How would I refinish a waterfall bedroom set?

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The finish is all flaking off my mothers waterfall bedroom set. Should I paint or refinish with varnish etc?

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Lynda Mitchell on Jul 12, 2015
I just finished mine by painting the outside with charcoal color chalkpaint then finishing wax.I refinished the drawers to keep some wood. Looks amazing.

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Lynda Mitchell on Jul 12, 2015
The drawers are usually beautiful on these peices s I stripped them and put a clear coat of varnish.

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Funnygirl on Jul 12, 2015
Would paint it with chalk paint or spray paint and spray primer if it is going to be a light color

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Cynthia H on Jul 12, 2015
I have an old waterfall dresser that has some damage to the veneer, but, until I'm sure I can preserve the beauty of the details, I'm not refinishing it. Meanwhile, I've been gathering ideas that may help: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/bathroom/vanities/staining-wood-vanity-vintage-renew-4191103 http://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/dressers/vintage-waterfall-dresser-makeover-8951797 There's lots of great ideas here. Hope you find what you're looking for!

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Mary Heery on Jul 26, 2015
Where the veneer is coming off, you could use embossing powder , sand, paint.

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- Barb Eustaquio on Jun 25, 2020
  
  how do you use embossing powder?I've never heardthis before. I have an armoire, vanity, and dresser that need tobe redone.
  
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Johnavallance82 on Aug 18, 2022

Re-stick the veneer, or if missing use a filler if you can't get a cabinet maker to repair it for you.

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