An Industrial Restoration of a VERY Worn Out Dresser...

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    A vintage dresser is restored and given a new rustic industrial look, featuring a restoration of antique cast iron castors.
    When I found this dresser on FB Marketplace, I noticed that it was entirely solid wood. No MDF, no particle board, all 100% solid. Whenever I run across a piece like this, my first thought is to restore it and bring out the wood hiding underneath. Since all the black stained surfaces were solid, sanding through the stain and minor scratches wouldn't be an issue. However, there were some major cracks along the top and sides. When I plan on painting, this isn't a problem since the cracks can be patched up with some Bondo and painted over to hide the damage. For a restoration, it's much more difficult to repair major damages AND hide it. My solution was to first use wood epoxy to match the wood color as much as possible, and then go with a rustic look by creating wormholes and other marks of character all around the dresser. Doing this effectively camouflaged whatever major damages that were fixed, and I love the dark accents that they created once the dark wax was applied.
    I hope you found some value in this video, and thank you for watching! :)
    - Andy
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    As a disclaimer, the above links are affiliate links, so if you make a purchase with the links provided, I receive a small commission. There's no extra charge to you, but it helps me out!
    #furnituredesign #restoration #industrial
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Komentáře • 986

  • @TuckerSP2011
    @TuckerSP2011 Před 2 lety +602

    I'm very happy that you kept it a natural finish. I'm not really crazy about the worm holes,etc'. I think that the wood had so much character on its own and had survived unblemished. I do like the castors and handles to bring it up to a steampunk aesthetic. Good work!

    • @Aleph-Noll
      @Aleph-Noll Před 2 lety +79

      yeah the damage they did for sure rubbed me the wrong way.i had to downvote honestly

    • @jules6564
      @jules6564 Před 2 lety +81

      yeah I agree. Beautiful progress but adding fake damage for a more... rustic look I guess?? Seems wasteful. Enough damaged dressers exist as is haha

    • @lavero1810
      @lavero1810 Před 2 lety +52

      @@Aleph-Noll you downvote because something's not your style? That's sad.

    • @Boomerinthewild62
      @Boomerinthewild62 Před 2 lety +36

      in a way I agree because it was sad to see intentional damage on the wood. On the other hand, it's just a different method of antiquing.

    • @Aleph-Noll
      @Aleph-Noll Před 2 lety +39

      @@lavero1810 what other reason is there to downvote?

  • @judyalameno5727
    @judyalameno5727 Před 2 lety +40

    Thank you for not playing back ground music. I like the real sounds of the work going on. Great job.

  • @MrJmreal6688
    @MrJmreal6688 Před 2 lety +2

    your channel is like meditation.

  • @judyhawkins492
    @judyhawkins492 Před 2 lety +215

    I can't decide which I love most - your clever videography or your vision & talent for transforming a piece of furniture into something grand and unique. Bravo!

  • @vbee3571
    @vbee3571 Před 2 lety +213

    Another beautiful piece lurking under years of neglect! I’m impressed not only with your skills, but with your design sense. Everything about this finished piece is just right. 🌟

  • @silkebower1977
    @silkebower1977 Před 2 lety +87

    You were right with "trust the process". It pained me to see you putting all the holes and marks on it, but it turned out great at the end. The castors are a good match with the hardware and it made it original. Great job.

  • @boa9535
    @boa9535 Před 2 lety +4

    Great casters!

  • @adrianabocanegra4795
    @adrianabocanegra4795 Před 2 lety +41

    Amazing job! It hurt me when you were creating more damage on the wood, but I understand the intention. You are a great furniture designer and you clearly had a vision. You created a wonderful piece. I can't wait for your next video

  • @hannahdeforest9148
    @hannahdeforest9148 Před rokem +45

    I wasn't sure about the wormholes at first, but you had the vision! The final product was gorgeous! I would not have guessed it was the same dresser! Beautifully done!

  • @michelbrandy261
    @michelbrandy261 Před 2 lety +7

    love love love it.😍😍😍😍😍

  • @markarnold159
    @markarnold159 Před 2 lety +2

    Wowza!!! Very cool. Like the industrial look!!!

  • @BunnyLang
    @BunnyLang Před rokem +26

    I love how you save all of your extra pieces. Beautiful restoration.

  • @ashleyosborne6239
    @ashleyosborne6239 Před 2 lety +84

    Love it!! Those castors are awesome and cleaned up beautifully. Using the WD-40, to protect from rust, is just like what I learned from my grandmother regarding caring for a cast iron skillet. They have to be “seasoned” with oil to protect from rust and keep food from sticking. If maintained properly, they’ll last for decades. Bravo, another beautiful transformation!💜

    • @ModernMakeovers
      @ModernMakeovers  Před 2 lety +13

      Thank you for sharing that :) 🙏🏻❤️

    • @amkow89
      @amkow89 Před rokem +8

      Oh god, I had to read this again to realize you didnt mean that you put wd-40 on your cast iron skillet. I was super worried 😂

  • @ryankmcgrathsr
    @ryankmcgrathsr Před rokem +14

    I really love your channel. The respect you have for the history of this furniture is unrivaled. I'm so proud of you and I don't even know you. These videos are so soothing. Thank you for what you've shared with us all.

  • @marlynrisquez-jacobs980
    @marlynrisquez-jacobs980 Před 2 lety +2

    I love this piece! Amazing

  • @jamieberry8644
    @jamieberry8644 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautifully updated!

  • @patsyshafchuk5368
    @patsyshafchuk5368 Před rokem +8

    For the videographer: I love the rust and vinegar cocktail with the sound of heavy machinery backing up as the casters were lifted out of the liquid. Fabulous!
    If I had brought this piece of furniture to you for restoration, I would have been appalled at the number of permanent changes you were making from the outset. However, having seen your previous work, I would have waited patiently for this beautiful gem to appear. You even did a great job with fake distressing! Oh my! You are such an artist! It's perfect.

  • @paulamarchbanks8540
    @paulamarchbanks8540 Před 2 lety +4

    This is gorgeous

  • @suebrown9495
    @suebrown9495 Před 2 lety +2

    Best video editing ever. Love this piece. congratulations

  • @michelerussell9044
    @michelerussell9044 Před 2 lety +2

    I love that you used wax to give it color. I Love it.

  • @AliPrieta
    @AliPrieta Před 2 lety +3

    One of the best channels on CZcams

  • @nancynewlin
    @nancynewlin Před 2 lety +9

    Perfect combination of the hardware and castors.

  • @raeanngodfrey6986
    @raeanngodfrey6986 Před 2 lety +1

    your vision for each piece you do is so so good

  • @beatamichalska6220
    @beatamichalska6220 Před rokem +1

    It looks outstanding. And you are wright - these 'wholes' give it special vibe

  • @matiasbjarnstedt6283
    @matiasbjarnstedt6283 Před 2 lety +3

    That turned out amazing :)

  • @tammyc1276
    @tammyc1276 Před rokem +3

    That turned out beautiful

  • @vintagelugs1708
    @vintagelugs1708 Před rokem +2

    Beyond up cycling. Creative at another level

  • @lauralayton3996
    @lauralayton3996 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely georgeous! Love this look.

  • @marieb9926
    @marieb9926 Před 2 lety +7

    I'm always excited when u post. You're in a league of your own.

  • @notquitechaos6705
    @notquitechaos6705 Před rokem +3

    haha love how the "battle scars" came out!

  • @sigridvanosch1990
    @sigridvanosch1990 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful, I would put this in my livingroom

  • @blackielawliss9948
    @blackielawliss9948 Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent as always!!

  • @stephanierandall94
    @stephanierandall94 Před 2 lety +3

    Gorgeous. Would make a great island

  • @lyndseybeaumont7301
    @lyndseybeaumont7301 Před 2 lety +227

    It looks fabulous and I love the wax effect on it. I’m not sold on the artificial woodworm holes mind. If it had survived that long without it my personal feeling is that it could manage without it for good. However, it doesn’t spoil it and the wheels and handles are a perfect choice to set it off. Who would have thought such an ugly duckling could turn into a beautiful swan?

    • @mellie4174
      @mellie4174 Před rokem +9

      Agreed. I wouldn't have chosen the fake distressing but that's just me.

    • @cheryl2103
      @cheryl2103 Před rokem +1

      I agree.

    • @emilydoesit8383
      @emilydoesit8383 Před rokem +1

      100% Agree with that. He is extremely talented and does a good job restoring furniture but I had to fast forward the distressing and worm holes the wood looked so beautiful and then nail holes nope can’t watch that part but in the end yes it was beautiful but could have look more beautiful in my opinion.

    • @lyndseybeaumont7301
      @lyndseybeaumont7301 Před rokem

      @@emilydoesit8383 yes totally x

  • @jaz313det
    @jaz313det Před 2 lety +2

    Very nice. Love the new look.

  • @anelize_hendrikz
    @anelize_hendrikz Před 2 lety +2

    Thats incredibly beautiful!!!!

  • @nakiahall4201
    @nakiahall4201 Před 2 lety +5

    Another beautiful piece!

  • @okaycarmina
    @okaycarmina Před 2 lety +5

    flawless yet again sir

  • @jodidavis6595
    @jodidavis6595 Před rokem +1

    You sir have vision. Very masculine and it would compliment any bachelors home. Well done 👍🏼

  • @ladylioness4065
    @ladylioness4065 Před 2 lety +2

    Great job

  • @juliebrooke6099
    @juliebrooke6099 Před 2 lety +217

    I’m surprised you had to pay as much as 70 dollars for it as it was really worn. I would have left enough overhang on the back of the top to cover the width of an average baseboard. That way you could stand it next to the wall and not risk losing small items behind it. A great makeover though.

    • @mellie4174
      @mellie4174 Před rokem +8

      Ookh Yes that would have been nice!

    • @FrogeniusW.G.
      @FrogeniusW.G. Před rokem +9

      Maybe it was 70$ bc. they already know he lives there and can make shit to gold!! 😁

    • @emmaleaorear8404
      @emmaleaorear8404 Před rokem +17

      I think $70 is quite a deal for that piece. It's really worn but it seems to be all wood and not some laminate or veneer so the quality could be higher..? I don't know for sure tho but it could be a reason

    • @royer_redos
      @royer_redos Před rokem +5

      Initially it might seem expensive but I was browsing for furniture the other day and people want ridiculous amounts of money for their old junk.

    • @FrogeniusW.G.
      @FrogeniusW.G. Před rokem +5

      @@royer_redos
      Yes. It's bc. of the personal attachement to one's personal belongings. Thus people overestimate the value of their things.
      This phenomenon even has a certain name in psychology. Sth. like "attachement theory" or so..

  • @empressche333
    @empressche333 Před 2 lety +11

    That is awesome! Probably one of my favourites. The old caster wheels and the wormholes..perfect!

  • @rudybriskar5267
    @rudybriskar5267 Před měsícem

    Absolutely love the distressed look and the industrial hardware!

  • @mauricepowers3804
    @mauricepowers3804 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely beautiful!!!

  • @doudou53d44
    @doudou53d44 Před 2 lety +3

    Masterpiece again 👍❤️

  • @adascraps
    @adascraps Před 2 lety +3

    Loved every second of this video…as always

  • @gwenm6582
    @gwenm6582 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful Job!!!! Thank you for "saving" it!!!!!!😊

  • @jameslong4283
    @jameslong4283 Před rokem +1

    You understood that this piece need character. Well done

  • @teresabell1014
    @teresabell1014 Před 2 lety +3

    That turned out great 👍

  • @ishtarbastet
    @ishtarbastet Před 2 lety +7

    You are incredibly skilled! Congratulations!

  • @debrabemis3115
    @debrabemis3115 Před 2 lety +2

    absolutely beautiful!

  • @ladyrph
    @ladyrph Před 2 lety +2

    I love how it turned out!!

  • @paulaheuser5831
    @paulaheuser5831 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you again! I love love love your work!

  • @annachung6002
    @annachung6002 Před 2 lety +3

    WoooooooW! A million dollar one of a kind piece now!! ✨✨✨

  • @therealsocialgadfly
    @therealsocialgadfly Před 2 lety +2

    You make me miss my woodshop days.

  • @msp4r
    @msp4r Před 2 lety +2

    Gods, I love it so so so much! Esp the wormholes, gives it such a bare and enduring feel. It’s so homey for my lifestyle

  • @barbaracatalano6299
    @barbaracatalano6299 Před 2 lety +8

    That turned out fabulous!!!! Great video and job!

  • @AnaAguilar999
    @AnaAguilar999 Před 2 lety +12

    I loved the result, except for the battle scars! I have to say I deeply admire all the skills you showed here, and how you brought an incredible piece back to life. The castors were such an amazing match, I love it! I want one just like that for my home ❤️

  • @janetevans2711
    @janetevans2711 Před 2 lety +2

    Fantastic piece as always xxx

  • @number1beastielover
    @number1beastielover Před 2 lety +1

    I'm speechless. This is beyond gorgeous.

  • @cc3mathews
    @cc3mathews Před 2 lety +5

    Great transformation! It's a more gorgeous piece now!

  • @elisacampos9807
    @elisacampos9807 Před 2 lety +3

    You don't know that but your videos helps me a lot when I'm anxious, thank you so much 🥺🙏

  • @jeribondarcuri7884
    @jeribondarcuri7884 Před rokem +1

    This may be my favorite so far, love it!

  • @cgbannister1
    @cgbannister1 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job. So modern in its “industrialness”!

  • @justjulee9135
    @justjulee9135 Před rokem +4

    This turned out incredibly well! You are definitely one of the best furniture restorers that I've ever watched!

  • @KevinHegmann
    @KevinHegmann Před 2 lety +3

    You have such good taste

  • @loraineleuschke4186
    @loraineleuschke4186 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the look of this piece. It is fashionable and elegant. You are good.

  • @loriwhite2969
    @loriwhite2969 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow. Fabulous transformation. Love this. ❤️

  • @celine5506
    @celine5506 Před 2 lety +4

    Absolutely gorgeous. Classy and timeless. WOW!

  • @rocketqueen232
    @rocketqueen232 Před 2 lety +17

    That does look amazing. I was a bit worried when you started distressing the surface, but it ended up great!

  • @janetbuckley9993
    @janetbuckley9993 Před 2 lety +2

    Absolutely stunning

  • @MarzNet256
    @MarzNet256 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow. That looks fantastic.

  • @keanteewalker2515
    @keanteewalker2515 Před 2 lety +11

    ONE OF MY FAV furniture makeovers so far. You are extremely skilled and have got fabulous taste! 😘

  • @IngridHastings
    @IngridHastings Před rokem +8

    This is GORGEOUS. I love the natural look and the small industrial touches of the handles and wheels. It's wonderful - well done!

  • @derekcolvin9944
    @derekcolvin9944 Před 2 lety +2

    The best furniture is the piece you put elbow grease into.
    3 yrs ago I bought a big tv and converted a six drawer dresser into a media center with tons of storage for all the goodies.

  • @user-ct3et7jf8x
    @user-ct3et7jf8x Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for a new upload! Always a pleasure to watch!

  • @victoriawinters6573
    @victoriawinters6573 Před 2 lety +7

    Awesome job! Appreciate that you don’t add the annoying music everyone else does.

  • @KP_1843
    @KP_1843 Před 2 lety +28

    Love watching your makeovers. You're incredibly talented with your craft.

  • @liliumsg
    @liliumsg Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome, you have given me ideas for my own dresser 👍

  • @my_flippin_journey
    @my_flippin_journey Před 2 lety +2

    *Love .. Love .. Love .. Every Pc You Create*
    These Video's have to be time consuming. I am *So Appreciative* you take the time to Create Them .. ❤ .. *Thank you*

  • @karlac34
    @karlac34 Před 2 lety +7

    Gorgeous as always!

  • @rochelletarr182
    @rochelletarr182 Před 2 lety +3

    Oh wow. I so badly want this piece. It's stunning. 🌻 💕 🥰

  • @MrJubbley
    @MrJubbley Před rokem

    Genius! I loved every minute. Thank you for taking us along!

  • @vidhoard
    @vidhoard Před rokem +2

    I was skeptical about this one but I was so wrong! End result is perfection!

  • @edm2022
    @edm2022 Před 2 lety +5

    Wow. Your videos are my favorite thing on CZcams. You make things so beautiful.

  • @DS-qw1tp
    @DS-qw1tp Před 2 lety +5

    I love how it turned out!

  • @janetmartin1348
    @janetmartin1348 Před rokem +1

    Oh my stars! Love the editing, process and final result.

  • @mhfarmgirl1969
    @mhfarmgirl1969 Před 2 lety +1

    LOVE IT! My favorite piece I have seen you do!

  • @5thdimension625
    @5thdimension625 Před 2 lety +16

    Wow! Amazing skills both with the editing and the dresser. Thanks for the enjoyable video

  • @bluecurlygirl
    @bluecurlygirl Před 2 lety +7

    Wow. Such a difference. Love the castors. Love the new handles. Great job.

  • @design_with_xoliswa
    @design_with_xoliswa Před rokem +1

    I am obsessed with furniture that has wheels 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Woolooloota
    @Woolooloota Před rokem +2

    Again, this is just beautiful !!! Congrats, you are amazing !!

  • @jill552
    @jill552 Před 2 lety +4

    Very cool transformation.

  • @_chade
    @_chade Před 2 lety +3

    You never miss. I could watch your restorations all day.

  • @renees766
    @renees766 Před rokem +2

    You did such a good job.

  • @PaxPixie7
    @PaxPixie7 Před 2 lety +1

    It turned out beautifully. Great job!

  • @Smacdoug1
    @Smacdoug1 Před 2 lety +42

    Ive never seen the wax application as you did, and the nail and screw teqnique for a steampunk worn look was clever. I Really like the end result.
    Great work!

  • @rzpotts4
    @rzpotts4 Před 2 lety +6

    An amazing job and a beautiful piece ❤️.

  • @kimberlyshupe3519
    @kimberlyshupe3519 Před rokem +1

    Simple! Beautiful! I love it!

  • @travelswiththeredsuitcase5403

    Great job. Surprise ending. Love your 'silent film' dialogue.