How to Strip a Vanity | Bathroom Vanity Makeover

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  • čas přidán 9. 10. 2021
  • Part one of my bathroom renovation is refinishing the vanity! Originally painted blue, I'll show you the process for stripping and sanding the vanity to bring out a beautiful wood look.
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Komentáře • 74

  • @guerralg63
    @guerralg63 Před měsícem

    Sooo helpful. I'm grateful to have found your channel. Quick to the point, yet thorough! Thank you!!

  • @DanniMunro
    @DanniMunro Před 2 lety +6

    Matte black hardware for sure. Love your videos! Thanks for inspiring and teaching us, Melissa!

  • @seashellz321
    @seashellz321 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for this great video showing some of the challenges you came up against! Looking forward to doing a similar job, with perhaps a mocha glaze and oil rubbed bronze hardware to update a southwestern home.

  • @jmca110
    @jmca110 Před 2 lety

    I love the vanity make over! I especially love the tip on how to keep wood looking natural. I was just contemplating that! I want it unfinished but I didn't want the stain sealent to discolor it. Beautiful job! Thanks for sharing!

  • @briemills9209
    @briemills9209 Před rokem

    It came out great! Looks brand new. It did make me glad I never painted my vanity but restained it instead. That was a lot of work!

  • @luxtron002
    @luxtron002 Před 2 lety

    This was so incredibly helpful! I’m in the process of doing the same thing and I wasn’t entirely sure how I was going to do it. Now I do! Thank you!

  • @CD-vx5so
    @CD-vx5so Před rokem +1

    Really like the projects you are doing here. Since you are always giving out helpful tips to others i’ve got 2 for you.
    1. They make an even smaller osc tool sanding attachment called a finger sander. It’s about 1” x2” and even better than your triangle head for small things like this, just make sure you get the correct attachment pattern for your tool. They are available on amazon.
    2. The best fix for a bad cabinet base i have found is to use 1/8 luan (veneer plywood) and cut a replacement piece to go over it. This will reinforce it and you will have a woodgrain base that looks like new. Depending on your door opening size you may have to cut it in half to install it. Just glue or brad nail it in place.

  • @jenp7302
    @jenp7302 Před 2 lety

    I appreciate the effort you took to bring the vanity back to natural wood! Natural “whitewashed” wood is very much in right now.

  • @chriscarlson2741
    @chriscarlson2741 Před 2 lety

    Matte black is my vote. We just updated all three of our bathrooms and installed matte black in two of them and they look great!

  • @doudou53d44
    @doudou53d44 Před 2 lety +1

    Yes mat black would look great on the hardware !!❤️😎😎

  • @h.collier3544
    @h.collier3544 Před 2 lety

    Another great project! You are as resourceful as you are talented. Can't wait to see the bathroom makeover.

  • @heidilynnfalk
    @heidilynnfalk Před 2 lety +4

    Awesome work, as always! Matte black hardware all the way 🖤

  • @MariaMartinez-jz6pj
    @MariaMartinez-jz6pj Před 2 měsíci

    black will look great for the handles

  • @user-zb5qj2kj5t
    @user-zb5qj2kj5t Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you so much for posting this video! This is exactly what I am working on right now and I needed this advice! :)

  • @jacobkelly4671
    @jacobkelly4671 Před 2 lety +5

    “Stripping is really not a fun job, it’s stinky and messy and can really be labor intensive” - words of wisdom from Melissa Lol, jk love the videos excellent job!

  • @richardcaton7334
    @richardcaton7334 Před 2 lety

    Great job as usual and think that the pulls would look nice with a matte black finish. Keep up the great work and videos coming.

  • @waterlooboy
    @waterlooboy Před 2 lety

    As usual Melissa you did a fine job! I really like the white wash effect. As for a recommendation for knob colors, I would definitely go with black!

  • @jessicajasper5527
    @jessicajasper5527 Před 2 lety +1

    I think that matte black pulls would be a beautiful contrast against the light natural wood!

  • @FrankDeardurff
    @FrankDeardurff Před 2 lety

    Looks great - I'd vote for the matte black.

  • @jackostergaard4624
    @jackostergaard4624 Před 2 lety +1

    Klean Strip makes a product called After Wash that is used after doing your stripping. This product is truly amazing - removes the paint residue that you literally can't see and leaves a wood surface that barely needs sanding. I can't say enough about this stuff - its amazing.

  • @jhold7553
    @jhold7553 Před 2 lety +2

    I just built all new bedroom furniture out of birch and just finished with poly. Added matt black handles and love it. Im a huge fan of the matt black against natural

    • @kendrab8997
      @kendrab8997 Před 2 lety

      Nice. I bought wood for a tall bath "pantry" cabinet and am just going to finish sand it and poly it also. The doors I will most likely stain black. (Same stain as my DIY washer/dryer pedastal by the entryway).
      The matte black hardware on the wood does sound gorgeous! I got a 2-in -1 matte black grab bar with towel bar for just outside my shower and look forward to installing it!

    • @jhold7553
      @jhold7553 Před 2 lety +1

      @@kendrab8997 i am very partial to natural tone wood. I do have a friend that is slowly turning me on to darker stains and blacks. I really just like trying to build stuff ha

  • @kevinjefferson3957
    @kevinjefferson3957 Před 2 lety

    You're incredible. You have a baby and then strip the vanity. You must take energy drinks or something. Continue to do what ever you're doing because it's working. Wishing you and you're family great health and success!

  • @novohammer6176
    @novohammer6176 Před 2 lety

    Nice redo I like a pull better than a knob also try waxing drawer glide parts they might slide better. Good job !!

  • @barbarafling3790
    @barbarafling3790 Před rokem

    I like the natural wood

  • @jrodriguezdm
    @jrodriguezdm Před 2 lety

    Great work

  • @josephpilosky4775
    @josephpilosky4775 Před 2 lety

    Very nice Stay safe flat black would look good

  • @amyparsons1692
    @amyparsons1692 Před 2 lety +3

    Matte black hardware would look great.

  • @robertgomola6819
    @robertgomola6819 Před 2 lety

    White ceramic drawer pulls will give the natural wood cabinet an old ice box look. A different look than the satin or black.

  • @windmillcancersurvivor2568

    You could research Scandinavian kitchen cabinets etc. since you have it going on and it looks fab. I think a wood design pull on the large side would be worth a look. Round, oval, square?

  • @anthonyjriz3
    @anthonyjriz3 Před 2 lety

    Gloves glasses and a proper respirator are a must with these products if you care about your health at all

  • @tophat2002
    @tophat2002 Před 2 lety

    So skillful

  • @TheOldBlackCrow
    @TheOldBlackCrow Před 2 lety

    Definitely go with black. I hear black is the new black.
    I had a similar issue with under our sink... I just cut a ¼" plywood sheet and brad nailed it on top of the old one.

  • @makapalatrace8385
    @makapalatrace8385 Před 2 lety

    Great vid

  • @silverlanswoodworking
    @silverlanswoodworking Před 2 lety +1

    Have you tried citra strip i love the stuff smells great and is natural :)

  • @redscortgt93
    @redscortgt93 Před 2 lety

    If I got half as much done on my house as you do in all your projects I’d get a lot done. Lol Idk how you do it. Great job. :)

  • @juliek6533
    @juliek6533 Před rokem

    I love the redo of the vanity. I am currently stripping and restaining my cabinets to their natural maple. I am NOT having fun with the stripping. The doors and drawers were easy. the upper cabinets are back-breaking. Would you happen to have any recommendations on how to help with this process? I am very close to calling someone to finish the job. Also, I noticed you did a whitewash to keep the natural color. I found that interesting because I purchased a Whitewash/color wash from Minwax and it left the cabinets looking streaky with white in some areas but not others. I had to strip it off because it was terrible looking. Would you have a recommendation for that? Why is it streaking? Thanks for your help.

  • @micahdonai4459
    @micahdonai4459 Před 5 měsíci

    Matte black for sure.

  • @ericanoel6able
    @ericanoel6able Před 2 lety

    Thank you! Your video was so helpful.
    We will be stripping layers of paint on our bathroom vanity. The current colors are vomit green on the walls and poop espresso brown on the vanity. It’s HIDEOUS! I’m thinking of a grey vanity with purple walls. Do you have any recommendations to protect myself from the fumes? I am very sensitive to smells and get migraines easily. Our bathroom has a fan but not a window. Thanks!!

  • @markGibby
    @markGibby Před 2 lety

    Black pulls would look good

  • @EvanCalder
    @EvanCalder Před 2 lety

    It might work if you soaked paper towels in acetone then covered with saran wrap.

  • @Richard-wk9le
    @Richard-wk9le Před 2 lety +1

    You might want to consider using veneers, they come in cheaper types of wood as well as the expensive types and are very satisfying to use i.e. instant transformation.

  • @christophermckinney984

    I love the way that turned out Melissa! Our vanity in the main bathroom is colored just like that, and since I took the door down and sanded the fool out of it until it’s mostly bare wood with some white still there, kind of a distressed look, but I think doing our vanity in a similar fashion would really tie the room together. Question though, the door I sanded is the inside of the bathroom, and like I said, I got it down to bare wood on most of it. The thing is, I haven’t done anything else to it. Should I seal it somehow? And if so, with what?

    • @WelcometotheWoodsBlog
      @WelcometotheWoodsBlog  Před 2 lety

      Yes you should seal it. If you like the finish, just put some poly on it. I linked to a great one in the video description!

  • @rosebuhr
    @rosebuhr Před 2 lety

    That was a big job, but well done, it looks stunning

  • @kendrab8997
    @kendrab8997 Před 2 lety

    You could always do black matte on the vanity, and satin nickel faucet so you don't have to worry as much about water spots. (But you still have matte black on bottom).

  • @fayecervantes7707
    @fayecervantes7707 Před 2 lety

    Was your white paint flat finish?

  • @jeremys959
    @jeremys959 Před 2 lety

    Matte black, with the light colored wood, it would really pop

  • @billymacmakes
    @billymacmakes Před 2 lety

    Painting over the carpet without a drop cloth! So brave 🤣

  • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
    @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power Před 2 lety

    Nice.

  • @HomesAtHeart
    @HomesAtHeart Před 2 lety +1

    Damn. Jealous of your color matching skills. Great job!

    • @JDIY2023
      @JDIY2023 Před 2 lety

      when girls know how to do make up

  • @dougmundie7053
    @dougmundie7053 Před 2 lety

    The knobs match the rest of the silver grey in the bathroom. Changing to black would clash.

  • @peterottes6900
    @peterottes6900 Před 2 lety +1

    I hope you had windows open because those fumes for either product are no joke. And you should be wearing gloves for both products. Acetone is super flammable.

  • @rich10849
    @rich10849 Před 2 lety

    Harbor Freight has 2" chip brushes for less than $.40 each. Also 1" and 3". Doesn't hurt the wallet to toss them when done.

  • @garageshopminnesota
    @garageshopminnesota Před 2 lety

    Another great video. Is this your forever home?

    • @WelcometotheWoodsBlog
      @WelcometotheWoodsBlog  Před 2 lety

      We do plan on raising our kids here so I don't see us moving for at least a decade 🙂

  • @themss785
    @themss785 Před 2 lety

    I wish u used epoxy instead, im sure it look super great
    but I really love ur work, and I hope u keep up
    btw I love a hard worker women .

  • @randydobson1863
    @randydobson1863 Před 2 lety

    HELLO MELISSA ITS IS RANDY AND I LIKE U VIDEO MELISSA THANKS FRIENDS RANDY

  • @themeat5053
    @themeat5053 Před 2 lety +1

    Why aren't you wearing gloves; especially with the stripper. It probably has MEC in it. Very dangerous. Safety glasses?

  • @ameurhebbal7958
    @ameurhebbal7958 Před 2 lety

    Dood Jop

  • @Buble499
    @Buble499 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice job but no safety equipment at all.

  • @Benmeglei1
    @Benmeglei1 Před 2 lety

    @7:52 just a cockroach cruising by. We’re just going to pretend we didn’t see it?

  • @QuickTrainer
    @QuickTrainer Před 2 lety

    Beautiful… but please, wear gloves!

  • @billdrumming
    @billdrumming Před 2 lety

    Marry me. I’ll cook 👨‍🍳