I rescued this from the trash! | Dealing with BLEED THROUGH and refinishing WOOD FURNITURE

In this furniture transformation video, join Katie from SALVAGED by k. scott as she rescues a discarded three-drawer dresser from the trash. Watch as she breathes new life into this vintage piece, sharing her expert tips and techniques for cleaning, repairing, and refinishing it and the challenges faced, such as stains bleeding through the primer. Follow along with each step of the process and get inspired to salvage and restore your own furniture.
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[@skylercampbell6578]

omg! The tenacity you show when an issue arises is just inspiring. Continuing to show the bad, the good, the ugly is important for us who might want to tackle a project like this ourselves.

[@elizabethlacky6068]

The knobs are perfect for the elegant simplicity of this beauty. Great job👍

[@deborahmatatall]

I love this dresser! The color is gorgeous! I also really like those pulls. They seem to really suit the style of this piece. I’m usually not a big fan of “aged” brass (I want to get the BrassO out and polish to a shine), but it feels like the correct classic choice for this one. You amaze me with your ability to turn a filthy spider baby home into a beautiful, functional, useable piece of furniture. Did you line the drawers? I’ll go back and look.🌸

[@gydaanderson332]

I like the hardware. The dresser looks so good with the artwork on the wall.

[@mary-virginiafeger3306]

Wow! I love the color and and the knobs, which are simple and compliment the piece well. It must be so rewarding to know that you saved a treasure headed for the landfill. Especially one with a solid wood top.

[@TheFlippersGuide]

So cute and classic!! ❤❤❤No one would have ever guessed it was in the trash 🥰

[@kiraberinger]

Absolutely love the color! So cute!

[@lisagarner8261]

Absolutely beautiful! You are very inspiring

[@islandco.8029]

It's amazing what people don't see in unwanted furniture isn't it.

[@marissahosmundson7269]

This one turned out soooo cute! It looks so polished but not overstated so I am not surprised that you are thinking about letting it take up some space in your dining room, it looks so good there. I actually LOVE the knobs, so I wouldn't change them but I would be interested where you land on the hardware :)

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

That sad little dresser looks bright and happy in the color Celtic Fog! I like the simple little round brass pulls on the drawers! The finished product is definitely a keeper if you don't want to sell it. You put a LOT of work into this one!!! ❤

[@carolsopinski4549]

Katie!!! You certainly gave that piece 150%!! Beautiful job and amazing fortitude🎉

[@kristinbonds2135]

Thank you for saving this piece from the landfill. What a beautiful makeover.

[@cindyabel1010]

Beautiful! I really admire your attention to detail. The way you clean each piece and patch up or fill up all the tiny gaps to make each piece look like it's brand new is remarkable.

[@marywiklander-williams6493]

It's a great dresser re-do. The colour is fresh. The knobs actually go very well with the curves lines. Modern but respectful of some hints to past styles. I wouldn't change them at all. WOW, what a energy-draining primer experience. Good to know about that new product. Thanks again for your careful and clear explanations.

[@lesbeery2478]

My wife is a fan of glass knobs and thinks they would look good on this dresser. Great job as always.

[@melodypanek448]

I LOVE the knobs Katie. They're round and reflect the rounded curves on the front of the piece. This turned out beautifully!!!

[@nooncactus]

Sorry that this dresser was such a bugger with bleed through, but oh my goodness it’s beautiful. That green is everything. What a save. TFS 💚

[@meprottico]

Katie, I can feel a different energy from you and your videos after the conference you visited in Texas. Is nice to see you more in the videos, you are amazing and what you do as well. Whatever you feel changed after that conference , or did to you, maybe new knowledge or just changing routine for a few days, make sure you do it once in a while , cause definitely we can see that renovated energy in you videos and work in general. THANK YOU for sharing what you love!

[@quantafreeze]

Seeing the bleed through in real time was magical.

[@michelleberger7747]

I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE DRESSER! GORGEOUS!!!!

[@judithragona929]

Love the color..I like the knobs

[@kimrobinette3277]

My dear for all the work you put into this it turned out beautiful!

[@dot2dal]

Love the colour! Also love the dresser with the piece of art above it. Such a beautiful combination! Well done as always!

[@Naturallyjj0806]

That color is beyond gorgeous. I did say to myself , “Katie, the knobs don’t quite fit the vibe.” But your ability to be patient and work through the issues and keep treasures out of the landfill should be a lesson to all.

[@lesleystanley7698]

Love the finished piece. Colour is perfect and so are the knobs, would definitely keep them they work so well ❤

[@kellyevans8321]

I love this color! And I think the knobs look great, because they fit beautifully into that little indent.

[@CarolinaSattler]

Loved the color and the staging - it fit perfectly with that painting and the height of the trim! AND I actually agree with you on the knobs! From the front they look nice, but from the side it feels like they could be more delicate to pair better with the delicate lines of the dresser. Maybe some small and simple teardrop pull handles?

[@debbiestott3651]

It amazes me Katie that you can take a peice of junk and turn it into something so stunning. Very smart and loving the colour. X

[@salvagedbykscott]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@AuntieBrennie]

This has your perfect Midas touch for sure. Thank you for saving this from the landfill. It is so beautiful!

[@heavenlymorsels]

Yeah a K Scott Video ❤ your talent never ceases to amaze me! Love your attention to detail and tenacity when a piece becomes challenging. Thank you saving this dresser from the landfill - I do like the knobs! 😊

[@tc-gd8ln]

you are amazing with tackling all the issues with this project. i think the knobs are great and the dresser turned out to be a stunner. once again. .. nice job!

[@cravinsomeraven]

I actually really love the knobs - but I think a matte black pull of sorts could also look nice. You’re so good at what you do Katie, and I love that you take pieces destined for the landfill and fix them up. It’s my favorite ❤

[@katherineashley5712]

Oh Katie, I think they knobs are perfect. That was an amazing transformation.

[@miradjurdjevdan]

The burnished brass knobs perfectly compliment the curved detail on panel fronts. The green paint really makes your painting pop. Very impressive.

[@erinsheehan4580]

I LOVE the knobs!!!! Keep as is!! This is a gorgeous piece. I love the color too ❤

[@beckyriggs1869]

Don't ever quit dear, you are amazing! LOVE THIS!❤️

[@flamingoliz]

I think this turned out beautifully and the knobs look great too. What a transformation! ❤

[@sibylleherbe8260]

What a transformation! It’s gorgeous now.

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

Love it. It’s just so clean, streamlined, and pretty! Thanks for sharing

[@joannejohnson7367]

The dresser turned out beautifully. The colour is beautiful and I like the knobs.

[@meredith287]

It's beautiful, Katie! Pretty sweet that the older style of the trim looks modern after paint and new hardware. Just goes to show that you don't always have to reinvent the entire piece!

[@shellyannray3601]

Oh my goodness! I love this dresser!!!!! ❤

[@helenablignaut662]

I love that colour green! I think the knobs go well with the dresser, but if you want to change them, maybe go for something that mimics the grooves on the front.

[@susangladstone357]

Hey Katie - love how you don’t turn your nose up at something in bad shape and ordinary - you do amazing work! And it all makes a difference - inspiring approach. Thanks ;)

[@thefarawaystar]

The knobs are perfect! I nearly gasped when I saw you attaching them 😍

[@EmilyRachael90]

I honestly think this is one of my most favorite pieces you've done! Its such a perfect size and color 💚

[@jencrosby6065]

I love that you caulk the seams! When others don’t I’m like NOOOOO!

[@dawnaugustyn]

Love the color! I think the knobs are perfect. They really allow the detail work on the drawers to stand out more. Great choice!

[@pamsheets632]

Katie the dresser is beautiful! Personally, I think the pulls look good! Sure looks 150% better than before! Gorgeous outcome! 😊❤

[@jennifercartwright2360]

This is beautiful! Great job Katie.

[@shellydehart8217]

This sweet looking dresser gave you some difficulty but you struggle on n I’m so glad you did. It turned out so pretty. I too like the smoky green. Yes, I have to agree on the knobs or handles. I think it needs more of a pop to the piece. Katie, your really good at what you do. ♥️♥️😊👍👍🌟🌟🌟

[@MARYBOORMAN]

WOW WOW Katie WOW! Celtic Fog - THIS is the shade I've been trying to find everywhere. It's gorgeous. And you have done a fab job restoring this beauty. Kudos to you! MQH

[@riverview9320]

Love it with the landscape 😊.

[@RadBadJodster]

I like that you shared your drip, and the quick caulking repair. It turned out really cute. ❤❤❤❤

[@JButler661]

I don’t blame you for wanting to keep the dresser. It’s beautiful!

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

Absolutely love all your choices with this dresser...hardware included. Wonderful project with a beautiful finished piece.

[@lovidas6297]

Beautiful, Katie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As usual. Thanks for all of the tips.

[@melodymulhall7860]

Love the color. I think the knobs are too small but I like the color/finish. It turned out great. Unbelievable refinish job yet again. Now we expect it Love how you show us all the steps you go through. You’re giving me confidence to refinish my own furniture

[@loismaddux4800]

I love the makeover! Not crazy about the knobs but they are sooooo much better than the old ones!! Beautiful!❤

[@pamboone6921]

Hi Katie, Awwwww I absolutely love it!! Wow you done a fantastic job. Love the color “my favorite” green is just so classy I think. As always job well done and I think I like the knobs, yeah I do! God Bless sweet girl ❤

[@2006marsha]

Just Beautiful Katie. I love the color. From drags to riches. ❤️

[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

Oh wow! I love that! If you're not happy with the knobs, maybe use some slightly larger, flat gold knobs? That green is gorgeous, and you've managed to maintain a traditional vibe, just updated and happy now. And you've saved a nice piece of wood furniture from the landfill!

[@jacquelynbaugh5828]

I love it, knobs and all. This is my favorite kind of makeover to watch. Something that is dirty and falling apart and you turn it into a swan…and make it look effortless!

[@Wanda12483]

I like the knobs as they are subtle and let the design in the wood take the stage. Beautiful!

[@sburwell75]

From the before to the after... Stunning transformation!

[@lisagarza8238]

It turned out so pretty. I love the soft green. I also like the curved apron on the front of the dresser. I know a lot of refinishers, including myself, sometimes remove this and make a new base that is more straight, which works for some pieces. I'm glad you left this one, though. The knobs look nice because there is a lot of movement on this dresser front, and they are simple, which works for this piece. 🥰

[@spazmat123]

Love the dresser and the look of the enamel paint 😍

[@janicealley5033]

Wow. So lovely. I definitely love the pulls. They compliment the dresser very nicely.

[@joanfreestone1707]

I love this piece, Katie. It's in my favourite colour, too. I think the knobs looks really nice.

[@annmurphy883]

So beautiful Katie! It doesn't look like the same dresser! Love the soft color😊

[@anitajaramillo1]

Absolutely loved it! A masterpiece all around! 🎉😮

[@loisbolton1800]

Love love love the antique brass knobs!! 😍

[@TheresaHoughten-tb7oe]

I absolutely adore the way the dresser turned out. I love the color. It took an awful lot of work, but boy is it beautiful I know I like the knobs one of the prettiest pieces I’ve seen you do.

[@peggiemuir5704]

Perfection! Color and knobs are just right together!

[@juliewhittington1991]

Dang that was way more bleed-thru than needed! Turned out lovely!!

[@sandralevy5965]

Wow! You show us how to tackle a beat.up piece of furniture and make it a stunner!

[@MartinRickett-g8k]

Love the dresser! The color and pulls are perfect!

[@pequenamarina]

The color is AMAZING!!!! And I agree with you: not lobing the knobs. ❤

[@hlynn2008]

Gorgeous color! Your persistence definitely paid off! I like the knobs! I think they are really sweet and charming looking! The gold/brass with the soft vintagey green is stunning!

[@Sspear512]

The knobs are perfection!

[@patriciacrozier7624]

Love the colour. Glad it didn’t beat you. Nice work.❤

[@dshey6802]

THAT was fun, Katie. IF you decide to keep it for your dining room then leave those knobs for NOW and have fun changing them out as your mood or the seasons change. That is a sweet little dresser. Good for you to save it.

[@varinaxoxo4213]

Simple n cute💚💚💚

[@francescarroll8977]

When I saw this piece I thought no way this can look good. Great job! 😊

[@maryfields6649]

Wow 👏 It's beautiful! Love the color and the knobs are perfect!

[@daphneschulz]

Gorgeous! And I think the drawer knobs are perfect!

[@rosaliefunk1629]

Love the color. I think the knobs look good. They’re simple and clean looking.

[@fayabrahamsson6209]

Wonderful job! I love the Foggy Green color and LOVE the art work above it!

[@monicalundy4400]

The round knobs are Perfect. They mimic the rounded arches.

[@kmjnkns]

Love the knobs and that color is divine! Beautiful piece of furniture!

[@phyllishume5854]

I love the colour, the knobs and, as usual, watching you work.

[@kaycox19]

Love the renovation and the knobs!!!!

[@Elaine-zg2sl]

Love it and keep the knobs!!!

[@leighlaird6539]

I LOVE it! I love the color and I think the knobs are perfect for this piece; elegant and understated.

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

I like the knobs. They go with the color and the style of the dresser. Nice job!!

[@laurenl5843]

This was a real lesson in bleed through. I've never had that happen with my pine projects. BIN shellac primer does it for me. Thanks for the tips. This dresser turned out beautifully. I love the shade of green! 😊👍💜🇨🇦

[@kayhenry6293]

It came out beautifully, after all of the trouble it gave you! I’m in love with that color and, for me, those drawer pulls work great.

[@janetrodriguez914]

What a transformation. That piece was headed for the junk pile, filthy and in pretty rough shape. You saved it from becoming another pile of broken wood. The color you chose was beautiful and I really like the knobs. The dresser has a lot of detail so the understated knobs are a good choice. I’ve never seen bleed through happen like that. Thanks for the information on what to do in a case like that. Overall, that dresser will live on as a treasured piece of furniture in either your home or someone else’s home. Great job!

[@NoYesJess]

What an awesome find, especially with those arches which have been very on trend!! Looks great.👏💛