Refinishing a Vintage Hepplewhite Dresser Set; Repairing Water Ring Stains and Scratches on Wood

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I ran into a host of issues with this dresser set, including water ring damage and scratches, a missing drawer glide, and wood tannin bleedthrough. However, I learned so many lessons and love how the set turned out. I hope you do, too.
All products I used are linked below. Any Amazon links are affiliate links and will earn a small commission at no cost to you. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sanding and Stripping Products:
•Dewalt Orbital Sander: rivr.link/RBR-...
•Orbital Sanding discs I love (I use 80, 120, 180, and 220): rivr.link/RBR-...
•Surfprep 3x4 electric sander (this is definitely an investment😅 I purchased mine on Black Friday for 15% off if you want to wait): surfprepsandin...
•Ear Protection: rivr.link/RBR-...
•GreenEZ Stripper kit (Amazon link): rivr.link/RBR-...
-Direct seller website link: greenez.com/pr...
•Respirator: rivr.link/RBR-...
•Foam Sanding pad kit: rivr.link/RBR-...
•Small Paint Scraper: rivr.link/RBR-...
•Barkeeper’s Friend: rivr.link/RBR-...
Finishing Products:
•Melange Paints stain blocking primer: www.melangepai...
•Sherwin Williams Pro Block Primer (I did not use the overhead one, but they don't have the regular one on their site, but should in-store): www.sherwin-wi...
•Melange Paints in Turtledove Taupe: www.melangepai...
•MinWax Special Walnut: www.lowes.com/...
•MinWax Polycrylic Matte Topcoat: rivr.link/RBR-...
•Paint Filters: rivr.link/RBR-...
•Paint Sprayer: rivr.link/RBR-...
•Mohawk toner in medium brown: rivr.link/RBR-...
•Mohawk Blendal sticks: rivr.link/RBR-...
•Shellac spray (for sealing in color correction): rivr.link/RBR-...
•Howard’s Feed N Wax: rivr.link/RBR-...
•Wise Owl 2” Palm Brush: wiseowlpaint.c...
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@Heather-o7s 3 месяца назад

As someone who just started restoring furniture I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you including all the little missteps along the way-so very helpful! You are a very “real” person and that is so refreshing. I loved the family interactions as well. And the best part-the furniture is absolutely GORGEOUS!! You did an amazing job and your tenacity and perfectionism really paid off! Thank you!! 😊

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much! I love hearing this! RU-vid is where I have learned most everything I have about working on furniture, and passing that knowledge along was one of my big hopes with starting to share videos on here. I’m also hoping to keep it as real as possible bc we’re all trying our best and learning as we go. Your comment is so encouraging to me in many ways - thank you for taking the time to share that!!

@phoenixfurniturestudio 3 месяца назад

These look 😍😍 ! Furniture flipping is all about problem solving and pivoting, and you did a great job with both on this project 🤩👏😍

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you!! That is so so true!

@some-idea 3 месяца назад

Beautiful job! Your attention to detail is first class. It’s frustrating when you have to redo things, but you persevered and the quality shows. Nothing wrong with painting furniture, these aren’t priceless antiques. If you use a seal coat of shellac or lacquer before you paint, it can make it easier for the next restorer to remove it in the future if they want to. Great video 👍

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much! It surely was frustrating, but I am grateful to finally be finished and am happy with how it turned out. I appreciate you noticing and complimenting my attention to detail. It’s something I strive for. My parents taught me well there.😀

@debrarobinson-x6s 3 месяца назад

You’ve done a great job with these pieces. You learn far more from mistakes than victories, with each flip you’re gaining a lot more experience.

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you, Debra. I completely agree. While not fun, I’m thankful for what I learned from these.

@marilynyarbrough7951 3 месяца назад

I am an advocate of unpainted wood, but there is a time and place…that being said, great job on your craftsmanship and patience. Beautiful end result. Thanks for sharing your talent.

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Completely understand both sides of the spectrum, but I love both. Appreciate you watching and for the encouragement.💕

@kimzimmerman2492 3 месяца назад

Paused the video for a moment at the time when your child is wanting some attention. i am so impressed with your parenting skills, good for you in letting her/him be heard, not getting overly frustrated and just being exceptional. It’s a high tension time when recording and having kids can sometimes be a problem but you did so great and I enjoyed hearing that small little voice, so adorable. Anyway just wanted to say you get the gold star for dealing with interruptions well!

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you, Kim. That’s very kind of you. While I am far from perfect on being patient with their interruptions, I try my best to be mom first and not let this fun hobby of mine get in the way too much of that. I appreciate your encouragement.💜

@justjulee9135 2 месяца назад

So gorgeous! I'm so glad you include the mistakes and issues you have so those of us who haven't started this journey yet can learn. The end result was definitely worth your efforts!

@Restorations.by.Rachel 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Yes, hopefully others can learn from my mistakes!😅 The end result makes it worth it at least!😀

@kimzimmerman2492 3 месяца назад

What a fabulous job you did! This looks amazing and I am not a painted furniture fan by any means but this is stunning! Thank you for taking us with you through all the trials and tribulations, and more importantly solutions, so helpful to understand why techniques are used or not used and the time each piece can take. Excellent outcome they are gorgeous!

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much, Kim! I’m glad I could still win you over! This style dresser is one of my favorites. It looks stunning stained and painted. Such a classic style.

@NanaGigi2025 3 месяца назад

Love the painted bottom and stained tops on a these two pieces. Your attention to detail is superb. Have a wonderful weekend.

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you! You too!💜

@pjbarker956 Месяц назад

Love that you showed your mistakes. I make a lot. Only way to learn!

@Restorations.by.Rachel Месяц назад

@@pjbarker956 thank you! As do I.😅 I always appreciate learning from others on here and hope that my mistakes (and successes) help others, too.

@roserocks1979 3 месяца назад

They turned out beautiful.

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much, Rose!

@susanreed5490 3 месяца назад

Wow, these turned out flawless. Beautiful job and I take my hat off to you for your attention to detail - it really paid off. Some lucky person is going to have a stunning new dresser set. I'm sure they'll sell quickly, if not already. : )

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much, Susan! I literally just listed them Thursday and at a higher price point than usual ($1,500), so they may sit for a while. I’ve just listed locally but plan to also list on Etsy this week when I have time.

@danielleweston1492 3 месяца назад

Great job! I’ve done a few of these bow-front Dixie’s. So beautiful and they always sell fast.

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you! I think these may be my favorite style of dresser. So beautiful and classic.😍

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Do you share your flips anywhere? I’d love to follow you if you do.

@danielleweston1492 3 месяца назад

@@Restorations.by.RachelI’m just a hobbyist.

@DebateChick07 3 месяца назад

I just did a Dixie dresser similar to the long one. It had way worse body and top damage so I had to paint it. I love how you were able to keep the wood top!

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

The beauty about this style dresser is that I think they look beautiful stained, painted, or a combo of it. What color did you do? I’m working on one this week that will be a deep green on the body.

@DebateChick07 3 месяца назад

I did Jasper from SW. It’s a beautiful dark green!

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

@@DebateChick07I just looked it up, and it’s gorgeous!🤩

@katalintorok2538 3 месяца назад

Forget about the haters. You did a wonderful job!

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Katalin! I will!💜

@cazdough6565 3 месяца назад

worth the extra hard work, well done! they are stunning 😊

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you!😊

@Restorology 3 месяца назад

Nice project. Well done. Thanks for sharing!

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

@christhompson3655 3 месяца назад

These turned out beautiful!

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you, so glad you like them, too!

@LC-np6nh 3 месяца назад

Incredible!! Great save👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thanks, Leslie!💜💜💜

@stephaniecarisse7132 3 месяца назад

Absolutely Gorgeous!

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you!😊

@barbarameckley6095 3 месяца назад

Such a beautiful job!

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you, Barbara! I’m grateful for how it turned out.

@designabeej 3 месяца назад

Looks really beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you!😊

@apfarms8612 3 месяца назад

I think you did an awesome job on these. You also could have done a 2 toned look with a painted base and stained top and drawer fronts, but I totally love how these came out. Keep up the great work! You’ve got this girl!😊

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Aww, thank you! Funny enough, I thought of that when looking back on the footage where I was placing the drawers back into the chest of drawers and the base was just primed at that point. I’ll save that idea for another project. Thanks so much for mentioning that.🫶

@debraneria4242 3 месяца назад

Beautiful work😍😍😍

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thanks a lot, Debra! 😊

@angiesmith9181 3 месяца назад

They are stunning ❤ wow the patience you have to do all the sanding and then to paint it and have to paint it over and over again I think I would have had to walk away from it for a while. Good job 👏 for sticking with it and doing an awesome project. I would love to know how much you sold it for?

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you. This one was definitely worked on among other projects to give myself a break at times and therefore took a while. I was just so ready to have it be finished at the end that I just put my head down to finish it. I literally just finished and listed it this week. I have it listed for $1,500 bc I’ve seen sets like this well for at least that on Etsy. I just started my Etsy shop so we will see how it does. I’ve only listed it locally right now tho. I’ll keep you updated.

@thedieiscast9729 3 месяца назад

10/10 for effort. You need to get the prep right . Grain filling and then a primer like Zinsser Bin. Follow the paint manufactures re coat times and dont short them. Ex furniture refinisher /restorer. Good preparation will pay dividends.

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the tips! It was the prep that got me here, but I did follow manufacturer recoat times. Lesson learned.

@denisemariner1235 19 дней назад

Stellar work ❤

@Restorations.by.Rachel 19 дней назад

Thank you, Denise!😊

@barbararaisbeck8821 3 месяца назад

Enjoying your videos.

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

So glad to hear that, Barbara! Sure appreciate you watching.💜

@tracybroughman8796 3 месяца назад

Well done.

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much, Tracy!

@cleo1034 3 месяца назад

Beautiful! 🙂

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you! 😊

@christhompson3655 3 месяца назад

Before I prime I spray with shellac. Then after first coat of primer I will spray more shellac on bleed through spots before the final coat of primer.

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

I had not heard of this method before - thanks so much for sharing! So just clear shellac?

@christhompson3655 3 месяца назад

Yes clear shellac

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Perfect, thank you!

@melissapoole8580 3 месяца назад

Who cares if people get mad about painting. I think that is so rude and arrogant. BEAUTIFUL job! Oh and you are just like me. I can never find anything. I lose all of my stuff. LOLOL

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you, Melissa. It is crazy how mad people can get on the internet about pretty inconsequential things. I’m so glad you liked them, too.💜 And hahaha I figured someone could relate to always misplacing things. I literally just spent 5 mins looking for something I needed.🙈😂

@kimbramo5787 3 месяца назад

Sensational!!

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

Thank you, Kimbra! I always appreciate your support.💜💜💜

@brycecrousore1985 3 месяца назад

Rachel. Rachel, Rachel, Rachel.

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

I can tell you must love that I painted it.😆

@brycecrousore1985 3 месяца назад

@@Restorations.by.Rachel And, in thigh high stockings! Would love to see you restore an old guitar in one of your videos.

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

@@brycecrousore1985 ha, yeah I should’ve commented on the elephant in the room on that one. I have vascular issues and had to wear them after a procedure. It was too hot to wear pants over them….A guitar would be a fun project. I actually own one but it doesn’t need restoring. Good idea for a future project, thanks!

@brycecrousore1985 3 месяца назад

@@Restorations.by.Rachel Enough raining on a parade! You've probably watched his channel, but if not: Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration is very enjoyable, too. Thanks for all the hard work in editing these videos to share with us.

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

I actually haven’t heard of him, so I’ll check out his channel. Thanks for the suggestion! You’re so welcome! Appreciate you watching. Have a great Sunday!

@purtis99 3 месяца назад

NOOOOOOOOO....

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

I know they won’t be everyone’s preference. At least we can still both be Rangers fans!❤️💙⚾️

@purtis99 3 месяца назад

@Restorations.by.Rachel You from the area. No, it looked great and I know right now the younger crowd likes it that way

@Restorations.by.Rachel 3 месяца назад

@@purtis99yes, I’m in the DFW area era.😀 Thank you. I like a mix of both. I paint more often than not, but I also like to refinish. This one with the mahogany stain would’ve taken forever to get everything out of the nooks and crannies. I’m learning as I go. Appreciate you watching.💜

@purtis99 3 месяца назад

@@Restorations.by.Rachel Im out East of the Plex... Enjoyed watching...