Painting a $40 Facebook Marketplace Cedar Chest | DIY Furniture Repair Hack

[@judyhill4876]

Thank goodness, I was having withdrawal symptoms. Just love watching your flips, from Sunny Spain.

[@alliehicks26]

a furniture store where you can take it home same day and it’s already assembled is sweet

[@TheresaMoore-i6h]

Congrats! You got this! Welcome back to flipping furniture. 😊

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

thanks! Glad to be back at it!

[@nancyanneberg403]

Glad to see my favorite couple do their best again. The shop is pretty impressive as is this comeback to flippa. Thank you both with work, photography and calm excellence and di😊xy belle

[@clairemcgrouther5166]

You need a paint trolley like Hair dressers have that fold them around when they’re dying hair. I cringe every time I see you prepping paint on other furniture. I’m worried something is going to get damaged. Love seeing you back flipping furniture the shop is a great achievement but nice to see the grassroots still there. Wish I was local to come to one of your classes, but might be a bit of a trip from Scotland😊

[@AuntieBrennie]

Tears of joy right now! Seeing the sale at the end without a lot of effort is exactly what I have been praying for! Congrats! And YES! THE BEST IS YET TO COME! THANK YOU for showing how to refurbish AND keep some of the original history of the piece… a little ding here and there… a little chip here and there… REALLY adds character to the piece and PRESERVES THE HISTORY! You are a great teacher! I recently had my circa 1880s Dry Sink/Wash Basin restored. The oak wood glows now and isn’t dead looking. The restorer kept the burn marks in the back of my piece, she kept some of the dings and dents! I seriously have been smiling so hard for the past several weeks my face hurts! You two are amazing and I’m predicting 2024 is going to be a Banner Year for you! CONGRATS! 💕 B~}🙏

[@13nbt]

OMG OMG OMG!!! That Color Match was the BEST!!! I think it is going to save me!

[@kerryclare3456]

I appreciate the beautiful effect of distressing, but, distressing distresses me. 😊 Probably because I have had that kind of furniture for 50 years- didn't mean to. Lol.

[@susanpeterson9558]

Just a suggestion, but I too an shorter in statuer woman. I had to retire this year due to back and shoulder issues. After months of rehab, I'm better now, but I am careful not to over extend myself to cause strain on myself. So i noticed that your work bench is a bit high for you. A working bench that is able to rise up or lower depending on the piece you're working on would be easier on your back and shoulders. Just a thought. ❤😊 I had a cedar just like the one you're working on. I had to sell it when I moved, but it was nice to see you redo this piece. Thank you!❤😊

[@julielong7834]

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[@l.e.bingham6643]

The chest turned out amazing, the color is beautiful. 🙏🏾🥰💖💯💫

[@sheilasheppard4851]

Your reaction to the sale is precious! Awesome, Lauren.

[@Keeponrollin0]

I'm so glad you're flipping again. The chest turned out beautiful. Congrats on the sale. 😊

[@crystalparmer841]

Remember it’s the journey not the destination! 🎉congratulations 🎈

[@tjuebele]

Ahhh....you're back with new flips. We love this.🎉❤🎉❤

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Glad to be back at it!

[@kimwashburn6500]

Beautiful! Knew it would sell quickly. I enjoyed this video.

[@christybellamy6689]

Great to see you flipping again- gorgeous chest- love that colour 👍

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Glad you like it!

[@franceswright8277]

Love it when you flip furniture!

[@lynne5893]

You are doin it! Congrats !

[@lindap9079]

I'm so happy you are back to making flipping videos. The chest is lovely,

[@birdy-numnum6321]

❤🎉 Ace job you guys!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@hollyhicks9613]

Great piece,when you do what you love it doesn’t feel like work! It’s very validating when someone buys something that you put a lot of love into.

[@likeitsgolden26]

The Hot glue mold is genius! I have a chewed molding on a piece that I am about to restore. I thought I was going to have to replace the entire molding piece. Now I can preserve more of the integrity of the original wood by using your hack! Your videos are awesome. Loving y'all's journey❤

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Glad I could help!

[@lizhoward9754]

Loved the last part wheee Newman was helping the guy carry out the trunk to the car 😊

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

He's a keeper! 🤗

[@19PaintedMermaids]

Great video..........when you go to do a mold again, spray some 'Pam' first and the glue will pop out better! Love watching the flipping videos

[@ValerieGriner]

Great idea...non-stick spray!

[@rosaliefunk1629]

You did a beautiful job on a charming piece. 👍

[@shellyb9175]

I love the color and it was a beautiful piece to work on. My only complaint is you didn't paint the back of it. 9 times out of 10 a piece like that will be against a wall. But now you are 100% restricted to do that. It doesn't seem like that much more effort to paint the whole piece. I have seen some of your other projects where the underside of a shelf isn't painted, etc. By not painting all of it; it just feels very DIY versus a professionally done makeover which is really where you are now. Just my 2 cents. I think you do great work with your suggestions and ideas and your video's are very easy to follow.

[@debbiemcallister7093]

That corner restoration is fabulous! Great job, Lauren!

[@trixie9777]

That cracked pepper does have pizazz in it so it’s not just flat black color. I love the stain color on top with it, too. Every time I see a finished piece from you my eyes do this 🤩! Congrats on everything. You work so very hard; you deserve to prosper.

[@janashe8600]

That chest is beautiful!!

[@MariaHernandez-lb8gk]

So glad to see you flipping again. The chest looked great, so happy for sale at the store. Great things are awaiting for you both.

[@marymorgan7674]

Lauren, it turned out so good. Great job as usual. You should me proud of yourself. I am proud of you.

[@jessicawells3379]

That came out so beautiful! Loved it and so glad it was a hit with your customer!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thanks so much! me too!

[@sherryware]

So happy to see you flipping furniture again, and you're doing a favorite of mine, a cedar chest. I love cedar chests, the smell, the nostalgia, and the history of them as hope chests for girls and brides. I store linens and blankets in mine with cedar wood chips for extra cedar smell. The grey one you refinished looks great. I like that it has legs, too. Very nice.

[@kimhough7753]

It looks great Lauren! 🥰🥰🥰

[@vickimontemayor3262]

I have my Lane cedar chest from 1969 that I’ll be painting in a couple of weeks. My studio isn’t finished yet so I’m not able to start til studio is completed. Am excited by your inspirations.💕💕💕💕

[@creationsfromlace6894]

Love your new store but so happy to see you flipping again! You are so creative and such an inspiration. Blessings

[@ks7343]

I love that you did this! I have a cedar chest that I’d love to refresh! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

for sure! glad you enjoyed!

[@annettabaker2862]

Thank you for letting us know about the new Dixie Belle feature that’s awesome. Great job so proud of you. Keep it up girl you got this

[@lauriesylvia985]

Congrats! Your excitement is infectious! I can’t wait to see what awaits you. The chest came out beautiful!

[@TheNigerianThrifterr]

I love it!!!! As you said, the best is yet to come!!!!

[@champagnemommy]

Great tip about tinting the clear coat! 😊

[@karenvivian2194]

I’ve had a little break from flipping too, and it feels so good to be back! Love watching you along your journey from paying off the school debt all the way through to the store opening. Congratulations to you both-so inspiring!!!

[@karenbartlett9265]

That turned out great! I love how excited you get when you do something that works. I do the same thing!

[@tychism3586]

Looks amazing! Glad to see you flipping again!!

[@ladikmk]

Just beautiful! I fell in love with the Cracked Pepper colour when you were painting all the interior doors. It really is stunning on a piece of furniture and that cedar chest turned out wonderful. Congrats!!!

[@mlm7598]

Love it, and glad you are back to redoing furniture! Yahooooooooooo

[@catherinebiermann7940]

I wondering if, to release the hot glue, rather than an oil which might be hard to get off completely to have the paint/primer still, if you used a non-stick cooking spray? Maybe that would be a lot easier to remove itself after?

[@pattio.656]

Such a Thrill to sell that Beauty from your New Store‼️ Congratulations🥳

[@JeanneKinland]

I loved that cedar chest. The color was amazing too!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

thanks!

[@lilyamezcua4047]

Absolutely love, love your work!!! Thanks for sharing

[@kathyaakananabluebird]

Turned out fantastic!

[@jorihoward7055]

Congratulations, keep up the great work

[@kimeverhart6253]

This chest is really very beautiful and light and full of life!! I hope you make a handsome profit today!! Best wishes to you! 🥰❤️😭❤️😩🤐😷

[@RitaVernoy]

That really worked! Thanks for sharing. Love seeing you back to flipping. I loved the new store content but this is where you shine😊

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

🤗

[@hollyscott7574]

Love the inspiration I get when I watch the flips you do. You are so creative!!

[@Hollybank5]

So pretty !!! I’m so happy for your new store 👍. ❤ Love seeing all your accomplishments !!!

[@vondamiller2428]

Thanks for taking the time to share your talent with us! Beautiful job!!

[@lindastowars7346]

CONGRATS ON YOUR FIRST SALE , yes the best is yet to come !

[@oreobenavidez953]

Looks stunning

[@joycemorgan6956]

So happy for you guys. This is going to be a huge success .❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@umeida]

That looks so good! What a transformation ♥ It's really a shame that you are not as transparent and write with big numbers on the screen the amount of money you got from the piece. I really loved that about your videos.

[@BetsyCRobison-sv5ml]

Great job! I have a cedar chest I have wanted to refinish. Now I have another inspiration from you. Thanks, Lauren.

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Wonderful! You got this!

[@debbiedevore3109]

I thought your excitement about you selling your first piece from your opening store, as I just open mine I got so excited it was like happy tears, and I felt what you felt, that turned out beautiful by the way, congrats!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

thank you!

[@kristyjones7657]

🎉🎉🎉🥇🏆⭐️The first of many!! Congratulations!!! And your results are always beautiful! God bless!!🙏🏼🕊️🎉💥

[@ValerieGriner]

That cedar chest was BEAUTIFUL! This was a great video...thanks!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@barbaracarragher7012]

Turned out great!! So love to see you back flipping. I missed you ❤️

[@outofthemudministry6683]

THATS SOOOOOOO COOL!!!!!!!

[@barbarataboada2556]

Wow❤. Awesome, Congrats.. awesome flip🎉

[@maryfrancesbaker289]

Thanks for a very informative video. I love the piece!

[@tracycompton7829]

That's amazing, you both totally deserve to be very proud of all that you have achieved so far, can't wait to see the next project 😊x

[@ericalavallee4625]

Beautiful. My touch would be to keep the square tops above the feet, the same wood tone as the top. Also, hand 😊sand paper distress the feet, sided, corners and perhaps lid and front top. You have a great eye. I love your videos. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindajadams8932]

Thank you for a flipping post. So much more interesting than the rehab etc.

[@jeanniesmith6766]

Fixing damaged corner use baby powder for a quick release of your mold. Beautiful Work !!

[@phelper57]

Beautiful! So happy for you!!

[@lizhoward9754]

Dixie Belle’s color lab is super. I didn’t realize you could match colors from other paints. Great tutorial!

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Yes you can! glad you enjoyed, Liz!

[@lynnetimmermann3878]

It was great to see you creating again! The piece turned out really nice.

[@dechinta]

I've been missing the flipping! Yay!

[@Timhey0912]

Wasn't sure when you started but WOW! It looked GREAT!

[@KarenBoris]

Great to see you flipping again! Question, with the older furniture, do you ever test for lead?

[@tyrizhane]

You deserve all the success Lauren! Beautiful work! I’ve enjoyed watching your videos and growth over the years, so inspiring for my journey. ❤️

[@hnycreek]

So Beautiful!!!

[@michaelamaestas4950]

nice job, great color , lookin' great , always

[@debbiehough411]

Love that color! Well done on that corner!!

[@jasmineduquette5051]

I love it! you did a great job incorporating the beautiful colour of the wood and the new colour!

[@nicolettedorfling9788]

It looks amazing!❤

[@judymills7157]

Yay, hi !! Nice to see you.

[@TinaLouise528]

Very nice job. I feel like something is missing though. I don’t know what though, lol.

[@sheilasheppard4851]

Lauren, I bought three of your wax melts. I, as well as several others with me, think it a great idea to change the labels on your amber jars. We initially thought there was no labeling. The black lettering does not show up well. Just a kind idea, not being critical. 🙃

[@paularoyer-azizi5354]

Beautiful work ❤

[@helenweiss1176]

Awesome girl!!!

[@cherylbolender697]

Girl! That is an amazing hack! Thank you.

[@greendogusa]

I could so furnish my whole house in just your store.

[@josetteschembri9777]

I'm glad to see you flipping furniture again.wish you a merry Christmas,and a happy New Year

[@jennifergreathouse7406]

I absolutely love this piece!!! This would make an amazing bench at the foot of my bed.

[@roswithakeil7619]

I' m happy to see you back and flipping furniture for a new video. This color looks gorgeous!! I wonder how you chose the best color for every piece. The only point I wanted to change is the color of the stain for the veneer on top. I prefered a color which is less orange and brighter than "tobacco". That's purely a matter of taste. ❤❤❤❤

[@DarkBayTB]

You are a very sweet person Lauren! ❤

[@joanngarza3734]

Love it!!!. You are so inspiring. Thank you.

[@maryeannkovatch5482]

You mentioned restoring/refinishing the cedar interior. Can you tell me what you do to the cedar. I have a problem with the cedar smelling like moth balls (Thank you Aunt Mary) and I've tried so many things to get the smell out. Otherwise the interior is really beautiful. Your piece is fantastic. Well done!

[@ameliareaganwright2758]

GREAT JOB!!! 👍👍👍

[@pennyhexter3475]

So happy for you

[@chandrasutton4669]

Beautiful!!!😊🎉❤