Antique French Chest of Drawers Gets a Facelift!

1 Material
$8.95
45 Minutes
Easy
I knew when I got this piece that I didnt want to paint it. The finish was in rough & sad shape but the piece is solid & very well made.
So I picked up some Howard's Restor-A-Finish in neutral. I used steel wool to apply it and rub into the white/cloudy spots and scratches. I then buffed it out with a lint free cloth.
She's been brought back to life and the new owner is thrilled with it!
Before and After
This 1920's piece is very well made. The craftsmanship is superb!
Howard's Restor-A-Finish in neutral took all the cloudiness and removed it.
Howards Restor-A-Finish on the left and non on the right.
The wood details are to die for.
Gorgeous Inlay!
Hand carved details.
Looks brand new!
Here she is in all her original glory! Not everything needs paint!
You can get Howard's Restore-A-Finish at your local Home Depot or Lowes.


You can see my work on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RehabtoFab/
Suggested materials:
  • Howard's Restor-A-Finish   (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Howard-16-oz-Walnut-Wood-Finish-Restorer-RF4016/100199071)
Stephanie  Coon/Rehab to Fab
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  • Gayle Gayle on Jun 17, 2016
    I am doing the same thing with a piece of furniture and was wondering what you did to bring the brass hardware back to life? What did you do to clean them up? Thanks and I love the piece. I hate painting old beauties like this.
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