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Sometimes you just hit the right sale at the right time as if by devine intervention, This was one of those times. I have been looking for a small armoire for ever, and it needed to fit in a room with slanted walls ~ and today was the day!!

Shari · Answer

Did you see this absolutely stunning refinishing job on a vintage vanity that over 900 HomeTalk members have commented on? http://www.hometalk.com/diy/bathroom/vanities/staining-wood-vanity-vintage-renew-4191103?all_comments=true It would take countless time and patience but your vintage piece would look beautiful stripped and redone in a darker stain like that vintage vanity!

Kathylink · Answer

First...GREAT FIND! Even better price...lucky...lucky. Second. if it were mine...on the inside I would paper. There are great wall papers available for 'problem walls', why not problem armoire floors and walls. Third...I love chalk paint and distressing. It covers so many flaws and problems. Again, you are SO lucky. Keep us informed!

Reposhture Studio - Kim · Answer

I would put a wet towel on the broken veneer and let it sit. Then once it is lifting, use a scraper to get the rest off. Sand in this order 100 grit, 150, 220, and then 320. Tackcloth in between and then stain and seal. I would try to gently remove the paint from the front and then use Restore-a-finish to give it a beautiful finish. It goes on like an oil and you let it sit overnight and then buff off the residue. It makes things look brand new! good luck and please post the finished product =-)

Swan Road Designs · Answer

What a lovely chifforobe! Check this link out to see what you have: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chifforobe. It can be a versatile piece of furniture for you and as Reposhture Studio indicated, you can address the veneer problem on the bottom relatively easily. What you might want to do is to add a thin layer of wood to strengthen the botom.

Jan B · Answer

@Amy Ogden-Paparone Sweet find! If this were mine I'd consider making into a bar. Adding a shelf to the left side would give you more storage for bottles and glassware. The drawers could hold all the odds and ends you need when hosting a get together. Another, I think, fun option would be to use it for accessories. You could hang scarves and shawls on the left hand side and use the drawers for small purses, gloves, hats, etc. Enjoy giving this piece new life.

Kathleen · Answer

I would do exactly what Kim said. You just need to remove that small piece of veneer on the floor then sand it. I would add a 0000 steel wool and another tack rag as the final steps but that's just me. I always finish with very fine steel wool.

Jeanette S · Answer

Hard to tell the age of this piece, and except for the obvious veneer problem, it looks in great shape. Before I did anything to it, I would clean it up, apply several applications of a good oil (Old English Dark would be great), get the rest of that veneer out of the bottom and use it for a while until I decided if I wanted to paint it. I love the simple lines of this and would keep it natural. With a damp wipe and a good oil rubdown, it will be stunning! You can always go back and paint it later! (In the natural, she can put it anywhere for the rest of her life!)

Nancy Jungnitsch · Answer

I like Jeannette S idea but I would use a putty knife or razor knife to remove the veneer from the bottom of the inside and line it with cedar tongue and grove on the bottom and on the shelf and drawers.

Nancy Jungnitsch · Answer

http://www.organizeit.com/tongue-and-groove-cedar-drawer-liner.asp?cmpid=gpa&gclid=CNHrzdGTucECFSpk7AodhX8AcA

Chris aka monkey · Answer

@Amy Ogden-Paparone you sure are in a pickle...as usual i think @Jeanette S hit the nail on the head do the repairs and clean her up then just wait for a while..you will then know if you want to paint or leave her as is good luck with your fantastic score xx

Jen · Answer

agreed about taking off the veneer and refinishing...did that to a pair of old speakers and they look awesome!

Liliana Wells · Answer

I like Jeanette's idea to clean it up, remove the chipped veneer, give it a good rub down, live with it for a while before you make a decision on painting. If you do, you may want to consider this method http://blog.clothandpatina.com/?p=339#more-339. This is a very ice find that you can use anywhere in the house. Good luck.

Redoux Interiors · Answer

The easiest way to peel off that veneer inside is to heat with a hair dryer, it melts the glue and you can probably get it peel off, either that, or an iron on lower temp. I like the ideas of Kim above!

Sandy · Answer

You could use fabric on the interior (like wallpaper). Glue it on and even add some padding with nailheads etc. I would leave the drawers stained though. Great find!

Julie · Answer

What a beautiful find. Congrats.

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