Forty-five minutes is great time! (Noticed the hose on the sander, LOL! Gotta get myself one of those Ryobi sanders) Drawer liners are so clean-looking and professional. I love that touch, too. I REALLY LOVE what you did to that dresser! OMG, that's gorgeous! I especially like Thomasville furniture from circa 1974 through the late 1980s. In the early '90s something happened and the quality deteriorated. Obviously, post Y2K, it's not made anymore. Mid-1970s, Thomasville produced very good quality, and I still look for their Chippendale-style chairs from that time frame. I can't acquire enough...just the right size, and I paint them all white to blend together. I have a huge family, a huge dining room, and better to have the vintage chairs I love than junky folding chairs. But I digress...your furniture flip is amazing. I admire your design "eye" and envy your talent. Carry on, sister, you're truly an inspiration.
Ok Refinishing Wizard, where did the gouge go? It looked deep but went away when you scraped it, amazing. I just bought some scrapers and hope it will be a time saver. I enjoy your soothing voice, and find your transformations inspiring, as well as relaxing. I realize your were going for a similar color refresh stain, but what would happen if you used a light gel stain over that darker wood?
Ha! I told you it's magic! Gel stain is my secret weapon. Scrapers are fabulous. Such kind words, thank you. I'm not sure about the light gel stain over the darker wood. I've not tried that, but I should! Thanks Heidi.
