Unpainting a Vintage Chest
This dresser was drenched in multiple layers of very, very thick paint! I think they used exterior latex house paint on it! I was absolutely SHOCKED to see what was under all that paint! I used traditional paint remover AND a heat gun to remove the paint in this complete furniture restoration.
Watch the video to see which method I found to work the best. I got this used and abused dresser at an auction for only $5. Unfortunately, I did not realize that is was so stinky until the ride home when I had to open all my car windows due to the malodorous fumes coming from my back seat! Gasp! Gasp! Fortunately, I was able to rid this abused little dresser not only of it's heavy coat of paint but also it bad odor!
I hope you enjoy the video and this AMAZING TRANSFORMATION! This one really surprised me!
Click on the link below to view then entire video showing how I restored this elm chest:
Supplies used in this video:
Varathane water base polyurethane
Krud Kutter
Mister for water
Respirator with safety glasses
Varathane Premium Wood Stain Antique WALNUT
220 grit sandpaper for orbital sander
Additional products I find helpful in flipping furniture:
Zibra grip n glide 2 inch paint brush
Gray wood contact paper (for drawer bottoms)
Beech wood contact paper (for drawer bottoms)Chair Table Leg floor protectors
Respirator with safety glasses
Respirator Replacement Cartridges
Replacement battery for Ryobi power tools
Ryobi 7 1/4 in Battery powered Miter Saw
Ryobi Electric 7 1/4 in Miter Saw
Irwin 24 inch bar clamp (I use at least 2 each time I need them)
5in Clear stretch wrap film (to protect furniture for delivery)
22 in wooden drawer slide (cut to fit)
Orange Oil to make furniture wax
Beeswax Pellets to make furniture wax
Tape & Drape plastic film with masking tape edge
1/8 in x 36 in. unfinished dowel rods
Contour Scraper from Harbor Freight
Please read all labels and follow all manufacturer safety recommendations when working with paints, stains, and other equipment and wear and use appropriate personal protection equipment. Viewers should attempt these projects at their own risk.