Low Boy Gets a Total Face Lift
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Toni Hunton
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For some reason,I only got a picture of the back of this one,but as you can see,another dresser in plain old brown varnish.
This one had 6 drawers,3 large on one side and 3 small on the other.
I began by brushing out the entire thing as it had been stored in a barn,then set about filling in the damaged areas with some filler,let it dry then sanded it back smooth,and so I would have some place for the paint to stick.
This one had 6 drawers,3 large on one side and 3 small on the other.
I began by brushing out the entire thing as it had been stored in a barn,then set about filling in the damaged areas with some filler,let it dry then sanded it back smooth,and so I would have some place for the paint to stick.
There was also a section where the veneer was coming apart,so used some wood glue and a large clamp to hold it in place and let it set overnight while that was drying as well as the filler.
Some water damage as well.
I gave the whole thing a white base coat,then took out my Walnut stain and gave her a rub down.
The handles on this thing were really old and really gross.
After they were cut,they got a quick hand sand,and then I drilled a pilot hole on one side going about 1/4 of the way in,so that it would be easier to screw them into place.
Poor driftwood,never had a chance.
Here it is finished.
The only thing I changed after it was done,was take the second small drawer and move it up so the handle with the knot would be at the top.
I paid $5 for the dresser,used paints I had on hand that I got from the Dump store and sold it for $120 in less than 10 hours.
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The only thing I suggest is to add a wooden bead before screwing on your driftwood slices. It would make the 'knobs' more functional.
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She cut the driftwood knobs 1 inch thick. If that is not enough of a knob for someone to pull, then they could be cut thicker (1 1/2 inches, etc.). It is just a matter of preference.
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You've inspired me to tackle an old piece that needs help. Good job!
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Love the drawer pulls...are you able to easily get a hold of them to open the drawer? or are they flush against the drawer?
Hi could this be done with a dining room table....which is mostly pressboard and vaneeers?