Restoration of Vintage Hutch Without Stripping / DIY Jacobian Hutch Refinished

[@CuriousCalligrapher]

Wow! I learned how to repair and assist the finish on some old furniture I have without painting it!! Yeah!! I am saving this video!

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Hi Michelle, I am so glad that it was helpful. I was surprised how good it looked. Please give the video a thumbs up- that helps my channel a LOT!

[@CuriousCalligrapher]

@@FurnitureFlippingForProfit I'd already given you a thumbs up!! I hoe you can see that.

[@debehmann8791]

Loved this piece.

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thanks Deb!

[@pattio.656]

I Always look forward to your videos😍

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Glad you find them helpful. Five it a thumbs up- it helps my channel a LOT!

[@deborahschipper1520]

What a fabulous find. Great job!

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DecFirefly1210]

Beautiful piece & restoration. I do enjoy your videos, thanks.

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thank you very much!

[@christynowen4647]

It’s absolutely gorgeous❤️

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thanks Christyn!

[@debraneria4242]

Absolutely Stunning....I have an antique Jacobean cabinet much like this one and I Have found inspiration as to which direction I'd like to go with the one I Have from Your video ...thank you 🥰👍

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Wonderful!

[@kathyw7143]

It is beautiful. I can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thank you! 😊

[@artgeometrix6346]

This is exquisite. Fantastic result.

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Many thanks! Please give it a thumbs up. That tells KZbin it is of value and they then show it to more people so it helps my channel!!!

[@kellywilliams5112]

Very pretty... Restoration Bronze by Melange is a color that pairs just beautifully with dark wood tones in a two toned mix, next time your undecided on a color, and I believe Benjamin Moore has a match called Sterling Forest.

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thank you! 😊 I will look it up!

[@virginiablair2056]

Another wonderful job! 😊

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thanks!!!

[@justjen3216]

I bought one of these cabinets on offer up for $100...its in great condition. I bought it to paint black up top and stains bottom. Its so beautiful i am afraid to paint it...urs turned out lovely

[@gregariouswoodworks1270]

Im working on a piece that is from the 1860's-1890's its a nice feeling giving something new life

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Hi Gregarious- The thing I should have mentioned in the video and I did not think about it until now is the fact that you should always do a lead test on furniture this old. I DID test this one for lead and it showed no lead but I had another wardrobe that was a consignment piece that DID test POSITIVE FOR LEAD and it was not painted. It was stained with some sealer that apparently had lead in it. I gave the piece back to the owner with a full refund. I did not want to touch it or even have it in my workshop. You can buy lead testing kits on Amazon.

[@lifebeelifebee9214]

beautiful, I am in love with this piece, with your work, and clear and informative style of the videos. New sub

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thank you so much! YEAH!!!!

[@watersnake5319]

If by restoring it you mean made it eligible for the Ugly Duckling contest as the Ugly Duckling then bravo. I SUBSCRIBED because I did like the platform of this video. The steps taken, the hints for restoring, and the pace were GREAT! We just didn't have the same taste, and I apparently am a shitty person. 😔 But I di look forward to checking out your other videos and seeing the new ones coming out. Well done you! Be well.

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thanks for watching. Apparently, you are not a fan of Jacobian era furniture. I appreciate the craftsmanship although it does not go with my personal home interior design style.

[@ednaalegria8710]

You did such a wonderful job, it’s beautiful!

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thank you so much!

[@julezz690]

Beautiful work! Love the finished look!!

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thank you so much! Please give the video a thumbs up. That helps my channel a LOT!!! Thanks for watching

[@marypmarble]

So beautiful! I am restoring a similar Jacobean buffet right now, and I will try your techniques for the legs!

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Let me know how it works!

[@wendyjones249]

Love it!! ❤️ Your videos are so informative 👏 Thank you for sharing!!

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

You are so welcome! Glad you like them!!!!

[@oreobenavidez953]

If I see the finish item first it ruins the fun of seeing it repaired done your videos are very useful

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Hi Oreo- I think that is why many of us refinish furniture. The joy and personal satisfaction of seeing the final product. Glad you liked it!

[@marilyndavis5798]

I mix my own paint inspired by your formula. I mix half paint 1/4 polyurethane and 1/4 calcium carbonate in water. It seems to me that the calcium acts like gesso and I haven't needed other primer. Thank you for the education you provide.

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Good to know! I tried mixing calcium carbonate into my all -in- one paint recipe and I found that it really did not make any difference in the final quality. So, I just leave it out. I wonder how well your recipe would cover black paint or prevent bleed through?

[@marilyndavis5798]

@@FurnitureFlippingForProfit I haven't had a problem yet but I don't tend to use white or pale colors.

[@designabeej]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 What about a few gold wax highlights on the raised carved bits???

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Personally, I am not fond of gold wax. Just my personal preference. Thanks for watching.

[@sharonpaul912]

I love the custom color you came up with. And I love two-tone furniture, the color complements the wood so well! Why did you decide not to restore the inlay that was on the glass? I thought that was so pretty

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Hi Sharon. It was hopelessly damaged. It was missing so many pieces that I simply would never have been able to fix it. I knew this piece would not sell for more than $350 and chances are to replace it I would have had to pay over $100 for a replica. I would not have recovered my costs and not been able to charge more.

[@MrSaadia27]

the gel stain is the best to use on top of an existing finish I like expresso

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thanks!

[@debbieminkus2566]

I love the outcome . Wat is your recipe for chalk paint . Can you use the meimine cabinet paint ? Do you ever use that ? Thank you so much love your channel and you inspired me .

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Hi Debbie. Yes it is the recipe that I have found works best after trying many different combinations including plaster of paris etc. I do not know what Meimine cabinet paint is? I am so glad you find my channel helpful. It is a labor of love and it is always nice that others find it informative. Please give the video a thumbs up to tell KZbin that others will like it too.

[@adinaderoy-stouffer5724]

Fantastic job!! What type of wax do you like? I’m just getting started on flipping furniture and your videos are super helpful

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Hi I like to use my DIY bees wax- the recipe is on my blog and the link is in the video description. I also like and Johnson Paste Wax.

[@LindaM1976]

This came out absolutely beautiful and all your extra tips are so helpful. They say that painting a piece that is over 100 years old which is considered an antique instead of vintage devalues the peace. I guess this might be true but some of this furniture will end up in a landfill if it is not re-done. With that being said, do you think you should have just restored the paint finish on the blue part as well? I have an antique sideboard and I’ve been wanting to paint it but I was afraid of this issue. Also how can you tell how old a piece of furniture really is? Thank you so much for all of your videos.

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

I thought it would sell better if I painted it and it did sell within 5 days of posting on FBM

[@LindaM1976]

@@FurnitureFlippingForProfit Yes of course it sells better but you might want to check if it’s valuable first since it’s over 100 years old. It could be worth a lot more.

[@jeanafoster2315]

Great video, beautiful piece of furniture, but I personally didn't care the drawer remaining the wood tone. I do think you are excellent at your craft, and I mean no disrespect... Just my personal preference... I'm loving your channel... Thank you!!!

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Fair enough! I loved the wood grain and carving that would have been hidden if I painted it.

[@user-ep9lh8fl7q]

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[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

A geee thanks!!!

[@hickorygolddoc]

Really came out beautiful. I do have a question as I have a lovely old dresser that has the drop pull hardware similar to the ones on your hutch, that has a screw and the decorative nail that keeps the pull in its proper position. My issue is that there are several of those little nails that look exactly like yours that are missing. Do you know where to get replacements and what they may be called? Thank you for your very informational videos. I really enjoy watching them all!

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Hi It is not until your message that I realized that when I replaced the knobs I did NOT replace the nails. Therefore, I would say that they are not really needed. If you secure the knob tightly thenit should stay in place without the nail. It is not top heavy. THe nails are just brass nails. You can probably get them at a hardware store or big box store. I am glad you enjoy my videos. Please give it a thumbs up to help by channel.

[@hickorygolddoc]

@@FurnitureFlippingForProfit thank you! This one I think the screws and all just have gotten so they don’t stay tight. And the wee nails definitely seem to help them not loosen. I am just missing 3 of them and those are the ones I keep having them loosening on. It’s been well loved and is really in great condition with a lovely mirror. We had to tear down our old used to be a two room schoolhouse built in 1886 and it was turned into a house in the late 30’s. It was going to cost 5 to 8 times more to repair than to rebuild. So we salvaged the full dimensional clear fir floor that had actually been cut locally (willamette valley area in Oregon) and used it on an entry ceiling and for a barn door between the kitchen and the family room. We had lived in the old place for over 20 years and it took us 7 years to get to the point we could move in…. But Covid soared costs and availability of materials like paint, wood, furniture, appliances (still keeping my 1964 Monarch stove with two ovens ), etc. and we have done a lot of the work. We have been waiting since July 4, 2021 for new furniture so I started buying off fb market and some local flippers. We already had some old pieces from hubbys family who came to Oregon in covered wagons…they actually split from the Donner party, thankfully, and had a huge agriculture operation and we have a few historic pieces. Urie Samuel Alderman used to employ a ton of folks at Alderman Farms in Dayton Oregon. They have a lot of archived videos and such at Oregon State University so it’s been rewarding to pick up some old pieces. And nice to find some wonderful pieces that just have had the minor missing parts. Or just need a good cleaning and some good elbow grease to bring their beauty out. It’s been an oddly wonderful solution to furnishing our house when it’s hard and quite spendy to get new furniture …that just can’t compare to the pieces we have found. It’s also been quite helpful watching you and others who tackle all kinds of pieces with many different issues and solutions. It has helped me choose pieces wisely, ones that I can evaluate if it is a piece that I can fix if needed ..or not! So thank you for sharing all you do I totally have benefited and honestly I am happier than if I would of bought all new pieces!!! All because of a virus. Always nice to have something positive and practical in times like these! ❤️

[@richardjones8236]

I'd like to know the purchase and sale numbers on this one. I see these old hutches from time to time but am worried about the resale value.

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

I purchased this as part of a matching dining room set with the table and 6 chairs, a LARGE buffet , a small buffet and this hutch for $200. I currently have this priced at $350 on FBM. I do not know how well it will sell in my area. Antiques are not very popular here. I mainly purchased it to make videos showing it's restoration.

[@dianablocker3952]

Wait I am now here and did I hear you correctly? You make your own chalk paint!??? I am just starting out and chalk paint gets so expensive!

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Check out my video where I did a side by side test of over 20 different chalk paints (including my DIY chalk paint) you will be surprised how it measured up to the expensive name brands!

[@beverlycheek3240]

For those who like painted furniture it's nice. But, I hate to be negative but this is not "restoring" furniture. It is painting over things that need repaired and then stained etc to Restore. Just saying.

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thanks Beverly. You have to admit I DID restore the legs :-)

[@cesardefigueiredo4787]

i dont like :(

[@FurnitureFlippingForProfit]

Thanks for watching!