tunakola]

I’m such a mid century lover that a part of me wishes you restored it to the original state. But what you did looks great too.

[@origirox]

Yes in the future that navy blue may be impossible to remove if one wants to restore it to its original wood.

[@conniecline201]

I like the silver with the blue. Love mid century. Great job

[@darleneburger2824]

I've been trying to find you! I normally watch you on KZbin but there's been nothing new on there. Glad to see a new video.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

we took a little break for the holidays but have been back since the beginning of January. We’ve posted 6 videos. be sure to subscribe & put the notifications on so you get notified when we pst a new one 👍🏼

[@aninasalerno-aita2341]

Looks great, and I like the silver on the original hardware. If your client ever wants to go back to gold, she has the original hardware and can just strip it back to the old finish. Very impressed with how Restore a Finish worked on the legs. I think I will try that on an old dresser that needs restoration, not paint.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Great idea! Restore-a-finish is a great product! Thanks for watching!

[@nancyholmes1140]

Lauren, is there a reason you don’t paint the bottom “edge” of the drawers? Just wondering.

[@debraneria4242]

It was awesome To see you use chippy barn again ...almost Like We've gone Around in a 360 Degrees as they Say ...I Absolutely Am in Love with this Navy blue ..I was worried there for a minute but Third Coat You could definitely see the Beautiful deep rich color... Gorgeous Lauren🥰❣️👍

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks Debra! Yep back to the Chippy Barn! (: Thanks for watching!

[@debraneria4242]

@@FurnitureFlippingTeacher I will always watch every video You Upload Lauren as I'm on disability this is the best way I'm able to support your work! 🥰👍❣️❣️

[@aunt_b3365]

Beautiful piece. Great job! I'd went with Gold hardware and maybe even changed out the design. Im wondering why you didn't paint the bottom and legs. They look older than the new unit. Maybe a new cream or white or even did that area to match the hardware. That would look as but again a good job.

[@susanfrench3170]

Question… I have a MMM end table with veneer that is alligatoring from water damage. The veneer isn’t loose. How to repair? Tnx! ❤️ Ur Channel

[@ninaslemboski9989]

I know this video is a bit older but just watching it now. When you’re doing a light sanding between coats of paint, are you using a cloth to wipe away that dust from sanding? I would assume so but just need to ask! Thank you! 😊

[@MsNg-qv2zs]

Hi. Wondering why you didn't use a roller when it was time to put on the color and the top coat? thanks.

[@hanbukhari]

Matte gold hardware for sure, but great work and amazing finishing 🎉loved watching you

[@topherjoe1]

I personally like the cool of the silver with a dark navy but I agree, it depends on what your client's current color/metal theme is in their home. I am not completely sold on rub and buff yet, have only worked with ebony and found adherence issues with it but for spot fixes it is awesome. I had chosen oil rubbed bronze fixtures in the bathroom and had to tone down some of the "copperish bronze' accents on the pieces, worked well. Thank you for the explanation for the bondo choice, I need to pick some up tomorrow for a trim piece repair.

[@bunny7403]

I like the silver, but I think I would have put some kind of drawer pulls on the little drawers, too. It turned out very well!!

[@ynieto4446]

Oh my lanta! Finally, someone explains what bleed through is. Thank you!

[@empressche333]

There are several types of bleed through..wood tannins from certain wood species; certain clear finishes create bleed through as they break down; and then there is embedded nicotine from long term abuse from smokers. All of which need to be blocked from bleeding into your paint layer.

[@grandaygain]

I know you have heard this before. But,just as you tinted the top coat with the main color, you could also tint your primer.

[@sabrinaplummer405]

I love what you did with this piece😊

[@joubertcronje35]

Nice job done Lauren!

[@gingerdunn6590]

I like how the piece turned out I did see the nails come through you did a good 👍job with all the repairs you had to do to make this peace turn out so well !!!! I do like the color of the hardware but I like silver better than gold that's just my opinion everybody likes different colors you always do a great job sending love from Oklahoma

[@jody-NewEraRealtyflippin]

Well done!!! what a steal. What venue did you find to sell your furniture? When is it appropriate to use Bondo and not Kwik wood? I'am a newby. You are very thorough, and your repairs incredible. I have been in retail a long time and the customer is always right. LOL. You are amazing.

[@suzanneribas3746]

I have been painting all my hardware gold here at home. Gold is in

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Gold is way in! Agreed 🙌 keep it up!

[@maryingram2949]

Nice, that turned out amazing. Love the silver handles.

[@Gobi2K17]

Like the Bondo. Have you ever placed new veneer over areas like that instead of paint.

[@hugocervantes26]

Nice!! But how about if you wanna just Restore it back to the original color stain? Is the veneer pealing gonna show??

[@LynnM-b4l]

Hi! Not sure you can help me. I love your work and I have an accent table with large sections of painted veneer still attached, but very loose. If I sent you some photos, could you advise on whether it could be glued, or if it should be removed. I would really appreciate your advice as I love the piece and would like to DIY repair, but it ia my first time working on rehabbing wood furniture. Thank you!!

[@juliahelland6488]

Really love how you explain all the products and steps. ❣💯 Thanks for sharing!

[@MichelleMoran-i7x]

Can you stain wood filler if you’re not painting the piece? How do you get it to match the original veneer

[@gloriafields4328]

Glad to see that there's a Wood Bondo. I'll have to try it. Damage a lot of the times keeps me from buying pieces. This will definitely be a game changer. Does this primer come in gray? I use gray under dark colors. It always takes no less than 2 coats and sometimes 3. If I paint a dark color, I usually add a little of my paint color. It helps a lot. One thing I can't stand is streaks in a top coat. Doesn't it kinda make you ill when you get a piece completed and have to redo something? It does me !! What a great change !! I would've put gold hardware but like you said, you have to do what the customer wants. I love this MCM piece. Thanks Lauren and Neiman for another great video !!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Bondo is a game changer for sure! This primer doesn't come in gray but can be a bit tinted to be gray. I never thought of seeing about putting a bit of my paint in the primer to tint it that color. I may have to try that! Glad you liked the final result! Thanks for watching!

[@empressche333]

If you can’t get a grey primer for under dark colours, use clear shellac. It’s an excellent stain blocker, primer, and nasty smell encapsulater. Way better than primer.

[@nancyholmes1140]

I’m like you, gold would have really popped. I would have used knobs on the other drawers because grabbing the painted drawer edges day after day will wear off the paint, so why ruin it. Just my opinion. Love the color!

[@chanietabradley2123]

Great painter’s tape hack 😊

[@kellyy4525]

Great job working through the challenges! Beautiful piece. I think navy looks great with gold but understand if the buyer has silver, makes sense to be more cohesive.

[@tareqalateeqi6769]

You did a good job . The original colour was much better .