Dresser Turned Media Console Fireplace
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So I paid $20 for this dresser and mirror. It was in decent shape so I figured I would sand and throw some chalk paint on it and resell for a good profit.
Painted with antique white chalk paint and stained the top.
The more I looked at the more the wheels in my mind kept on turning. I had been looking at the media fireplaces and wanted one but they were so expensive.
I cut out the middle drawers and put in a electric fireplace insert($119). I sold the mirror half of the piece for $20. I absolutely love it and it works beautifully.
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It says $40 but he took $20
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Your piece is very beautiful. You did an awesome job on it.
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Hi, I have an. Old dresser that I converted into an electric fireplace. The problem, is how did u keep the top of the dresser from getting too hot & possibly causing a fire? The heat comes out the top of the electric wall fireplace I already had & there is already a hole in the back of the dresser for wires etc. but I can’t figure out how to let the heat out of the dresser ( console ) I hope I’m making sense
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Hello. I know this is late but how did you cut into the dresser? What did you use? How did you keep the upper side drawers in place after you cut into it?
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Did you have to sand the entire piece before painting, to get the finish off?
How do I keep the fireplace from making the top to hot.