Jaw-dropping vintage dresser transformation! 😲

[@Westexec]

Just a little tip I use. If you keep the sanding dust and mix a little with some PVA wood glue it makes a wood filler with the same colour as the natural wood. Fill it slightly proud to allow for shrinkage and sand smooth. It will take the stain the same as the wood so it makes it easier to camouflage the repair. Only use wood filler if you intend to paint it. Very nice job by the way

[@ivylane-home]

I’ve tried that before with little success, but I’ll try it again. Thanks! 🙌🏼

[@Westexec]

@@ivylane-home I use it on oak making boards from strips. It colour matches perfectly. Wishing you success. You have skill

[@trudyeby464]

I've tried that and found the glue won't take the stain so it didn't work.

[@donnaforte5379]

I've done that many times! ❤

[@Westexec]

@@trudyeby464 …I use evostick resin W waterproof. I have only used it on oak and I use brush on wax which I rub off after about 19/15 mins. It provides the colour and a nice soft sheen. I don’t know how it would work on any other wood or with any other stain but for me, the results have been perfect

[@nancyollis1049]

My husband was a very talented carpenter. Quit school in 10th grade. Joined navy got his ged and took a class by mail and learned drafting. Got a job in a cabinet shop, worked with two very good carpenter 1 from Germany and 1 from Italy where he learned great skills from them. He was great at building he became awsome at remodeling, got his general contractor license. Thats why I love to watch you bring furniture to life. ALOHA retired to Hawaii. 84 lost my husband 6 years ago.

[@ivylane-home]

I wish I could apprentice under someone. I’m more of a learn as I go. I do read a lot about new techniques. It’s fun to try new things. Thanks for watching and sharing your story 🫶

[@pamsheets632]

Absolutely stunning! The wood grain is to die for gorgeous! 😊❤

[@ivylane-home]

It’s SO good!! 😊🤩🙌🏼

[@karinapfel650]

Thank you so much for treating this quality vintage piece with respect! That waterfall edge deserved to shine on!

[@ivylane-home]

Indeed! I can’t believe I was going to paint it 😬😊🤩

[@cboyle707]

This one is drop dead gorgeous. Thanks for refinishing and not covering that beautiful wood with paint.

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@Viatrix1854]

Lovely item again, but the gold pin stripe really elevated the piece to a whole other level.

[@ivylane-home]

Gold is always a good idea 🤩

[@Anne-qf5ou]

Thanks for the General Finishes Univ tip! Fantastic piece.

[@ivylane-home]

You’re welcome! They are a wealth of information 🙌🏼

[@deborahsewell202]

Just an FYI, you don't glue your drawer bottoms in. You tack them with small tack nails. Another FYI, anytime you need to take apart something glued, use white distilled vinegar using a glue needle. Let it sit for a few mins, then it should come out easy. If not use another go of the vinegar. Works!!

[@ivylane-home]

I only glued the wood supports on the back. Gotcha on the glue, thanks!! 😊 🙌🏼

[@susanm8957]

Luminous! That's the perfect word😊 That wood grain is everything! You are so inspiring!

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thanks Susan! In person, it is just stunning! It was a cloudy day when I took the pictures. I wish I could have photographed in natural light

[@maureenb.8517]

Beautiful! Even though that finish was hard to remove it probably was instrumental in protecting the wood. I admire your attention to detail and persistence in getting things right!

[@ivylane-home]

I think you are exactly right! There were hardly any scratches and just the one gouge. It allowed me to get a beautiful finish. 🤩

[@trishblakely3476]

That tiny touch of gilding is perfect! You really brought this beauty back to life.

[@ivylane-home]

Ah, I agree! Glad to have a fellow appreciator of gilding. 🤩

[@cocopuff6086]

Honestly, the golding eclipses the wood grain. Some pieces it may be a nice accent, but on this piece it's stealing focus from the wood itself. This is a beautiful job.

[@trishblakely3476]

@ I guess we just disagree on the gilding.

[@sandraitnyre5515]

Wow. So beautiful.

[@ivylane-home]

Many many thanks 😊

[@JoLowden-oz9no]

You did an awesome job. The gold pinstripes are gorgeous.

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thanks!! I love the pinstripe too. 🤩

[@gaildudlicek890]

That wood came to life when you put the wax topcoat on. And I love the gold accents,

[@ivylane-home]

Right?! It was chatoyant 🤩

[@SaPa-l3k]

This one made my heart Sing! I even liked the pin striping. Excellent piece

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks, I'm so glad you liked it! 😄

[@KarenBoris]

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!!!!!

[@ivylane-home]

I agree! 😊

[@marlenomahony8649]

The bondo scraper/credit card with the sandpaper tip is great. Thank you. The whole piece turned out amazing. I loved your colour choice and the pinstripe gilding.

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thanks!

[@mariacaninabecerragallodel5275]

Just beautiful!

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! 😊 🙌🏼

Hi, wood clamp and saw tip, when you need to use a “fence” as a guide to the saw like you did with the level(way to overcome and adapt), don’t clamp the level down, in this case clamp Behind the level. They will clamp tighter for you. Then put just one clamp on the level to keep if from skidding with you. The level will stay in line for your guide more easily and you won’t have to fight to keep it exactly line up for your straight line.

[@ivylane-home]

Ah, great tip. Thanks!

[@doriwilson6991]

I love the way you kept the piece with the beautiful grain showing. I honestly wasn't loving the gold trim at first but when I saw the finished product I think it brought the warm tones of the wood out beautifully. Thank you for painting over this beautiful vintage piece. I have a waterfall front dresser and cedar chest in these tones that I would love to restore. Watching your videos are giving me ideas and inspiration.

[@ivylane-home]

I can’t believe I was going to paint it! I was pleased with how it turned out. You should totally do it!!🙌🏼

[@mlm7598]

Gorgeous. The wood grain is amazing. You did a beautiful restoration on this amazing piece and I love the gold trim and the hardare.......absolutely amazing!

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you very much!

[@c.d.jenkins3504]

Gorgeous!!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@enagonzalez6463]

I loooove you're work! You inspire me! ❤❤🎉🎉

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thank you! 😊

[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

Don't you love it when you stumble onto a treasure?! That's gorgeous! I also like that little Kobalt saw you used on the dowels. I'm gonna have to take a trip to Lowe's because I can find all kinds of uses for one of those.

[@ivylane-home]

Indeed! This one was a bit of a surprise. Oh, I love Lowe’s. So many goodies.

[@e320treasures7]

I love how you take a challenge like the veneer damage and just keep at it until you've won. Another amazing job well done!

[@ivylane-home]

I do try ☺️🙌🏼🤩

[@annmurphy883]

Beautiful! Thanks for always talking us through the process. It makes you think you could do it too! Also love the gold trim with the gorgeous wood grain. It think it makes the piece and really highlights the beauty of the wood.

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Ann! I love the gold too! 😊🤩

[@angelamclaughlin-mr2ru]

Absolutely gorgeous ❣

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! 😊

[@Restorations.by.Rachel]

This is absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for the detailed walkthrough of blending the repaired areas. I have MCM walnut dresser I need to make some repairs on, so it was helpful to watch you. Thanks!!

[@ivylane-home]

You’re welcome, Rachel! Repairs are something I’m still working on. I used to just fill and paint but I’m getting braver. 😬😊

[@lifeofcrafting247]

A truly amazing piece The gold pinstripe made the edges pop Happy you went darker with it too Hope you got a great price it

[@ivylane-home]

I loved the gold too! Yes, I sold it for $800 which I felt was a fair price 🙌🏼

[@maryruther1842]

Just began watching! You are really going the EXTRA mile on this one! Enjoying watching and will comment when finished watching!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Mary! 🙌🏼

[@lisachiboroski9930]

Woah. This may be my all time favorite of yours Lisa. You absolutely nailed it. What a gorgeous piece. I would try a dye stain. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find any General Finishes products in my area. I love that you spend time with us showing different veneer repair products. Thank you for sharing. You are now called the Queen of Wood Wizards!

[@ivylane-home]

Lisa, you are so sweet! 🫶 I order most of my GF on Amazon. It’s just easier because my local distributor is about 30 minutes away.

[@shelleysemczuk2879]

You took your time and it turned out beautiful! Great job!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Shelley!! 🤩

[@dao8805]

So glad you freed that magnificent woodgrain from its old finish! Seeing the result, it would have been a crime if someone had painted it. I bet that grain really glows when a ray of sun crosses it. Beautiful, quality work :)

[@ivylane-home]

It truly is stunning in person 🤩 Thank you!

[@danjoe22]

Great job, I was so afraid your were going to paint it. You worked real hard on this one and the results are fantastic. You really beat yourself up on the repair of the holes. Several times I thought it looked just fine but you were not satisfied with it. I guess that is what makes you a pro. Look forward to seeing more of your fine work.

[@ivylane-home]

Right?! After seeing the wood grain, I can’t believe I thought about painting it. 🤦‍♀️I’m a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to furniture. 😬 Thanks so much!

[@cassandrasmith5517]

This piece turned out to be a definite show stopper❤❤❤ I highly admire your ability to paint as well as restore 👏🏾 Awesome job🥰

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Cassandra!! It is a special piece 🤩

[@brendaalbaugh8927]

You made that wood sing a new song! Good for you working through new skills and figuring out how to work with what you have. But goodness why hasn’t a tool company helped you out with a sponsorship? Get that lady a table saw and a surfprep sander and vac! Good job as always love your work. Thanks

[@ivylane-home]

Ha, wouldn’t that be fabulous!! Actually, I just bought a new sander and dust extractor. I feel so fancy. 💁‍♀️

[@michellesutton202]

Turned our beautiful, the wood grain is stunning. Have you ever thought about using odies oil? They have all kinds of products😊😊😊

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! No, I’ve never used Odies.

[@kathylynch9732]

I think this is my favorite piece!! I love the wood grain. ❤

[@ivylane-home]

It was SO good! 🤩

[@richarddonahue3565]

Stunning finished unit.

[@ivylane-home]

Many thanks! 😊

[@rebeccaburke4348]

Really like the darker color. I think it looked less expensive with the lighter wood. Great job!

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! I loved the final tone!

[@laurieboughfman5727]

Nice save! I lived in Grand Rapids. Would have loved seeing the houses built in the early 1900s. They are huge! Big lumber and thus furniture area. P.S. You should have way more followers! You are such a pleasure to watch, and I love when you explain your mistake and what might work better.

[@ivylane-home]

I love visiting old houses especially when the original furniture is included. Ha! You’re so sweet. Thanks Laurie! 🫶

[@kristinstonesifer]

Museum worthy!!! Gorgeous!

[@ivylane-home]

It was a special piece. Thanks Kristin! 🤩

[@TheAfezio]

That is stunning!!! The gilding is gorgeous too. I really like your work!

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you very much!

[@donnaforte5379]

Wow, what a great find!!! I'm sure it would be like the last one. The Beast. Lol

[@ivylane-home]

Ha, right?! This one was a pleasure to refinish, well, except for those holes on top! 😅🙌🏼

[@kathleennagwak1761]

Beautiful work. Love the pinstripe

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much! Me too 🤩

[@ElaineElliott-m3r]

Perfection ! In a word your finishing is perfect

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thank you! This was a special piece 🤩

[@kaycox19]

Gorgeous. You have outdone yourself!

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thanks Kay! 🤩🫶

[@ricjamil3073]

I like the gold trim around the edges of the drawers. Great job!

[@ivylane-home]

Me too! It was my favorite part 🤩

[@ashleyswan3871]

This is absolutely stunning!!

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@amybills1167]

Definitely like it darker!

[@ivylane-home]

Me too! Thanks Amy!

[@dawnchristine1344]

It came out beautifully . I like the look of wood there was a time I never understood painting wood, although painted furniture is trendy right now. I must admit when I see a well done painted piece it can really brighten things up. I always liked dye stains, but you need a well prepped surface although gel stains can go right on top without as much prep.

[@ivylane-home]

I love painted pieces too, especially when the wood grain is underwhelming. I’ve been a gel stain user, but the dye stain really impressed me. I can see it not working well without the proper prep though 🙌🏼

[@tristavalentour7575]

Absolutely gorgeous! 🌺

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! 😊

[@emguilbe]

Love the wood grain and colors 😊

[@ivylane-home]

Me too! Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@junebamburg1704]

Oh my! what a gorgeous piece.

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@helenaneumann1872]

Great result. I like your perectionism.... Happy New Year 2024!

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Helen!! Happy new year to you!! 🤩

[@CrazyCatLady1968]

So pretty! The wood is gorgeous & I love the pinstripes ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ivylane-home]

Oh thanks! Me too 🤩

[@pfles1]

Grand Rapids , MI is my hometown! I love when I can find furniture from the Grand Rapids companies!

[@ivylane-home]

They made good furniture 🙌🏼🤩

[@JanetteStubelt]

Such a beautiful restoration, you "nailed it!"

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@sandrawick9223]

Fascinating and so satisfying

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@cleopatracatra2097]

Stunning and gorgeous are a perfect description!

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you so much! 🤩

[@designabeej]

Awesome result 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much 🫶

[@intheocean007]

I’ve seen somebody on KZbin that uses Fine tip pens to draw the grain into the filled areas. I get the impression they are suitable for this type of application on timber and are designed to do that. Hope this helps. 😊

[@ivylane-home]

Yes, I've seen those too. I haven't bought them yet, but I need to try them!

[@lydiakinnaman3679]

Awesome work. Looks sooo nice... I wish I had more tools too.

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! There’s always something to buy 😬😅

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

I am a new subscriber and I enjoy your videos greatly. You do fantastic work and I love seeing how you turn old, unwanted furniture into gorgeous statement pieces. I think upcycling is an awesome thing to do. Repurposing, repairing or reusing things like furniture is so amazing. I absolutely love watching you flip items and give them a new lease of life. You do wonderful work. God bless you and your family.

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thanks Carly!! Glad you’re here 🫶

[@ameliarodrigues9124]

Absolutely stunning

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@LP-ny6xn]

You are the Queen of sanding and scraping!

[@ivylane-home]

Well, I do love a good wood grain reveal 👸🏼

[@LP-ny6xn]

@@ivylane-home I’m learning so much from you Lisa…I appreciate your insight and wisdom. I’m looking to refurbish a 30+ year dresser this summer.

[@ivylane-home]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@MavisTeff-xq7ph]

Lots of work,well worth it in the end.absolutly beautiful,glad you didn't paint it.❤❤❤

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you!! Me too!! 😬😊🤩

[@JudithBates-p7y]

I don't think I have ever seen such beautiful wood. You did a fantastic job restoring it and I'm so glad you didn't paint it . I have painted some pieces recently because I just am too old , but when I was younger and stronger, I always restored to the original wood. I'm curious to know what kind of wood was on your piece? Again, it is beautiful.

[@ivylane-home]

Right?! Just stunning. 🤩 I’m not very good with wood identification. 🤷‍♀️

[@shirleykathan-sayess5764]

Stunning! Definitely a piece to be refinished rather than painted.

[@ivylane-home]

For sure! 🙌🏼💯

[@marilynweist2645]

Oh my gosh that’s an awesome piece of furniture! It turned out really great and it is so beautiful! Stunning! You are awesome at what you do! ❤❤❤

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thanks Marilyn!! I was so surprised at the gorgeous wood grain hiding under that finish! 🤩🙌🏼

[@tjholtz9860]

Beautiful job. The wood was amazing!!!!!

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you very much! 🤩🙌🏼

[@debbieethridge6747]

You did a beautiful job. I wasn’t sure I would like the gold gilding, but it looks really good.

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thanks! I love a little bling 💎

[@robervar1097]

Grand-tastic ! Bonus for fans of thus mahogany .Its called (ribbon cut mahogany) if there's no screw holes in the back of the dresser then it was a short back splash like u said They sell 1x3/4 mahogany by the foot ? I had to make a short one to cover 3 holes . Great piece

[@ivylane-home]

I wondered if that was what it was called. It was just stunning in person 🤩 Thanks!

[@tondakremble6660]

Gorgeous! So great that you didn't just paint it.

[@ivylane-home]

This one needed a restore 😍🙌🏼

[@anniebananie444]

Stunning wood, the dye stain you decided to use really brought it to life. Enjoy watching you push yourself into new territory, totally paid off and you slayed this! Where did you score this lovely dresser?

[@ivylane-home]

I agree! I was pleasantly surprised with the dye stain! Can you believe I got it for free?! A friend knows I do furniture and offered it to me. 🤩

[@jeffbouchez5134]

I know it's a pain to restore antique furniture but it's best when you can and you do a great job . I have a 100 plus year old oak claw foot dining table and it needs to be restored

[@ivylane-home]

I love restoring when I can. The wood is just too good to paint. 🤩

[@barbgalligan4885]

Looks fantastic 👏.

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! 😊

[@lisabates452]

Beautiful!😍

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! 😊

[@tammytaylor1278]

Just beautiful.

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you very much! 🫶😊

[@kaymack5304]

Such a great end result! Your attention to detail is inspiring.

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Kay! 🤩

[@ginnashupper725]

That was hours of labor for a gorgeous result. The original lacquer was a sin to put over this wood grain. I applaud your mad skills and bravery in trying the wood stain❤

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks!! It was definitely a diamond in the rough! 💎

[@janetrodriguez914]

That piece turned out beautifully. You really did an excellent job.

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you very much! 🙌🏼🫶

[@heidisettles5537]

This video had so much content! Loved learning about the dye stains, and General Finishes has great products and information. Liked learning about the repair process for the back pieces as well as the patched hole techniques. You are an artist at disguising those repairs! 3 questions...I have the same carbide scraper, how often do you have to sharpen the blade before replacing? Mine seems dull after 2 projects even with interim sharpening. Also, how do you advise clients to care for the oiled finish? Is it durable if someone puts a wet glass on it? Question 3, did the 2nd application of the dark stain even out the wood tones on the two different types of wood? The wood color on the two different species was very different with the light brown dye, but seemed very consistent on the finished piece.

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks Heidi! You’re so sweet 🫶 I flip the blades over to get more use and then buy new when needed. I need to buy a sharpening stone. It’s on the list. I used this oil on a table for myself and it’s super durable. I can be reapplied too. I haven’t given the link to buyer’s about the reapplication, but I should. Yes, when I applied the medium brown stain it totally evened out both wood tones so that they matched. It was magic! 🪄

[@yvonnemayoryk5481]

Wow...another masterpiece

[@ivylane-home]

It was a good one 🤩

[@svetlanaziatnina1514]

Всегда радует, что при ремонте винтажной мебели дерево остаётся деревом, а не крашеным пластиком. В мебели используют очень простые замки и всегда можно попробовать какие-то старые мебельные ключи и найти рабочий. Потом заказать дубликаты для всех этих замков или какие-то более декоративные ключи.

[@ivylane-home]

I try to restore when I can. Yes, I need to track down some sample keys. 🙌🏼

[@christhompson3655]

This is sooooo beautiful!! Outstanding job.

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much! 🙌🏼

[@angelazguric4944]

Love your work - you are quickly becoming my favourite KZbinr 😊

[@ivylane-home]

Aw, thanks Angela! 🫶😊

[@mousiebrown1747]

simply WOW 😱 You have skills plus Courage ! 🦁

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you very much! 🙌🏼🤩

[@janjones4772]

Beautiful, Thanks for sharing,♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks so much!! 🤩🙌🏼

[@steinermarty3944]

Love the pin stripe

[@ivylane-home]

Me too! 🤩

[@wandamcgiboney5141]

Beautiful.

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! 😊

[@danielleweston1492]

Beautiful and great explanations for us as always. Can you elaborate on why you use OSMO to seal? I don’t see other refinishers use this. Is there a downside to using it? Can you use it over gel stain (oil based) as well as water based stain?

[@ivylane-home]

I found it at Woodcraft and did some research on it. It’s a German company. It’s similar to Odies and Rubio Monocoat, but it came highly recommended so I tried it. I love it! It an oil and wax combo so you get the benefit of both and it dries with a natural feel. It can be applied after a light sanding to freshen it up or fix a scratch. You can use it over oil based stains and water based stains. You just need to check dry time before applying.

[@danielleweston1492]

@@ivylane-home oh ok TY!

[@pattio.656]

Beautiful🤩

[@ivylane-home]

Thanks 🤗

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you!!😊

[@lesleywatkins1172]

What a beautiful makeover! I’m so glad you didn’t paint it! 😊

[@ivylane-home]

Me too!! ☺️ Thanks Lesley!

[@Spartanwife27]

We (my hubby) had to replace a drawer bottom on a 100+ year old empire dresser. Nothing crazy, but we stained the inside as well. Been there!

[@ivylane-home]

Those older dressers can be tricky. I'm not as good on repairs, but I'm learning.

[@emmavik-fredriksson640]

I think dye stains always looks much better than gel stain. Never understood why so many use gel stains.This is gorgeous! That woodgrain 😍.

[@ivylane-home]

I am one of the gel stain fans, but I have to say the dye stain is stunning 🤩

[@jillosiecki3049]

On the smaller, narrower areas that did not strip well, you might have tried a razor blade/utility knife blade using it like a card scraper. Smaller, sharper, and more maneuverable, it might have done the job.

[@ivylane-home]

Yes, I need a smaller carbide scraper. They make a tiny one with different tips. I just need to put it on my list. 😊

[@jillosiecki3049]

A utility blade is super cheap, and you never have to worry about sharpening it-just toss it out and get the next one. My husband buys a pack of 100 and there are multiple uses. I like the carbide scraper kits, but they have to be somewhat expensive.

[@donnaforte5379]

I have this large square tool for baking, look it up. It would be awesome in yr work. It's stainless steel. The top of is curled up..❤

[@ivylane-home]

I’ll check it out. Thanks! 🙌🏼

[@fran1395]

Beautiful ♥

[@ivylane-home]

Thank you! 😊

[@Geronimo2Fly]

Thanks heavens you didn't cover up that incredible wood with paint! It is gorgeous.

[@ivylane-home]

It was such gorgeous wood! ☺️