What's under all this paint?

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    This week in the shop Trena repairs, strips, and refinishes an old chair with a thick layer of paint on it.
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  • @user-rc5zb9qv3z
    @user-rc5zb9qv3z Před 19 dny +54

    Not only am I impressed by the work you do, I'm also amazed at how you're able to maintain such a beautiful manicure while doing it; especially since you don't always wear gloves.

  • @Southeastgeorgiapeach
    @Southeastgeorgiapeach Před 19 dny +64

    Trena, you took a chair with “Heinz 57 varieties of wood” and worked your meticulous magic once again. Absolutely stunning!

  • @larrynelson3329
    @larrynelson3329 Před 19 dny +32

    You give that old broken down chair a new lease on life and another hundred years service. Great job as usual

  • @henrywit6147
    @henrywit6147 Před 19 dny +32

    It went from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan. The sum being greater than the individual components. I especially like this video. The background music in particular. So appropriate for the thoughtfulness put into this restoration.

  • @audrey5941
    @audrey5941 Před 19 dny +23

    I can only imagine how loved this chair has been through the years that it has been repaired, and repaired. So happy you could return it to like-new condition so it can continue to be a cherished item.

  • @jacobbwalters8133
    @jacobbwalters8133 Před 19 dny +41

    Happy Mother’s Day to the mother of furniture restoration CZcams!

  • @Nickos.G
    @Nickos.G Před 7 dny +1

    Hello . I just want to Thank you for the great videos u make showing us your amazing job and your professional skills. Im watching your videos cause make me feel closer to my dad. I lost him last year 59 y.o from cancer .He was a great carpenter an amazing technician, he teach me everything I know today . Your videos take me back some years ago watching him working on his bench. You can't believe how you make people feel by watching u. Continue the great job. The world needs talented people like u.Thank you ❤

  • @paulmcgrath552
    @paulmcgrath552 Před 19 dny +12

    What I love about your channel is that you employ some well-used, well-worn tools, containers, and surfaces to create some very clean, lovely pieces. Not a lot of flash; simply outstanding craft, technique, talent and attention to detail.

  • @chuckie5671
    @chuckie5671 Před 19 dny +9

    Ahhh the sweet gratification of turning a seemingly hopeless piece in to a thing of beauty. Nice job!

  • @martinhall1382
    @martinhall1382 Před 19 dny +14

    There again you have taken an ugly duckling and made it a beautiful swan. Great job Trena! Cheers ❤

  • @willybillie1
    @willybillie1 Před 19 dny +11

    Trina
    You are such a superb colourist- you have my complete admiration.
    Happy Mother’s Day to you! I’m lounging on the sofa watching you work your magic as my kids and partner make me brunch - heavenly!

  • @Bmf214
    @Bmf214 Před 19 dny +13

    Happy Mother’s Day! Was about to get up for breakfast but will watch this first!

  • @FranNoesse
    @FranNoesse Před 19 dny +8

    Trena, this is your golden formula for videos! Love the stripping and serious repair along with a what not to do without saying it. So perfect videography balance!

  • @lesaber251
    @lesaber251 Před 19 dny +9

    Beautiful transformation of that chair. Like night and day. And "Happy Mother's Day!"

  • @beverlybowman813
    @beverlybowman813 Před 12 dny

    Beautiful. Your chair screams “Thanks for bringing out my true beauty:”

  • @engletinaknickerbocker5380

    Originally, I tried to fix some of the items in my household. Subsequent liver damage from another cause, made me wonder if my inexpert exposure to the chemicals. However, there is a wooden furniture repair business in our town, Dekkard and Bix, where I decided to take those damaged chairs inherited from my grandfather who was a master carpenter for the Boston & Maine train. They were able to make the repairs that made the furniture stronger than the original, and restore them to the pride of their original construction. I am glad to see this carpenter protects herself from the damaging aspects of the paint removal chemicals.

  • @kathyw7143
    @kathyw7143 Před 8 dny

    Trena watching you strip the wood, I didn't think I was going to like it. I thought it was going to be that tiger looking stripe. Turns out it is beautiful. You did a good job as always.❤

  • @timtaylor1365
    @timtaylor1365 Před 12 dny

    Extraordinary original construction, deconstruction and re- construction . Amazing job - congratulations!

  • @maitajack
    @maitajack Před 19 dny +6

    Happy mother's day.❤ As usual what a great job full of very useful teaching and comments. Many thanks.😊

  • @garypollentine194
    @garypollentine194 Před 6 dny

    We sit and wonder at our past with open eyes and open mind our history past and present; we gaze in awe at our last past just to think who was that person last to use the things we restore ! and still we know not our history past yet with a smile we will always still wonder ‘

  • @marymorrison2484
    @marymorrison2484 Před 12 dny

    I feel like this is the best it has ever looked. I just love it!

  • @michaelhearn3831
    @michaelhearn3831 Před 19 dny +5

    That chair is absolutely delightful…….👍🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @danaowen9014
    @danaowen9014 Před 18 dny

    I can't believe it is the same chair, the toner really gives it a great color match. Realy love the seat cushion.

  • @fatroberto3012
    @fatroberto3012 Před 11 dny

    I've no idea why CZcams sent me here but I am so glad it did. It's reminded me that I got a similar conditioned chair as part of an auction lot (if you want it you have to take the chair!) and it has been in my loft for thirty years. I'm inspired to do something with it now, so you have saved two chairs!

  • @cobberpete1
    @cobberpete1 Před 18 dny

    If I did not know better, I would say it is a different hair. What a transformation.

  • @lonnarheaj
    @lonnarheaj Před 17 dny +1

    Trena, thank you for sharing another lovely example of your skill and artistry!!!
    I'm guessing this chair was made in the 1930's. I have discovered through my years that a lot of furniture crafted in the 1930's was made from whatever assorted wood parts and pices that were on hand, and then faux grain and various colored stains tied it all together and made it look like a piece of finer furniture. "Whatever works" is emplyed more often when times are hard, finances are limited, and resources are scarce. Furniture pieces like this chair served long and hid their secrets well. Their longevity is a testament to the original craftsmanship, regardless of the assorted materials utilized for construction. The additions of oversized screws and nails add to the chairs apparent refusal to give up.
    Vintage treasures like this once again lovely chair make me wish furniture could talk and tell us its story. ❤

  • @Lulis56
    @Lulis56 Před 19 dny +5

    It is such a pleasure watching you work your magic! Thank you!

  • @emmatonoose
    @emmatonoose Před 15 dny

    You must have a very good nail tech! Just beautiful! Thanks for doing all the hard work- My body won't let me do this work anymore, but I sure did enjoy watching this transformation!

  • @darrenhill7290
    @darrenhill7290 Před 18 dny +1

    The manufacture's or maker's use of different woods was probably why they tiger printed it.

  • @SmileCentral
    @SmileCentral Před 19 dny

    I tear up when I see the beautiful grain emerge, it's always such a surprise and so fulfilling!! You do such beautiful work, and this chair is so lucky it found you to restore it. Love it! ps - Happy Mother's Day!

  • @wynonarburgstiner4667
    @wynonarburgstiner4667 Před 14 dny

    Your blending of colors was perfect. What a beautiful chair from a mess.

  • @anniecorbin7998
    @anniecorbin7998 Před 16 dny +1

    Scrap wood chair, hence the tiger stripped finish. Great job pulling it all together.

  • @michellezamarripa9155
    @michellezamarripa9155 Před 19 dny +2

    Trena, I love how much you love doing a good job, a proper,respectful job.

  • @wintergirl3298
    @wintergirl3298 Před dnem

    You did an absolutely wonderful job

  • @167curly
    @167curly Před 12 dny

    A wonderful overhaul of that classic armchair. Congratulations. 👍

  • @jacobbwalters8133
    @jacobbwalters8133 Před 19 dny +2

    I have to say, this is one of the best restorations I have ever seen you (or anyone) do! I love the color, the beautiful elm grain peaking through, and the elegant simplicity of the whole piece. Absolutely stunning!

  • @pattylevasseur4041
    @pattylevasseur4041 Před 19 dny +3

    you KNOW THAT CHAIR IS FINALLY BREATHING AND SHOWING OFF ITS BEAUTY !!! great job trena!!!!!

  • @mlm7598
    @mlm7598 Před 17 dny +2

    Absolutely gorgeous. I love that you love returning these pieces to new again. There is some beautiful wood and history in that chair and your mother's upholstery is just fabulous. Love that your customers also want to keep old alive and make it new. Just beautiful Trena! I hope you had a beautiful Mother's Day!
    Blessings

  • @HansDelbruck53
    @HansDelbruck53 Před 18 dny

    My thumb is up, but I've got chair envy now.

  • @maggieauterman3406
    @maggieauterman3406 Před 19 dny +1

    Can't believe they painted that beautiful chair. Now it's beautiful again. Love it.

  • @mariapilar2692
    @mariapilar2692 Před dnem

    Beautiful chair, you did a great work

  • @John-pn7bh
    @John-pn7bh Před 16 dny

    That chair did turn out really nice. You still amaze me with your skills.

  • @Wes12940
    @Wes12940 Před 19 dny

    Can't believe there was such a nice chair under that dodgy paint!

  • @betsymcgovern3267
    @betsymcgovern3267 Před 13 dny

    How in the world do you keep those gorgeous nails with a job like this! ❤

  • @leighvrooman2824
    @leighvrooman2824 Před 19 dny

    I like the finger nails. Awesome chair recovery from ugly to beautiful.

  • @toomanyhobbies2011
    @toomanyhobbies2011 Před 19 dny

    "No big deal", um, OK. You did a wonderful restoration of this little "eclectic" chair.

  • @CALB2009
    @CALB2009 Před 19 dny

    @Trena~ WOW, what a fantastic restoration makeover! This little chair turned out so beautiful & sophisticated! Thanks for all the great tips & tricks you shared along the way! Cheers to you my friend! ~~Christy~~

  • @dshey6802
    @dshey6802 Před 19 dny

    Oh would I love to have that chair. It is very sophisticated. I love it's design. The tinting made all the woods work together. You're right. Who dictated that a piece of furniture has to be the same wood throughout? Nobody that's who.

  • @terryosz8458
    @terryosz8458 Před 19 dny

    Happy Mother's day all , very nice job Trena you saved that chair looks amazing stay safe and God Bless

  • @michaelblayney9873
    @michaelblayney9873 Před 19 dny

    Lol ! Your nails compliment the green of the chair! My best to you , and beautiful shop dog !❤

  • @Nobody_896
    @Nobody_896 Před 18 dny

    G'day from Australia, how are you doing Trena I'm here because I needed two things, to see your finished work and to see a very beautiful woman, thankyou for supplying both ❤

  • @memecats5698
    @memecats5698 Před 13 dny

    Beautifully restored. 😍👍🏻👍🏻🪑

  • @tammyc1276
    @tammyc1276 Před 18 dny +1

    Trena it's absolutely beautiful. Happy mother's day. I love the choice of the music for your video. Your amazing!!!

  • @nctrailcam81
    @nctrailcam81 Před 19 dny +2

    Amazing transformation! And I know you have mentioned using dowels vs plugs before, but I think this is the first time you have explained why. It makes perfect sense now. Thank you.

  • @jeniferpollonais6546
    @jeniferpollonais6546 Před 17 dny

    Absolutely amazing what you have done with that chair! It is now like a precious gem! Love it and the work is perfection as usual!

  • @MaGa-co8ug
    @MaGa-co8ug Před 18 dny

    Thank you for saving this chair from the ugly old paint. And when you removed those embedddd screws I think I heard a sigh of relief and maybe saw a hint of a smile even. In the end you teased out the best of this Frankenchair. This "new" chair makes me feel so happy. Thanks for sharing.
    8:32

  • @savagelobster
    @savagelobster Před 6 dny

    Glad to see you're wearing a respirator.

  • @Jeannie2543
    @Jeannie2543 Před 19 dny

    Thank you for this video! That chair reminds me of my late grandmother it looks like one she would have had in her home. The end color is perfect. So Thank you for the memories on this Mother's Day in the US. You do wonderful work as always. Great Job!!!

  • @terrysumter6440
    @terrysumter6440 Před 4 dny +1

    Turned out beautifully. Why people gotta mess up beautiful natural wood furniture. I made my mother a ornament 3 shelf hang on wall real natural wood. She gave it to my daughter years ago and I found out recently she painted it and hung on her wall at her house,I made this in 8th grade wood shop at school. I happened to see it one day at her house and ask her where she got it because it looked familiar,except that paint. Oh yes I'm 74 yrs old now. Kinda made me sick to see it like that..even after all this time

  • @angellas.1314
    @angellas.1314 Před 13 dny

    That is AMAZING! Saved from the landfill.

  • @richardbrobeck2384
    @richardbrobeck2384 Před 14 dny

    The chair really did turn out very nice !

  • @colette6984
    @colette6984 Před 5 dny

    I like that you truly restore.

  • @mattedwards4533
    @mattedwards4533 Před 11 dny

    Why would anyone paint something that has such beautiful wood? Nice job as always.

  • @dzymslizzy3641
    @dzymslizzy3641 Před 17 dny

    Ohmigosh! Beautiful work, as always. The way that chair looked when it came in, I might've said "take it to the dumps: it's ugly as sin!" But as usual, you did one heck of a job of turning the ugly duckling into the beautiful swan!
    BTW--I love your choice of background music; so soothing and calming. 🙂

  • @sylviaprudhomme5417
    @sylviaprudhomme5417 Před 19 dny

    You made a beautiful chair Was really sad before. Your care always shines❤❤❤❤😊

  • @denisesmelley8546
    @denisesmelley8546 Před 19 dny +1

    You always have the best music!🎵

  • @user-wd5qw2sr4d
    @user-wd5qw2sr4d Před 18 dny

    Lot's of work but well worth it in my opinion. Very satisfying.

  • @jamescole1786
    @jamescole1786 Před 19 dny

    5/12/24..another beautiful restoration of an ugly splotchy banged-up opaque pale green high back wood chair w/arms held on with exposed square nuts & rust...then (drum roll...) ...your skillful analysis & great camera work (lighting, close-ups etc) transforms this neglected 'porch dog' of a chair to a fantastic looking 'Court house' Chair...another fine 'testomony' to your talent & dedication...yup, another great job Trena! Happy Mothers Day too!👍💪🍹🌷🪴

  • @Rabblewitz
    @Rabblewitz Před 17 dny

    Always amazed how you can take something that looks like junk and turn it into something nice.

  • @franceshurt3517
    @franceshurt3517 Před 18 dny +1

    Hi Trena, if I hadn't seen it I wouldn't have believed it was the same chair, brilliant as always thanks to you and your mum, cheers!!🥰😘💕👍👍👍

  • @mikebarnett9475
    @mikebarnett9475 Před 18 dny

    What a wonderful transformation. As I have always felt, you are amazingly talented.

  • @everestyeti
    @everestyeti Před 17 dny

    As per usual you've created a masterpiece out of something ready for the skip.👍

  • @anton1949
    @anton1949 Před 19 dny

    Trena the Toner genius, beautiful work as always.

  • @rogerdudra178
    @rogerdudra178 Před 19 dny

    It does look more sophisticated now.

  • @alanyoder7629
    @alanyoder7629 Před 19 dny

    Magnifique! Talent will always produce results that seem impossible and you make it look simple. Just wonderful.

  • @adrianadelpinar4960
    @adrianadelpinar4960 Před 19 dny

    Hello!!
    From Uruguay 🇺🇾
    I enjoy every video You make.
    And I learn a lot!!
    Congratulations!!
    Awesome job You did with that chair!!

  • @katherinef4291
    @katherinef4291 Před 19 dny

    Wow! What a change. It’s gorgeous! You do such nice work.

  • @user-oz3sz6vx5v
    @user-oz3sz6vx5v Před 13 dny

    What an incredible transformation. You sure know your wood. A lovely looking chair.

  • @hayestweed7143
    @hayestweed7143 Před 18 dny

    Beautifully reclaimed and very cohesive. Another banger! Thanks for sharing!

  • @RobbieSongwriter
    @RobbieSongwriter Před 17 dny

    Perfect color choice in my book🧐, and your MASTERY toning different wood pieces to "play nice" together.☺ Great job with wood plugs, too. I try VERY hard to find matching grain pieces, or if a large plug, something that can work as a stable knot or whirl. Your mom's upholstery is wizard! Most people would have trashed this chair, but your magic made it reborn (maybe better than original?). Love the results.🤗

  • @tommie5967
    @tommie5967 Před 18 dny

    Once again you have taken a poor broken down piece of furniture,who has suffered years of abuse and turned it into a beautiful and graceful grand piece . It's saying thank you,thank you,thank you.

  • @MrBarrytommy
    @MrBarrytommy Před 12 dny

    From a bridge job or fire wood to a real beauty 😊

  • @jvebarnes
    @jvebarnes Před 17 dny

    Another beautiful restoration Trena🙂🌻🧡

  • @2904Tamara
    @2904Tamara Před 19 dny

    Отличная работа!!! Браво Мастеру!!!😍😍😍

  • @ElizabethFranquiEsq
    @ElizabethFranquiEsq Před 17 dny

    Absolutely stunningly beautiful transformation. Thank you for sharing!

  • @avivat3010
    @avivat3010 Před 18 dny

    What a beautiful result! Just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing what you do with us, Trena. I see old furniture now and wonder how it would look if it were refurbished.

  • @Timhey0912
    @Timhey0912 Před 19 dny

    Love it!!! "Happy Mother's Day!! To you and your Mom too!!

  • @robertgriffin7569
    @robertgriffin7569 Před 18 dny

    Very cool old chair..
    Look's fabulous..
    ✌️❤️😁

  • @josephkerley363
    @josephkerley363 Před 19 dny

    Wow Trena, that went from a junker chair to sit in in a dirty workshop and drink coffee to a den or dining room to drink coffee in. You do really fine work and still have nice nails ... ROFL I do wish I could fine your paint stripper up here in Alaska though. thats the best stripper I've seen. Until your next vid ... keep them coming. Thanks again.

  • @barbaralevel7225
    @barbaralevel7225 Před 19 dny

    Happy Mother’s Day. Fantastic video. Amazing what can be done, and redone to furniture. Thanks

  • @bigjarn
    @bigjarn Před 19 dny

    extremely nice restore, painted boogie man to ravishing beauty wanting to be seen.!!

  • @jimmymckay73
    @jimmymckay73 Před 3 dny

    E Pluribus Unum . Fits rather nicely here.

  • @Restorology
    @Restorology Před 18 dny

    Hey there. Thanks for the tip to cut a plug rather than using dowels when filling holes. The logic of aligning the grain makes total sense. I've been doing it wrong.

  • @normanbott
    @normanbott Před 17 dny

    Looks like they used whatever wood they had and used that patterning to disguise it.
    Then you transformed it and gave it a new lease of life. And mom too with her upholstery skills.

  • @flatworm00
    @flatworm00 Před 18 dny

    Happy Mother's Day...the chair is beautiful

  • @MrVince8
    @MrVince8 Před 19 dny

    Another amazing restoration. As usual. Thank you..

  • @wiseoldfool
    @wiseoldfool Před 5 dny

    Beautiful job as always, Trena. The finished piece looks like it was always meant to look like that. Nice upholstery work Mom. What were they thinking when they painted it?

  • @garycornelisse9228
    @garycornelisse9228 Před 19 dny

    That's a great transition for that chair. Initially, I would have turned that chair into kindling. But there was much to learn watching you do this chair.

  • @cabman86
    @cabman86 Před 19 dny

    I would love some wood like this for my keepsake boxes! It's beautiful!

  • @jayjudd6518
    @jayjudd6518 Před 19 dny +1

    Congratulations well done.