Saving a Damaged Jacobean Buffet with Milk Paint | Shackteau Interiors | Modern Farmhouse Furniture

[@RickyWilder]

I’m happy you’re keeping this because it’s too good to let go of 😍

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you. I totally agree ❤

[@noraleestone2859]

Hi Holly. Wonderful rescue job on this beautiful piece. I'm not a big fan of dark furniture, but I can appreciate how many people would love to have this. After all your effort, I think it's great that you've decided to keep it.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

I appreciate you watching & leaving a nice comment, despite not liking dark furniture. You are very kind ❤

[@libertygiveme1987]

😀so GLAD you used the original Hardware!!!! JUST LOVELY!!!!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks!

[@catherinemckenney6317]

I have a buffet almost exactly like that, I know it's over 100 years old. I have been wanting to refinish it but was afraid to. Now because of you I'm going to take on the challenge. 😀 Thank you so much

[@randywilder2855]

Another great transformation piece. It's no wonder you want to hold on to this one. Perfection!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much ❤

[@lauradiaz-autin3178]

It's gorgeous and u should keep it as they are very hard to find. You are such an incredible artist.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that 💜

[@jill6680]

I wasn't expecting that reveal. Amazing! I love it and keeping the hardware was a 100% right decision for this piece.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much!

[@FlipItFurniture]

Holly! Wow, this was in rough shape. You made it sooo beautiful ❤️ I love it. Great job 😊

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much, Amy!!

[@toddylu6869]

The color and finish are fantastic. You did a great job!!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you very much!

[@adrianagroza83]

I love that you used salvaged parchment paper. Nice

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you! 😄

[@veronicarusso5564]

Really love how this buffet turned out. Milk paint has a mind of it's own

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much! It totally does! It's quite unpredictable.

[@clarechomyn9686]

You turned it into a beautiful piece. Thanks for saving it

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Your kindness is much appreciated ☺

[@lydiakinnaman1106]

What a beautiful peice to work on. I love the drop hardware . lovely looks like a blue u der tone. Beautiful.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much! It has a neutral undertone for sure, it's really hard to capture true colors on camera :)

[@jenniferfitzgerald1796]

So satisfying the sound effects and your calm tutorial.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Aw, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@piospisspot]

Good, concise, methodical instructions. Well done. That was very informative.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Appreciate that! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kimesch9698]

So sad that oak veneer couldn’t be saved, but you did a great job giving it new life.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you. Since I'm keeping this for myself, I would like to come back to it one day and replace the veneer on the top and stain it ❤

[@lindacarden9698]

I would keep it too…it is beautiful and your idea to paint it black and distress gave it gorgeous look.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much.

[@pamlooman8045]

Yea, that paint almost looks like ink.. I love it..cause it gets in the design elements.. thank you

[@daisyy99]

What a lot of work for such a beautiful result. Certainly keep it for yourself, you deserve it!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you very much!

[@yvonnerobertson1179]

Beautiful. I love distressed pieces and this was a winner. Maybe our almost record cold weeks are over. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Aw, thank you! I sure hope so! These cold days make it extremely difficult to work!

[@yvonnerobertson1179]

@@ChicAntiquebyHolly I don't doubt it. Raining right now but it is warmer. Try to stay dry. I'm sure the wet weather affects your work as well.

[@catcar8212]

Hi Holly, you did a great job repairing the veneer. This sure is a beauty. I've never been able to find a piece like this that wasn't already refinished. Your paint finish is perfect and honors this period piece. I hope you enjoyed the holidays and that your new year is off to a great start!🌷☃️🌷

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

You are so kind, Cath. I really appreciate your words and appreciation for my work. I hope your new year is going well too ❤

[@VintageAndPainted]

Holly this buffet is gorgeous 😍 and that milk paint 👌it’s an inspirational piece

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much, Sarah--you are so kind. That means the world. 💜💜

[@emmuhhhh]

another stunning piece! i love how you give your pieces beautiful new lives!! 🥺💗

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much!! That is always my goal 🤗

[@sandymckoy1356]

I like how it turned out. It's not what I expected but it's nice.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks!

[@jessieslay7422]

Oh wow...how geogous! Thanks for sharing !!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@terrileyda5346]

That hardware is gorgeous! Great results!

[@doddnejadfard3251]

So much better,,so glad you saved this piece

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you! Me too!

[@glencocoreacts3089]

no one: holly: "side step, right-left, to my beat"

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

HAHAHAHAHHAHA I'm glad someone caught that 😂

[@carlabass1926]

I have a whole set; buffet, table, China cabinet, and six chairs. The entire Depression Era sets sold for $98 per a newspaper ad copy I have. I am going to refinish mine leaving the tops and burled trim stained natural, painting the rest distressed with country blue with chalk paint followed by wax.

[@brucesmith8733]

You amaze me. This piece is just beautiful.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@mswoe042]

Great job. Looks awesome. I just bought some milk paint, can’t wait to try.

[@Jade_902]

What a magnificent piece! You restored this old beauty so perfectly 🤩

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Jade_902]

@John Meigs Do you see how damaged this piece was? I’d say she definitely restored it. She saved it from being thrown in a fire pit, I’d say she saved, rescued and restored it. I bet her piece did sell. Restored pieces are selling like hot cakes!

[@Jade_902]

@John Meigs dude, long replies aren’t necessary or even read.

[@Jade_902]

@John Meigs John, it’s very simple dear. I’m intelligent enough to know that your opinion is not worth my time.

[@hickorygolddoc]

Looks wonderful! Black milk paint and wax was a really good choice.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!

[@reginahall6063]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much!

[@MrsJax304]

2nd time I watched this. It turned out amazing. I really love this piece

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Aw thank you so much. That really means a lot to me.

[@pattyjoiner1321]

It turned out absolutely beautiful !!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much!

[@kensiblonde4203]

Love the hardware. I find it so odd when people put in modern hardware.

[@cleo1034]

Beautiful color and job!

[@curiousnook6358]

Absolutely stunning!👏👏👏

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you! 😊

[@kimberlydrake8654]

Wow what a transformation🌟 You did a beautiful job 🙌🏻 lots of work but oh so worth it! Thank you for sharing😊kim

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks so much, Kim! 😊

[@nancyespinet2811]

It’s absolutely beautiful.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much :)

[@rosaliefunk1629]

Beautiful job! It is a special piece. 👍

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you very much 😊

[@kathleenhernandez3772]

It's beautiful piece you did a fabulous job on this piece

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much!

[@fendajones2901]

CLASSIC....so pretty!!!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you :)

[@deestrange2192]

Lovely! You should be very proud.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you very much. I am very proud ❤

[@brendafarley3434]

NAILED IT!!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks, Brenda! 😄

[@sunflowersammee1994]

It turned out beautiful. I am getting reading to redo a buffet. 🤞

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much! Good luck to you! Let me know how it goes!!

[@briemills9209]

Awesome piece!

[@patpresler6708]

Beautiful, the finish is perfect

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you ☺

[@CarrieSmithOriginal]

Wow. New sub! 😍 Didn’t know if I was going to like the chippy look but the reveal was awesome! Used the “failing” finish to your great advantage here and it came out beautiful!!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

i really appreciate that, thank you ❤

[@richewilson6394]

OMG I LOVE THIS PIECE!!! Those who pasted it are idiots!!! I die for this piece!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Aw, thank you very much. You are so kind.

[@richewilson6394]

@@ChicAntiquebyHolly thanks idk what color myself would have done but I know it be a bold color, like a corral or peacock blue.

[@bonniebryant3238]

Stunning!

[@a.b.d.3974]

All your hard work turned out it's beautiful great job. Subscribed 🤗

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks so much! Glad you're here! 😊

[@danshep69]

Looks amazing, great save!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks so much!

[@babajivamdevjangra1623]

Very very beautiful and nice

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you!

[@spearageddon3279]

Wow, beautiful!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

thank you!

[@jenniferleyh4778]

Great Job!! Looks beautiful!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you! 😊

[@Ontheflipside2021]

Love the look of the buffet. I wouldn’t consider that “Severely Damaged”

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks! Agree to disagree!

[@aubreyackermann8432]

It looked structurally sound, the damage seemed cosmetic. Was there something I wasn't seeing?

[@chareast9997]

i have no experiance with milk paint. i really like how it turned out. my next piece might be finished with milk paint

[@terrigebler1321]

Such. Beautiful piece!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you very much!

[@nancymarx3512]

Gorgeous piece!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you!

[@designabeej]

So beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you :)

[@stevekane615]

Great job and that is my favorite Jam from Trader Joe’s 😂

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you! Mine too!! 😂😂

[@loriethomas169]

Yes it's beautiful

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you!

[@cookie6325]

Looks beautiful!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you!

[@laraynekayfes5329]

Love both your work & the bunnies

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much! That is so cool that you are from here too! Wow I love that you are starting this journey! Good for you! Thanks for watching my videos ❤

[@mecrat]

It’s beautiful!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you!

[@cynthiamuffoletto7480]

Beautiful!!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you!

[@glencocoreacts3089]

i am obsessed with how this turned out! i didn't know you could do intentional chipping!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much! That's what I love about milk paint! It's so unpredictable, you never know how much is going to chip off, but it always turns out beautiful.

[@stacy18]

Beautiful x

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much!

[@CopperCactusDIY]

This turned out beautiful, Holly! Wow, I'm seriously considering milk paint now. Have never tried it before but your results are stunning. A definite keeper!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much, Jen! You 100% need to try milk paint. You'll love it!

[@angelawinters6079]

I think it would be gorgeous with satin black paint!!! But it's lovely for destressed. I prefer shiny!¡

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandramarroquin3691]

I love it, how you did with the hardware? They look very nice and shine!!! Amazing!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻💕

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much! I actually left the hardware original. Just gave them a good cleaning!

[@idaniamorales6058]

Beautiful 😻

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks!!

[@ginamaria2579]

Beautiful

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you!

[@mimicope3404]

So beautiful ❤

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you! 😊

[@sabrefaez1881]

It's beautiful

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you!

[@kimberlyakers5923]

so pretty. nice job

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks, Kimberly!

[@victoriad7938]

Beautiful.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you!

[@pennyblakeley8999]

Gorgeous

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks!

[@sheliaware1183]

beautiful!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you!

[@larainejones4641]

Lovely

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks!

[@deanneparis8888]

When you use a wax finish door let your buyer know that they must re wax it? I love the chippy over the wood! I usually use a paint coat under mine. I'll have to try that, it turned out bea!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

This piece wasn't for sale, I kept it for myself :) Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@barbgalligan4885]

Its so pretty

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks!

[@manuelag2128]

Beautiful 🌹

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you 😊

[@ΕφηΒατσκαλη]

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[@annemariepallister9885]

I use an electric car polishishing mop to buff off my wax. They are not very expensive and really save your arms,

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

That is a great tip! Thank you!

[@degraham9198]

Sweet.

[@rhiannadelerres7500]

Lovely 👍🏾

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you!

[@lindastowars7346]

iIT TURNED OUT BEAUTIFUL, JUST WISH TH INSIDE WAS PAINTED BLACK

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks!

[@patriciarobinson5909]

Pretty nice!

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks!

[@andreatrepasburgess7551]

It came out beautiful, the camera shot almost makes it look like a blue tint to it . It you want a smooth finish do you add something else to the milk paint so it doesn’t chip off so easy ? The hardware is so unique

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much ! It's hard to capture the true undertone, but it does have a neutral undertone for sure. Yes, Shackteau Interiors sells a paint additive called Extra Bond that prevents the chipping if you want uniform coverage.

[@christinekakolewski3049]

Looks great, however, I'm not a fan of the distressed look. Would have like it all black without distressing.

[@juleykeramaris5438]

It's stunning! And that's saying a lot because I'm generally not a fan of dark furniture. I know nothing of milk paint (which is why I watched) I'd like to know how durable it is. Does it keep flaking?

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you keeping an open mind to something that's not your typical style! It does not keep flaking after is has been sealed. All the paint that didn't adhere to the surface was removed when I sanded the entire piece prior to sealing.

[@kayeyeager8006]

Very beautiful job! I may have to try this paint. May I ask if you have ever tried the bag-o-rags from Lowes? It's actually t-shirt material for waxing. Being a chronic pain warrior these work very well for me.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much! I used to use the precision fiber cloths from Home Depot, but I found that I had to buff a lot harder and longer and they wore out really fast so I had to use a lot of them. I'm so glad they have worked well for you and your chronic pain! I like microfiber rags, just based on personal preference!

[@aubreyackermann8432]

I admit, through most of the video I was sure it would look bad, I should have trusted the process! The ease with which you could distress the piece means that the next owner when you pass it on could easily sand and stain it too.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Always trust the process! I hope I don't ever have to pass it on! The nature of milk paint makes it easy to distress. It needs time to cure, and it wasn't cured when I was distressing, so it was easy to do. Once it's cured, it's very durable. I also sealed it with wax, so this finish is going to last very well. It won't be easy to sand off.

[@aubreyackermann8432]

@@ChicAntiquebyHolly ok, that makes more sense. I've only bought milk paint once and it didn't flake, so I wasn't exactly sure how yours worked. By passed on, I meant inherited, as it is a beautiful and sturdy piece. I'm sure it will have a long life now it's being looked after.

[@dorothybahmuller44]

Wow that's awesome. I love these buffets. Have you ever tried their white milk paint? I have the black and love it. I'm going to paint a jocobean buffet for my daughter in law and she wants it white. I've been thinking of using milk paint. Would love your feedback.

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thanks! No, this is the only color I've tried so far! White would be beautiful though! It would probably be a good idea to use clear shellac before painting to prevent any wood tannins or stains in the wood from bleeding through the paint. Does she like the chippy look, or does she want full coverage on the piece?

[@nadinehupperetz8073]

I used to use milk paint 15 years ago. I loved working with it. Your piece turned beautiful. Can I ask you where you got your wheel casters that your piece was sitting on when you were painting. I was trying to zoom I to see the brand to no avail?

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much! I got them at Harbor Freight! Here's the link: www.harborfreight.com/3-wheel-wood-dolly-68902.html

[@horseandhenassortium3453]

Hi, great job 🙂 curious though.. I've never used glue syringes. Are they one use and toss or can they be cleaned up and re-used?

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you! I've never tried to clean them, actually. I would imagine it would be pretty difficult, but I'm sure you could try. You would just need to do it right after using them so the glue it still wet.

[@kayeyeager8006]

I found these mini squeeze bottles with needles on Amazon and I pass a piece of fishing line through the needle to clean up after I use them. Thought I would share.

[@nikkibadzik3948]

I've used them, and they are cleanable. Hot soapy water pushed through the syringe soon after use.

[@thepainterlyacademy3225]

Wow, what a transformation. I'm just starting into this hobby. I've found your videos, helpful and inspirational. I was wondering how durable a wax coat is. Would you use it on a desk over chalk paint or is it better to do a clear coat top coat from dixie belle. I have an antique drexel vanity/desk to do. Just wondering what would work best for it. Thanks

[@ChicAntiquebyHolly]

Thank you so much! That's so kind. Wax is definitely durable, but it is recommended to reapply every 6-12 months, so that makes it more high-maintenance than clear coat. If it's a high traffic piece and you don't want to worry about it, you may be better using a clear coat. And you can always do an extra coat on the top for more protection. Something like a desk, I would do 2 coats on the body, and 3 coats on the top for maximum protection.