How to Transform LAMINATE & PARTICLE BOARD furniture into a beautiful masterpiece!

[@hadiy101]

Thank you for doing the bottoms! I hate when I see furniture flippers not do the bottoms of pieces or the backs. Especially when these pieces are being sold for upwards of $500, I feel like a fully finished piece of furniture just feels so much more refined!

[@theresagomez2605]

It's also gross. That's usually the dirtiest part of the piece, and if there were odors in the home, they will stay in the piece. Ew. At the very least, a single coat of primer is needed but paint completely finishes the job.

[@stbam1965]

I started flipping furniture last week. Sometimes ppl dont do the back or underside because they weren't done in the first place. Ppl don't get the hours that are put into refining some peices. You dont just sand and paint. You take all hardware off clean everything a few times. Sad and prime and paint then sand then paint and seal it. Then decoupage and seal then seal again. Paint the hardware or buy new. The paints and supplies add up. Let alone the several hours they put into them. I purchased a desk for 40.00. It took about 8 hours just to take off all hardware and clean every nook and crannies. Sand it and fix any imperfections. Then the prime and a few coats of paint. Lined the drawers and did dixibelle furniture transfers. Cleaned the pull handles and bought the perfect color of paint for them. I put 4 days into that peice and about 60.00 into it. I didnt do the back because it was made to go against the wall. So i put about 16 hours into it and spent 100 total. Needed new legs too. I listed it for 300.00. So id make 12.00 per hour if it sells. Its oak and real nice. I get lowball offers on fb market for 150. I dont do all that work for 50 dollars. Ill burn it in my backyard firepit before i give it away like that.

[@chandarussell]

You are so right.

[@patticriss2238]

@@stbam1965amen. Folks like to be negative. About silly things.

[@RosalieFunk]

Beautiful job!

[@jezackr3500]

Seeing some "cheap" laminate pieces get a makeover warms my heart. So many people are so snobbish about the "real wood" and scoff at laminate - when these piece usually have so much use in them once the outside gets refreshed:)

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

All I care about my furniture is that it stays together. And mdf/particle board pieces, they don't like to do that.

[@andyandbee]

I love your work! I find it truly beautiful and heartwarming that you no longer sell, and give back to your community. Such an amazing woman ❤️

[@nmp6338]

You are very articulate and your instructions were very clear and concise. I have learned a lot from your great refinishing tips. Your furniture transformations are always lovely and completely finished. You never cut corners and take care of every little detail.

[@melodiedudgeon7149]

I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos and how informative you make them, I learn so much that is helpful.

[@mariofernandez9026]

You’re one of the best. BTW, the easiest way to sand those legs is to chuck it up in your drill and just spin it in your hand with the sandpaper or the medium of your choice. It’s just as fast as if it were in a lathe. Thank for the leg clamping tip.

[@wmhfv992]

That is such a good tip, thank you!! I have so many legs I need to sand eventually.

[@theresamc8515]

Oh my!! I am in love with that blue and wood tone combo! The style transformation is amazing. 😍 A little tip for particle board screw hole repair (especially when moving isn't an option) - use a tiny brush and coat the inside of hole with wood glue, dip wood toothpicks into wood glue and insert into hole until it is filled snugly but not too tightly. Snip toothpicks off even with the surface and let glue dry at least 12 hours, 24 is preferable. Drill a small pilot hole before reinstalling screws. A sawdust and wood glue paste mixture works even better. Again, I LOVE this piece. I haven't watched ALL your videos, but I've watched a LOT and I think this has been my favorite transformation.

[@TheDreamingWigwamCompany]

Thanks for the tip on the screw hole repair! I will definitely be using this 🎉

[@Cinephile-gy6fb]

Thanks!!! Pro tip!

[@karenokeane6461]

I love your tutorials so much! And quite true how particle board pieces are 'hard sells' at thrift stores. Your MCM vibe refurb really turned out beautifully, :)

[@nualakirk9857]

Your attention to detail is second to none. Yet another beautiful transformation.

[@suetraviss8888]

I love the colour you chose 😊

[@trudyeby464]

Fabulous! Your wood additions take it over the top!

[@lindar4648]

You really have a great imagination. I would never think up such great designs.

[@ellem8997]

Love this! Was thinking of replacing my dingy laminated particle board en suite vanity but not now!. With a good sanding, paint inside and out, new legs and top...I'll have a beautiful vanity at a fraction of the cost of a new one plus keep it out of the landfill. Thank you!

[@laurelarmstrong4535]

Thank you. I have passed up some laminate furniture thinking it couldn’t look good. I have family going to college soon and needing basic furniture. This gives me more options 👍

[@4everyoung24]

All your projects, simple or elaborate, have class.

[@maryruther1842]

I just love your attitude! I actually began crying, because I get so frustrated by trying to get started ~ you are refreshing, encouraging, and a brilliant restorer ~ thanks so much. This piece encourages me to try w navy. We never know how far sharing our example can go…..

[@donnachazanov4641]

Excellent pointers at every stage. Really helpful!

[@pamboone6921]

Hi Katie, Wow it turned out so pretty!! A very good video like always ❤️ God Bless sweet friend.

[@briemills9209]

Great job, Katie! I love this.

[@patriciamoore3166]

I love your ability to look beyond what is there and re-imagine a new look! Lovely!!

[@diannahartin8394]

Your project turned out beautiful

[@ChaseWulff]

The wood accents really make the piece!

[@my_flippin_journey]

*Paint is so magical ...*

[@litrealred6840]

Thanks! I going to keep this one, I got passed down dresser, I was going to dump it, I going to paint it 🤗

[@ariannaschafer3326]

I love watching you and learning from you. Absolutely beautiful!

[@mariabeneteau5241]

I eagerly wait for my Saturday morning show!!!

[@joannawalsh6997]

OMIGODDDDD Lady....you are SO creative !! Love this transformation ! ❤

[@jennlizzy2019]

Great result...as per usual for you. 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 Thank you

[@juliehemmingsson7028]

I live in Oklahoma and I'm always so bummed because I want all your pieces 😂😂 You do such a great job.

[@SugarBeeFarm]

Please don’t ever stop sharing your knowledge and eye for detail with us Thanks for being you 💕✌️

[@sandyleet1]

I found you because Christina raved about you. Wonderful information. I just bought a bedside table from marketplace that turned out to be laminate- I was so disappointed. A dog I was fostering pulled a piece off, I almost threw it away I wanted the add the slats too. Good call to glue them. So much information that I didn’t know This video makes me feel better.

[@lyndapalecek8952]

The wood detail on the door really pulled the piece together. It turned out beautifully (once again!). The piece is no longer a hard sell.

[@MrsDellamar]

You are absolutely brilliant!

[@kozykitten4050]

Adding the Wood Strip Details in my opinion gave the piece an added WOW factor, like Earrings with a Dress. Wonderful Work 👍👍

[@angaleehatch706]

Looks amazing!!!

[@mirandamom1346]

Carrying the leg color up onto the body with the decorative strips was a great call.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

Thank you. I am going to redo my kitchen cabinet doors and they are this type of wood construction. Due to your comment about the breakdown of the wood if you remove hardware it makes it a little more challenging, but I am determined to give my galley kitchen an update from those 70's cabinets.

[@jode7767]

Wow! Very nice! Thank you for sharing your knowledge of how to refurb faux wood, and the tips about what you like and do not like about paints and finishes.

[@CarmenCosta6570]

I loved the explanation that you gave about the diference between all the kinds of wood, thank you so much Katie. What a beautiful peace you made!

[@kimberlytuero2001]

This is fantastic! I have several old laminate/particle board pieces - bedroom furniture, desk, entertainment center, bookshelves, end tables - that I don't want to trash, but that really need new life. I searched, hoping to find something that would show me it's possible to refinish them, and your video is PERFECT! Thank you!

[@emmavik-fredriksson640]

This is so gorgeous! Love how you transformed this one. And you're such a good educator and great at encouraging others to follow your lead. Love it. I've been binge watching your older videos, even if I've seen everyone before, I love your videos😁👍👍. Together with Angie at transcend furniture gallery, your my favourite KZbinr. It must be the Canadian touch😁. Love from Sweden!

[@ericamar1241]

Beautiful makeover. Such inspiration

[@lilbfly02]

We need a collab with Angie! You’re my two favorite channels to watch. Please collab with Angie! 😍 She’s mentioned you in her videos and how much she’d love a collab! 😊

[@cecedubois5147]

Wow, amazing transformation!!

[@annmurphy883]

Always great Katie! Also, this was an especially informational video full of tips - so many it would be hard to list them all! Thank you.

[@nataliatsukanova1714]

Thank you so much for video on the laminate furniture ! I have 2 night stands that someone gave me for $5 . I didn’t know what to do with them since they are laminate! You really inspired me! It’s so great to learn from you! Thank you so much ❤

[@JosephBarrett-j5n]

Katie you are absolutely amazing! Love your videos!

[@debr4613]

You are so clever! Looks fantastic 😍

[@captm9025]

Hello Katie, a quick tip for refilling screw holes. Stuff toothpicks into the hole and squeeze in some wood glue. Once dry, trim off excess and sand to level.

[@THEHOTHRLADY]

Amazing furniture flip as always.

[@angelanapier4248]

I love that cabinet and the color, actually everything you did to it, it’s beautiful.

[@janetk7196]

Love this! I like the hinges better painted as they aren't as noticible if they were black.

[@aleiorgu]

Absolutely LOVE this transformation! I have done a few of these for myself (as a hobby, I don't flip) and you are right, there is absolutely no need for them to end up in the trash! I love the color you picked and the wood accents are perfect! not to mention the legs

[@johnsmith-ik4xp]

I own a mechanic shop and I have also owned a body shop. 3M double-sided tape is some of the most stickiest stuff you will ever use. You should try it! I think you will fall in love with it for things like door handles and trim. Just make sure it's in the exact spot that you want it to be when you stick it down or you could destroy the wood pulling it back off. It sticks that well especially if you press on it. I hope it works well for you. Good luck with all your projects I wish you well!!!!!!!

[@deborahmatatall]

This is really nice. It’s sleek and clean and modern. It’s a beautiful makeover, Katie. I love the addition of the legs and slats on the door.🌸

[@selenap7339]

Brava. This looks awesome. Thank you for the information and tips

[@lynnhunter8367]

Absolutely beautiful, colour and style! ❤

[@-gina1114]

I am so grateful for your video, Katie. I learned a lot. Thank you so much!!!

[@boarthefighter]

Just picked up a small cabinet that I thought was all natural wood (I'm new to this lol) and turns out it was mostly particle board with a veneer. This video is super helpful!

[@greenjeanbrown]

The stained wood strips and new feet add such a nice touch to the piece. Certainly it has a MCM vibe. Thank you for posting this video!

[@TJF4CrewChief]

Just a hint I picked up years ago when dealing with any door hinge screw pocket. Toothpicks with the pointy ends snapped off, are the perfect hole filler when dealing with reinstalling hardware. Just don't over-stuff the hole with too much material on particle type boards, owing to risk of unwanted expansion.

[@sueayers7065]

Love the blue color on this laminate cabinet!! Your black, white, and beige colors all look good, but I like the pop of a different shade at times.

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

Bravo! One more tutorial in the can and one more piece of furniture saved from the trash heap. Pulling out the box-o-parts is a great reminder all on it's own about saving things for use in the future. :-)

[@jeanulness9708]

Another great job!

[@TheDreamingWigwamCompany]

What an amazing transformation; you’ve made this boring old piece elegant and into something I’m sure anyone would be proud to display in their home. Thank you for the great tips along the way, and not spinning your camera too fast and missing steps… as a newbie, learning as much as I can, this really helps the learning process 😊

[@laurentolbert7]

Love the lil screwdriver tool

[@trinidad2450]

Katie, you said the magic word, “beautiful.” That would convince me to look at an ugly duckling and picture a swan. ❤

[@eileenball39]

This is now a very useful piece of furniture, thank you for saving it for someone who will use it.

[@judybesse4058]

Katie-you are so talented...love it as always!!!!!

[@kidherder]

Ms Scott, I really liked your video. I had just watched a video about refurbishing a laminated piece. The host reminded us that not everyone can afford expensive furniture; even used. I did a search on refurbishing cheap furniture and found you. When you mentioned Angie of Transcend Furniture Gallery I knew I was in the right place. I thought you were going to just slap a coat of paint on it. I was so wrong. I was impressed with your idea of adding the wood slats. It really brings the legs together with the top. I'm not a fan of painted furniture but the color you chose and the slat and leg treatment made this griffin unique and fine.

[@angiesmith9181]

Gorgeous ❤ So glad you decided to add the stained wood strips to the door I think it really gave it a beautiful makeover

[@INfectiOUSfreak]

It turned out great! What a transformation! I would love to have that beauty in my flat.🤩Thank you for giving it a new chance.

[@Grandadflipsfurniture]

Looks great Katie. I really like the wood on the doors matching the legs - great choice.

[@kristyjones7657]

Wow! This was a nice thing to learn about! It gives me more options when I decide to buy some pieces!🎉😎👍🏼

[@Lia2222]

Beautiful color choice!!!

[@vivianbunch1963]

You are very talented and a good educator. Your organization is admirable! That cabinet turned out beautifully. I think your first idea for using all the wood strips was the best. I think you should add the rest👍

[@sherrierichard2848]

You have all the woodworking equipment to make your re-purposed furniture! Lucky girl. Beautiful job on this piece.

[@galebecker3487]

Hi Katie, I always learn so much from you, your work inspires me. You really turn out the most beautiful pieces thank you. Gale🙏

[@pennyrickard948]

Beautiful!

[@cindybunker4918]

Katie, thanks for all the tips and tricks. Beautiful result!

[@dianadollar758]

Katie, you’re still my favorite go-to girl 🎨 🛋 👩🏻‍🎨 Sending ❤ from central NC!

[@saffloweroyl3663]

I just spent $60 on Fusion paint samples. What an incredible assortment of complex, compelling colors.

[@designabeej]

Looks really good 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kitfranzman4860]

Thanks for the CLR tip. I've used vinegar in the past, not so good. Your pieces turn out so beautiful. Love your work

[@maryannfoegen1709]

I liked your clamp tip for legs. I usually push the screws thru a box. As always, beautiful job.

[@teresacathey8189]

Hello Katie. Well done! Love the color. This video on Particle Board and Laminate is very informational. Thank you for sharing,🤗🤗🤗

[@sandiejones75]

Recent subscriber here. I watch A LOT of furniture refinishing videos but don't feel compelled to subscribe to too many. I like your style, though. You are a teacher without preaching. I've learned many things from you already so please keep it going! P. S. You mentioned Angie in this video. She was the first one I subscribed to. Love her! I'm from Atlanta, GA, U. S. but I guess I'm a Canadaphile. 😂 Thank you!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Yoooooooo Katie!!! Really, really cool!!!! I very much enjoy when you make something different out of an existing piece. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@jill552]

Ugly duckling to lovely swan. Great job. I love the way you use recycled legs and pull. Really kept the costs down.

[@elzacreatif7511]

It's true that the piece didn't need the wood strip details but adding them made it even more beautiful.

[@honeykat1]

I've just started watching... first off, hasn't your dog grown up into a beautiful girl!!?? She's so big.. but second .... I can't believe you will be able to turn this into something lovely: it looks so boring!!! Let's see what you come up with... Ooooh!!! BLUE!! I never expected that! It is a GORGEOUS colour! And wow! The whole thing turned out so dainty and elegant! It was such a lumpy chunk at the beginning! You truly have talent and vision! Another delightful and informative video. Have a lovely day, and thank you for sharing! kindest regards, k

[@KellyBrown-jg1jz]

Love the chesler blue by fusion. So pretty ❤

[@allenhume4136]

Another winner.

[@annettekimball1818]

I was a huge Kascha fan until I found you! Love your work...such talent!

[@rose5566]

Very nice! You are so clever! I love how you repurposed an ugly piece to a very nice and useful piece of furniture.

[@bfranklin1052]

Such a beautiful flip. Love the color and I always love all the information you give. Your channel is my go to!

[@rosaliefunk1629]

Great job!👍

[@RED-cy7ig]

That was quite an upgrade.

[@bethanymorgan8496]

I love it!! I just thrifted a particle board desk, it had a bunch of stuff around it and was in worse condition than I initially thought when I went back the next day to pick it up. This was so helpful, hopefully I can make it look nice again ❤

[@valeriehowden471]

My end tables are the first items to be worked on when I get the garage back this spring. Laminated surfaces, and also $5 each at the local Restore. Take care and love that blue!