Wow! I just saw this comment and it really made my day. God is so good and yes He blesses everyone one of us with gifts and talents. Thank you for lifting my spirits up I really needed it specially after a rough first month of being a mom! ❤️
IF you have a few items, and they need to get a primer. Try to plan to paint them at the same time, then you will save time. During 'dry time', you can make plans, get more items, work on something else, think of how to advertise/make photos/arrange the item... You have interesting videos. I hope you get a good profit.
I would have liked to know how many hours you spent on each piece and the hourly rate you’ve been shooting for. A $120 profit isn’t enough if you pay yourself $40/hr and it took 3 hours to do the job. Transportation costs should also be factored in.
That’s going to depend on how you are doing it I guess. You could have multiple pieces to work on while one thing dries and work 8 hours a day 5 days a week if you average 3 projects at a time twice a week averaging 150 profit per piece ur making 900 a week.
@@DominickGordenDo realize since you're working for yourself you're also not getting benefits an employer would pay you. So unless you're using the money to supplement, it's a good idea to factor in other costs you'll be out of if you don't include them. For instance, taxes, SS, health insurance, and retirement. I only mention this so people don't screw themselves.
Grand-tastic video(s) for fun look back on any pics u have of the 1st dresser. Its most likely 1890s 1910 .Note no dust catch , thick secondary woods . Gingerbread legs .and not sure what was under the white splotches but all that was match grain mahogany veneer. ( hard to find)The antique knobs as u know have a built in dowels. (Usually pre 20s ) Sometimes it runs all the way through the drawer .If it does just drill it out from behind less work.easy replug and knobs wont split at base. Keep going. Fun-tastic eye u have .
Great flips!! Question… The rattan pieces you painted came out soooo smooth!! 1. Did you use a roller afterwards or just the paint brush? 2. What type of brushes are those? (I loved the size of them). 3. What’s your favorite top coat brand & sheen that works well over white pieces also? Thanks so much!!!
Thank you for asking all their great questions! I only used a paint brush and it’s a by Zibra. I use varathane polyurethane in satin to top coat all my pieces. I only use use water based products so if that piece is white and you use any other top coat besides water based poly, it will get yellow with time. Thank you!
Yes would like to know .. every market area is different.. but still interesting. And thinking of giving it a go. Any info on fling is appreciated. All look very nice finished peices.
Regret is a hard pill to swallow. So if you don’t at least try you’ll always wonder what could have happened. Start with a piece that you would keep for yourself if it doesn’t sell. I was afraid too but I did it anyway. I did it afraid. I believe you can do it! ❤️
Enjoyed your video and like your works. my wife is interested in flipping furniture for hobby, and she wants to make profit if she gets better at it. Any tips or suggestion you have for beginners? Like what to consider when picking a piece of furniture, what you consider the most, whether it is price or condition. Thank you.
So my numbers one advice is so research your market area and see what your future customers are buying. Keep the initial investment as low as possible, be patient and don’t give up.
@GirasolVintage I understand some people like paint but as a refinisher why stain the top and paint everything else? Does it sell better? is it just cheaper that way? easier? I have always thought solid wood pieces look best in wood colors, either natural or stained but I am new to the flipping side so any advice is appreciated!
Great questions! Yes they do sell better when you leave the top or some aspect of the piece with that natural look. It is not cheaper or easier that way, as a matter of fact it’s more time consuming than just painting. I like stained only pieces but they do tend to not sell as fast as painted pieces.
Great question! You can grab those knobs at HomeGoods for about 10 to 12 dollar. I know Marshalls and TJMaxx carry them you just have to snatch them when you see them.
Great question! Labor takes me longer because I have to stop and start many times throughout the process so I can film and post the content. It wouldn’t be fair for my customers to pay for the entirety of labor but I do add a portion of it. ❤️
Because I want to focus on content creating and I have a very limited space. My piece sell faster if I price it a little lower. Great question thanks for asking and watching!
Great job, thank you! God bless you, you are using the gifts and talents God gave you before birth!
Wow! I just saw this comment and it really made my day. God is so good and yes He blesses everyone one of us with gifts and talents. Thank you for lifting my spirits up I really needed it specially after a rough first month of being a mom! ❤️
@@GirasolVintage Of course, keep up the good work!
I love how you have done these informational videos. I am thinking of doing this on the side
Thank you! Once my baby gets a little bigger I will continue making more videos like this one. ❤️
I like your numbers videos…it helps us who r getting started. Thank you. Great pieces.
I’m glad it helps! Thank you for watching! 🙏
IF you have a few items, and they need to get a primer. Try to plan to paint them at the same time, then you will save time.
During 'dry time', you can make plans, get more items, work on something else, think of how to advertise/make photos/arrange the item...
You have interesting videos.
I hope you get a good profit.
Thank you so much for the advise! 🙏
I would have liked to know how many hours you spent on each piece and the hourly rate you’ve been shooting for. A $120 profit isn’t enough if you pay yourself $40/hr and it took 3 hours to do the job. Transportation costs should also be factored in.
Not to mention time to research, pickup/curate the pieces
That’s going to depend on how you are doing it I guess. You could have multiple pieces to work on while one thing dries and work 8 hours a day 5 days a week if you average 3 projects at a time twice a week averaging 150 profit per piece ur making 900 a week.
@@DominickGordenDo realize since you're working for yourself you're also not getting benefits an employer would pay you. So unless you're using the money to supplement, it's a good idea to factor in other costs you'll be out of if you don't include them. For instance, taxes, SS, health insurance, and retirement. I only mention this so people don't screw themselves.
Monica you have inspired me! Thank you!
I’m glad my content could inspire you! ❤️
Love what you did with all of the pieces!! Thank you for sharing your ideas.
Thank you so much for watching! 🙏
Please keep posting videos like this. Enjoyed it!
I’m glad you like it! ☺️
Grand-tastic video(s) for fun look back on any pics u have of the 1st dresser. Its most likely 1890s 1910 .Note no dust catch , thick secondary woods . Gingerbread legs .and not sure what was under the white splotches but all that was match grain mahogany veneer. ( hard to find)The antique knobs as u know have a built in dowels. (Usually pre 20s ) Sometimes it runs all the way through the drawer .If it does just drill it out from behind
less work.easy replug and knobs wont split at base. Keep going. Fun-tastic eye u have .
Wow thanks so much for all this information. I will pin your comment so others can benefit from this information! ❤️
Hello from Toledo Ohio!! you will get more subscribers.. you do fantastic work sister. Love all you do, keep up the great work.
Thank you so much for this message. I I appreciate your support.
Great video and love your style! Best of luck with your business
Thank you!
I would love more videos like this!
Hola monica. Q hermoso le quedó todo. Muchas bendiciones 🙏🤗
Gracias Rube! ❤️🙏
You are doing a beautiful job. Your channel should grow very fast. Best of luck.
Thank you Connie! 🙏❤️
You did a great job with all of these pieces. My favorite piece though is the beige table and tray
Great flips!!
Question…
The rattan pieces you painted came out soooo smooth!!
1. Did you use a roller afterwards or just the paint brush?
2. What type of brushes are those? (I loved the size of them).
3. What’s your favorite top coat brand & sheen that works well over white pieces also?
Thanks so much!!!
Thank you for asking all their great questions! I only used a paint brush and it’s a by Zibra. I use varathane polyurethane in satin to top coat all my pieces. I only use use water based products so if that piece is white and you use any other top coat besides water based poly, it will get yellow with time. Thank you!
@@GirasolVintage looooove my Zibra brushes!! I didn’t know they made smaller ones like that though.
Thank you so much for answering all my questions!
All the transformations beautiful. Yes would like to know the numbers. God bless your efforts
Aww this is so sweet thank you! ❤️🙏
Yes would like to know .. every market area is different.. but still interesting. And thinking of giving it a go. Any info on fling is appreciated. All look very nice finished peices.
Thank you! I will keep this in mind!
Yes...more videos with profit.
Coming up in the next few weeks! Thank you!
Love your work I want to do same but I’m scare if o don’t sell it
Regret is a hard pill to swallow. So if you don’t at least try you’ll always wonder what could have happened. Start with a piece that you would keep for yourself if it doesn’t sell. I was afraid too but I did it anyway. I did it afraid. I believe you can do it! ❤️
Enjoyed your video and like your works. my wife is interested in flipping furniture for hobby, and she wants to make profit if she gets better at it. Any tips or suggestion you have for beginners? Like what to consider when picking a piece of furniture, what you consider the most, whether it is price or condition. Thank you.
So my numbers one advice is so research your market area and see what your future customers are buying. Keep the initial investment as low as possible, be patient and don’t give up.
How do u find out exactly what people are buying in your area?
I also would love to know the time investments for each piece. Thank you!!
Yes, I would like 4 u 2 do the number game.
Can you please note in the future how many hours it took to complete the project? Ty
Love your video subject matter. Very informative
Thank you for watching! 🙏❤️
You are very good at refinishing. What kind of paint do You use?
Thank you! All kinds but I try to stick with mineral and chalk style paints.
@GirasolVintage I understand some people like paint but as a refinisher why stain the top and paint everything else? Does it sell better? is it just cheaper that way? easier? I have always thought solid wood pieces look best in wood colors, either natural or stained but I am new to the flipping side so any advice is appreciated!
Great questions! Yes they do sell better when you leave the top or some aspect of the piece with that natural look. It is not cheaper or easier that way, as a matter of fact it’s more time consuming than just painting. I like stained only pieces but they do tend to not sell as fast as painted pieces.
Very nice- new to your channel, thinking about doing this 💫🙏🏾
Thank you!
Hi! I love the paint color on the first dresser flip in the video! do you mind sharing the color you used?
This dresser was painted in vintage duct egg by Dixie Belle
Thank you for sharing this information
My pleasure! Thank you for your comments. 🌻🙏
I really like your work,,,beautiful colors
Thank you 😊 🙏
How much do you make an hour? I would count the cost of labor as well. Not just what was spent on materials
Thank you for sharing however, you need to understand your labour costs and account for the hours involved.
Ok question on the first piece what was the cost of the knobs? I find those to be expensive.
Great question! You can grab those knobs at HomeGoods for about 10 to 12 dollar. I know Marshalls and TJMaxx carry them you just have to snatch them when you see them.
@@GirasolVintage Is that $10-12 each and would that just be another cost?
@@dawnfox34 no the entire box
Donr forget hobby lobby on 1/2 price weekend
Can you do more videos like this
Yes I’m going to try to have one like this every 8 sold flips. ❤️
Why aren't you adding labor to your cost
Great question! Labor takes me longer because I have to stop and start many times throughout the process so I can film and post the content. It wouldn’t be fair for my customers to pay for the entirety of labor but I do add a portion of it. ❤️
Thank You!
You're welcome!
Beautiful work! Just curious why you dont factor in your labor?
Because I want to focus on content creating and I have a very limited space. My piece sell faster if I price it a little lower. Great question thanks for asking and watching!
Hi… are you selling in Va? Or NY? Also what auction house do you use?
Currently only selling out of Maryland.
What kind of paint do you use in the wood ?
Mostly mate/flat by many companies. Mineral paint is going to be the best if you’re new to painting furniture.
Women get it done. 😜💅👍
😝 thanks! ❤️
Yes, talk dollars.
The nerve of someone offering $10!!!
Seriously! Thank you! ❤️