Painted MCM Furniture Restoration Using Temu Tools

[@FurnitureFlippa]

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[@donnabarlow9558]

I watch some of the moms who flip furniture. I appreciate the fact you really restore where they paint everything. One day gray paint will be out of style. Wood is classic and will be “in” forever.

[@mccommas2]

I strongly agree! I saw one chick just peel of some burl and THROW IT AWAY! She threw it away! It was not really damaged. Both door fronts were intact and all she had to do was reglue where it was coming up. She slapped some mud colored paint on it with no poly and called it a day.

[@kristin4840]

I cannot watch trendy paint videos !! Love restoration

[@gwydienne]

I would not have thought the beginning piece could end up looking like the after piece! That is stunning!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Glad you liked the final piece :)

[@jodidavis6595]

Jamie..I think this turned out beautiful. You sure did great on replacing the veneer. The hardware and legs and brass look stunning. I absolutely loved the stain. I love your channel and I always look forward to a post. Thank you for all you do. I know it’s time consuming to make these videos. 🇺🇸👍🏼

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate your comment 😊 videos are certainly time consuming, but having great viewers like yourself make it worth it!

[@kimcarlisle5554]

You did an amazing job. I wasn’t happy when you covered the detail on the drawers but your vision was much better than mine! It’s a lovely piece. You do wonderful work. 😁

[@KathyWarren-i1i]

This is your channel, choosing a sponsor is your business. Fantastic job you did on this project. Well done😊

[@allisonstevens7141]

Great job Jamie and a good call on the drawers. The piece has been brought back to life ❤

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks Allison! I think the new veneer was needed to truly bring this piece back. Thanks for watching :)

[@dbird1584]

She turned out beautiful.... excellent job!💯

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks D Bird :)

[@karencary3312]

I love your attention to detail!!!!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you Karen!!

[@joannwall6333]

Definitely worth saving! Turned out great!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked the final product :)

[@ricjamil3073]

Beautiful and great work.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks Ric!

[@lanae3626]

Your work is beautiful!

[@robertclark9800]

I love seeing the restoration of MCM pieces. You’re a rock star! Thx

[@Sharon-bo2se]

The poor thing almost breathed a sigh of relief. Lots of work getting under that black mess and prior oversanding. Nice save! As for who you sponsor, that is your business

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks so much :)

[@albareyes7412]

I was excited to see how this project was going to turn out 😊 I'm not worried about who sponsors you. Keep up the great job 👍

[@beckymerriner2493]

I just love watching you flip furniture oh my goodness you take trash to treasures for sure Love it keep them coming thank you so much for the knowledge that you explain some of the stuff I knew but a lot of it I didn't So thank you once again

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you so much!

[@caroltanzi29]

You did a super job of restoration. It is very nice. Carol from California

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks Carol! I appreciate the kind comment :)

[@Restorology]

That turned out great! The Temu-sourced gear seemed to do the job, I'll be curious to see how long it lasts!! Contact cement and veneer is my enemy but it works. Well done!!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks Matt!! I was surprised with the sprayer and happy with how it sprayed the poly to be honest haha but I know soon I am gonna mess up bad with contact cement and veneer lol

[@tristavalentour7575]

LOVE IT! I saw the brass piece & feet and knew it was going to be great! Excellent job! Glad you replaced the drawer veneer…that stuff looked dry & worn out. Beautiful! 🦋

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks so much! :)

[@phoenixfurniturestudio]

This looks great!! Wonderful restoration on these drawers 😍👏🤩 Honestly, it’s so easy for someone to jump on their high horse and make a judgement about sponsorships but it’s not them having to pay the bills and keep the lights on 🙄 A lot of people aren’t able to drop hundreds of dollars on tools, or don’t want to as it’s not their profession, and Temu has filled that gap in the market.

[@laineymcd4074]

Very well put.

[@markbachman292]

Looking Beautiful Color Nice. Cool! Good Job👌🏽👍🏽🙌🏽🥰

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you!

[@mccommas2]

Wasn't it? WOW!

[@MichaelAdamReale]

You did a great job restoring this piece.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you!

[@justjulee9135]

Wonderful restoration! It is so much better now!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks! Glad you like it

[@melodiedudgeon7149]

Nice job!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dianesteffen3735]

The after is so much better. Really pretty.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks Diane :)

[@jefferybrown8062]

Hell yea. Nice work man.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks Jeffery! Appreciate it!

[@RussGladden-t8o]

You are an artist. I like your videos and I learn so much from them. You clearly don't mind hard work. Thank you. I also think who sponsors you is your business.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks Russ! Much appreciated

[@patriciabrowning5741]

Turned out beautiful

[@lisalally]

You done some job making that look great again! It’s beautiful. All that hard work paid off. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@helenaneumann1872]

I like your work. You're so meticulous with the details. Above all, I think it's good that you have reveneered the furniture. It now not only looks very tasteful, but can also be seen from a professional point of view.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you very much!

[@marlenneespinoza6403]

Muy acertada la decisión de cambiar el revestimiento de los cajones. Quedó espectacular 👌 Saludos desde Valdivia al sur de Chile 🇨🇱

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you!!

[@shelleysemczuk2879]

Wow! Tremendous difference! Loved this!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks Shelley :)

[@opalsirius8484]

🤩 Fabulous! I was looking forward to see you replace veneer. Great job. I love the small knobs you used in the first drawer; I wish you'd used them in all four. I find it matches the theme of the feet and that brass bar. Of all the furniture repair/renovation/restoration channels I follow, yours is probably my favorite for your attention to detail, meticulous approach and talent for aesthetics 🥰 I suppose a piece like this that revealed it had been previously (badly - the black paint could've been a dead giveaway) renovated, it's more practical to just work as quickly as possible and get it over with, but perhaps if you find another similar project (MCM with accents like that brass bar), I was wondering if you'd consider when replacing the veneer, creating a design of your own, if the piece deserves the attention. Maybe look at some art deco or art nouveau veneer designs you can replicate? Try Mondrian art style or Japanese marquetry inspired designs. The way you work could reveal your artistic side ❤

[@arjnsdca]

You’re very skilled and talented!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you! Much appreciated :)

[@katalintorok2538]

Definitely worth saving. Good job!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you!!

[@teddie_schaefer1963]

It turned out beautiful!! Really nice job!!!!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you!! 😊

[@shawndelaney9311]

Great job! Definitely worth the work you put into it.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks so much!!

[@diamondperidot]

This is your channel and you are free to take sponsorship from whomever you please. Don’t listen to the haters. I personally like TEMU and shop with them often. Oh, I love the dresser.

[@lorrieguinn8221]

That dresser would have easily been priced at $100-$150 at any one of my local thrift stores. Great score!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks! I haven’t been thrifting as much as the prices have gone up, but every now and then there is a decent piece at the thrift store for a good price. Thanks for watching!

[@nadirschulz6701]

Beautiful your job!🌷🌷

[@rachealsmith5138]

Oh wow! Stunning!!!❤

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks Racheal :)

[@kimzimmerman2492]

AMAZING! So glad you took it back to its original look but even better! Really very nice restoration job. I always enjoy your videos you share your knowledge and why you are doing what you do, it helps so much for those of us that refinish furniture vicariously through you! 😊

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoy watching and listening to the process :)

[@emmasheppard2639]

I really love the legs with the brass rod too, looks amazing! Hello from a newbie to your channel 💜

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks! And welcome :)

[@gladyssanchez5928]

Lots of sanding and repairs to reveal a hidden beauty. Nice work! I also buy from temu and I can't complain

[@FurnitureFlippa]

@@gladyssanchez5928 thanks glad you liked it!

[@suesmith9202]

Beautiful job done

[@jeniceowen5184]

Beautiful dresser!🎉

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you! :)

[@tequeena]

Sorry I'm late 😂 another great job J! I really like this one and that brass came up lovely 👍 On a side note I feel the need to say; I don't consider it any of my business who sponsors your videos, it's my business whether I click the links or use codes. We could **all** make more conscious decisions about what we support in this world but good decisions aren't made if we're hungry. 💗🙏

[@nancyclark3049]

Nice work, man! Would never believe it’s the same piece!

[@MASI_forging]

How awesome, such a great work 👍👍

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks so much!!

[@pinkytaylor5845]

Very very pretty. Elegant. You have a good eye. ❤

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks so much!

[@nevisscot7697]

A lot of hard work but stunning .👍👍

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks!!

[@Bob-mk4cd]

Great end result. I prefer dark wood and the hardware was a find.

[@barbaraheinrich9544]

Great job. 👍

[@FurnitureFlippa]

@@barbaraheinrich9544 thanks!!

[@beckymerriner2493]

It was very much worth saving

[@dorishodge4451]

Fabulous job! Absolutely worth saving.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you!! Glad I saved it!

[@user-mf6wg9wo3y]

That is decent!! Great job! It is a pretty dresser!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you! 😊

[@jaytitus902]

That Blake left in the grain will be PERFECT for antique oak stain.

[@stephaniecarisse7132]

Great job!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks Stephanie!

[@LindaBeals-yc4pm]

What! Is that the same dresser? Beautiful, now it has life and totally worth saving.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks Linda!!

[@kentlatimer652]

I like it. Nicely done!❤

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you! :)

[@mbob67]

Best one yet, well done!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Wow thanks Mike! Much appreciated!

[@leilaazen6000]

Ficou muito legal. Parabéns para o restauradore.

[@wkjeom]

Really nice.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you!!

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Really nice work. Wow!❤️

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks so much! :)

[@frelnc]

A nice find. I'm glad to see you showing all the TEMU tools. I need some clamps and those small clamps you used to clamp the frame to the workbench look just like what I could use. That little sander seemed to work really well. I've watched a lot of flippers put on veneer, but I must say you made this look so easy. I like the outcome. The only thing I would change is the hardware on the top drawer. I think those handles are too small. I would like to see something larger that would harmonize with the ones on the other drawers.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks for watching! and I can understand that, they are a bit small!

[@patbolstad3701]

Beautiful ❤

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you! 😊

[@kristiowens5579]

As always, the wood restoration is superb. I liked the gilding wax on the bottom brass touches. Was wondering if there is a brown or black option that could be rubbed over the gold on the drawer pulls to tone them down a little bit? I’m not familiar with the product to know. You are very talented!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Yes gilding wax comes in many colors, I have some golds, silvers, and also a black one! They are great for hardware color touches. Appreciate the kind comment!

[@ЕленаКолесникова-х3г]

Просто чудесное перевоплощение.Браво.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you so much!!

[@robertgriffith9703]

That Dreaded Moment when You Realize the Veneer has Failed and It Needs to be Replaced! You did a Great Job! I do Feel that the Color is Too Dark and Makes the Piece seem a little Flat. I Think You had the right Idea with the Legs. I Think the Hardware would have looked More Compatible with a lighter Shade. Your Tutorial on Applying the Veneer was Detailed and Thoughtful! Thank You.😀😁😀😁

[@juliakathryn2582]

Fantastic, as usual.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks Julia!!

[@kathleennagwak1761]

Beautiful.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you!

[@shari5982]

Looks great! Totally worth it!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you!!

[@rachelleherron8389]

I love it it is beautiful

[@NanaGigi2025]

Stunning. Ugly duckling into a swan. Awesome job.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks so much!!

[@stephenbriskin9]

You saved it beautiful job 😮

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks so much!!

[@TinaMdot]

Is there a specific reason why you apply the new veneer perpendicular to the grain of the old veneer?

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Yes, the veneer wasn’t wide enough. The veneer sheet was only 24 inches wide, the drawers were like 30 inches wide.

[@danajetton4704]

What type of wood was the original wood? Was it Elm or was that just the black paint residue? No word expert here just curious.

[@sheilatodd7280]

Definitely worth saving

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Glad i did!

[@rebeccacrone8864]

Nice. Definitely worth it.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks so much!

[@maryfields6649]

Very nice. 👏👏👏

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you! :)

[@bonniesf6719]

Good save!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks Bonnie!

[@wandamcgiboney5141]

Again stunning

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thank you so much :)

[@renaed00bdavis86]

Did you use the 80 grit initially to get the paint off? And how many sanding pads did you have to go through before you got all the black paint off?

[@FurnitureFlippa]

I used 120 grit initially, then finished with 240 grit. I used 1 piece of sand paper per side! And 1 piece for all the drawers. The sand paper didn’t gum up at all which was great. 👍

[@renaed00bdavis86]

@@FurnitureFlippa wow OK that’s not very much sandpaper paper. I always buy my sandpaper from Temu now lol but I seem to go through a lot

[@mccommas2]

I thought the crystal knobs were snazzy with the black lacquer paint --kind of an art deco look perhaps. I think you are right that the paint was just slapped on carelessly. If it was done more professionally, it would have looked great. I have something similar, but with the drawers bare wood (just a clear coat) and the top and sides black lacquer just like yours. I bought it from a flipper. I love it. I disapprove of electric screwdrivers. Its just plain lazy, but I guess I will forgive you if it has a torque and won't strip out the screw heads. MAN that dark stain just brought that piece to life. WOW! It hid the leftover paint in the grain beautifully. I thought you were doing fine with the drawers. It was a very expensive choice to do the new veneer. I am not sure you will recap your cost. I was a bit surprised you chose to stain the drawer fronts at all after putting on new, very expensive walnut veneer. It would have been a great contrast left natural or at least just the top drawer. I feel the walnut veneer is a bit wasted with it stained so dark. If I ever do veneer, I will follow your example and fill in any groves. It would not have occurred to me that would be necessary, but I can see how it could become damaged if someone hit it just in the right spot and there was nothing behind there. As usual, you made a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Great job.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

@@mccommas2 thanks! I found without staining the veneer is just looked off and needed that extra bit of color! Thanks for watching :)

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

Well done, Flippa.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks!!

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

@@FurnitureFlippa You're very welcome. You really saved that piece.

[@frazzledhaloz3184]

Beautiful

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks!

[@mpulleyscott]

The color came out so warm and not black. It looks great.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

thank you!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

I love the nice warm color you got from the stains and polyurethane. The “new” pulls look MUCH better with the gold wax. Given how cheaply you purchased it, this should bring you a nice profit if you’re going to sell it. It’s a damned shame that the veneer on the drawers was so badly damaged. I love the carved grooves in the top and bottom drawers, but I also understand why you had to cover these disasters with new veneer.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Yes, too bad the veneer wasn't salvageable, but the new stuff should look good for quite some time! Thanks for watching!

[@kristin4840]

How come sometimes you use stripper on paint and other times scrape and other times sand? Turned out amazing btw 🎉

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Good question. A few possibilities. Sometimes I will scrape if the paint comes off easy, saves me from having to spend more money on stripper. Sometimes paint stripper doesn't work, so scraping or sanding is the only option. Sometimes sanding removes it super fast, but you need to be careful not to damage veneer. Sometimes I will just pick up my scraper and start working lol Pieces with detailed edges and grooves, its probably better to strip as it will be faster. Really comes down to if I have stripper, and if the stripper is going to work well. In the end, whatever works will get me there in a day or 2 days of work. But thanks so much, appreciate the kind comment :)

[@kristin4840]

@@FurnitureFlippa Just found your channel. Am binging. Love your work 👍Thanks for the info

[@stvnixrcks]

Aww I feel bad you went through all that work on the drawer fronts. I don't think they looked bad at all after you stained them.. just my opinion :-)

[@theresaburg5881]

Looks great. That stripper does work really well, but you need to apply it liberally (ie pour it on and spread it out with a spatula).

[@mccommas2]

Won't it drip all over the place and make a mess of the inside of the drawers and floor?

[@theresaburg5881]

@@mccommas2 It shouldn't drip inside the drawers-keep them closed while stripping the top. A bit may get on the floor, but put a tarp under the piece. The stripper is thicker, so more like putting honey on it vs water (do not eat the stripper-just in case someone thought I was suggesting it!!).

[@paulabodine5317]

Absolutely worth saving! You did an excellent restoration! NO to TEMU, I refuse to support CHINA!!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked the restoration. And I understand, I recently addressed this in another comment.

[@ritahodges254]

The only thing I would have done differently is I would have kept the lines and added them to the other 2 drawers as well. I liked the lines.

[@FurnitureFlippa]

The lines were cool! Maybe for a future project I can research how these lines are properly made to try it out!

[@ritahodges254]

@@FurnitureFlippa That would be really cool

[@marieb9926]

I'm glad you replaced the veneer. That wood grain was not that great. It turned out beautiful!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Thanks so much :)

[@helenascheele5922]

Very nice! I do like to Have some questions and to have some opinions, so don’t be mad at me. I wonder, on the drawers, why you chose to put the veneer in the horizontal direction instead of the vertical direction that it had from the beginning? I also like the carved lines ontge the drawers front. Do you think it would be possible to, not fill the lines with Puddy , and on the new veneered drawer’s fronts, feel with your finger, mark the middle and cut in the middle and fold the into the line. If it’s doable you then coul take-a marker with darker color. I know it would take much more time and effort, but do you think one could do it like this? I often think about alternatives ways to do things, so don’t take it personal. I just want to learn Thank you 😊

[@FurnitureFlippa]

I will never be mad at someone for asking me questions :) 1. I chose to put veneer horizontally because it wasn't wide enough to go vertically. The veneer sheet was only 24 inches wide, the drawer was like 30 something inches. 2. I liked the carved spots too. I believe they are a technique called scoring or grooving. Do i think what you said is possible? Hard to say.. I think the best way to achieve this with new veneer is to do what I did for the veneer and use the proper tools like a router, dremel, or a proper hand tool to make the grooves. I appreciate your questions and your interest in the project. It shows your interest in the video, and I truly appreciate it! Thanks for watching :)

[@lytham1963]

I like the way it turned out from the terrible black but I have to say I am not keen on the little pulls on the top draw I would have done the same as the other three draws sorry

[@marywhitehead1306]

Good idea for someone like me who has only one or two pieces to refinish, I really didn't want to pay big bucks for tools that I would never use again. Love how it turned out by the way.

[@dieteh]

I was pronouncing it Tee-moo until I found out it’s Teh-moo. Great that they sponsoring this video. Congratulations! Great job with the dresser!

[@FurnitureFlippa]

I realized this too hahah but it was too late lol and thanks so much! Thank you for watching :)

[@Lizpost57]

Great job, however I hate the pulls. They are art Nuevo on a mid century modern piece

[@FurnitureFlippa]

@@Lizpost57 funny they came off a piece that looks just like this one! What pulls would you have picked?

[@alymshep]

It was interesting to watch how the temu products worked. Definitely not high-end but they got the job done. I have a love-hate relationship with Temu

[@FurnitureFlippa]

I was surprised myself! They did the job!

[@kyle4578]

👍👍👍👍