That wasn't just a restoration, it was a resurrection! What a beautiful result!

Props to you for saving this piece from the landfill. With it being MDF, and in such rough shape, it was way too much work. I personally, wouldn’t touch water damaged, swelled MDF, but you did a great job on it. Please protect yourself however from all of chemicals. You don’t want that stuff getting inside your lungs and through you skin. Safety first. It’s a pain, and I hate suiting up too, but better safe than sick. Beautiful result.

@1959Berre

2 жыл бұрын

+1 I agree. Been there, done that. 15 years ago I barely survived a lung infection from inhalation of tropical wood dust. Without oxygen I would not have made it. The feeling of suffocation is not a joke.

@katewade9992

2 жыл бұрын

I'm always disappointed when a cool looking piece is mdf. Not worth the effort unlike all wood pieces, which hold their value.

I usually cringe and spit tacks when I see beautiful wood furniture get painted, but this is MDF so you got my support 😄! Coming across a classy designed piece of furnature like this cabinet does not happen that often. That being said, I still would have turned my nose up at it if I had come across it because its MDF, which I loath, and I would not have viewed it as worthy of salvage. Seeing how this has come together - far out! That has been restored to a beautiful cabinet! Love the color you gave it. So classy!!. High fives and take a bow! You got my vote 😃

After refinishing/refurbishing furniture for many years, I would like to make a suggestion. When you have the need to strip a piece, put more stripper on and don't work it so much. I think you'll find you have a quicker, easier time getting the finish off. It is messier but far easier.

@sewforlife5728

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. She seems to love that that razor blade scrapper but that's really for getting stickers and paint off glass not wood. Also gel stain is applied with a brush not a rag. It goes on easier and nicer with a brush.

@orlandaclement4515

2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping someone else noticed she didnt use enough

@khrystal-nikohlpowell1961

2 жыл бұрын

Good job.

Very nice piece. You saved it from the landfill. A trick that I have learned with the MDF plywood is that when you replace screws put a dab of Gorilla glue in the hole before screwing back into it. The glue will help hold the screw in place a little tighter and cut down on any pullout. For what it's worth.

@lottatroublemaker6130

2 жыл бұрын

MDF is one type of board, plywood (layered wood, «cross veneer») is another. «MDF plywood» does not exist. I was once taught to add wood glue to s rew holes, then add matches until the hole is filled. Or dip each match in glue before adding. Break the match off, knock it off with a hammer or cut it off, e.g with pliers. Then you can add the screw and it has something to grip onto. Works great! 🤗

@vickidemarco2076

7 ай бұрын

​@@lottatroublemaker6130I usually use toothpicks

Great Job! I didn’t know you could repair water damaged MDF. Wow now I know and will definitely try it in the future. That piece is stunning absolutely beautiful.

Amazingly beautiful! Such tenacious perseverance! So well thought out and executed! Go YOU!!! Watching you reminded me of how much I loved such projects when I was younger and healthy. Now, I'm older and disabled...and could not possibly do what you did on this piece. I'm glad to see you using your youth wisely! Keep it up. ❤

@darrenashley5292

Жыл бұрын

Ahh sorry to.hear that. Same with my grandad. But he does a bit at a time. Its surprising how he eventually gets things done. He says its like a bereavement so uses power tools or whatever to get a bit done most days. Keeps him going ans we are all so proud. If you absolutely cant, find a gentler hobby cos your creativity will never leave you. Good luck sir.

The fact that it had been with your family was reason enough to save this poor damaged creature. Nice job . Thank you for showing your steps watched this anew a year later with more experience and therefore lots more appreciation. Thank you a second time.

The person who spray painted the piece looked like a professional. He did an amazing job which is what turned it into a beautiful piece of furniture.

Safety first! Use gloves when dealing with chemicals. You were taking off that paint stripper without wearing gloves. And I don't know if you were or weren't but it's important to wear respirator or dust mask as well as goggles when sanding MDF, the fibres from it are much finer than when you sand wood and contain formaldehyde. If you were wearing them, then well done and hopefully this will alert other viewers to the danger of MDF.

This turned out awesome. I generally run a mile when I see distended particleboard, kudos to you for being brave enough to save this piece!

YOU DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB RESTORING THIS CRADENZA!!! IT IS GORGEOUS!!!!💖💖💖💖💖

So much work, but so worth it. Loved watching the process and the result. Well done. You’re inspirational. Just do what needs to be done to finish something that you’re proud to say you did.

@furniturefonzie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!😊

Wow! I have to say I was skeptical in the beginning, but you proved me wrong. What a gorgeous, elegant piece you created. I am crazy about the color and the staining you did in side the drawers and on top. I`m a big fan of General Finishes gel stains. You gave me some ideas for my own pieces. I just hope they look as good as this one.

Thanks for the info on restoring MDF. I have a jewelry armoire that has been sitting in my shop for ages because of a small area of one small swollen area about half the size of a playing card. I have been putting off tackling it but after seeing you fix this monster I’m ready to give it a go. Thanks. I subscribed because of your tenacity with this piece. Kudos to you girl. You rock!

@furniturefonzie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it🥰😊

Just a few hints.... if you are going to use bondo products try using glazing putty. It is thinner and fills better since it is designed to fill in the bee holes in bondo. Granted, I am also in the NO to MDF products, but I might have used the piece as a template for something in real wood. It does look pretty good for what you were working with. Also working with and airless sprayer, you need to create positive air flow so you are not breathing paint. A cheap tarp and box fan with a filter usually will do the trick.

@darrenashley5292

Жыл бұрын

Very true some protection is needed...gloves, mask.etc

@darrenashley5292

Жыл бұрын

With talent and patience like this, somebody give the young lady a fab job restoring wooden furniture.

@joleepack6512

Жыл бұрын

Looking @ mdf pieces differently now...I have passed up so many bc I didn't know what to do with them....even tho I loved the design

Impressed. Also - this has got to be the biggest paper mache project I've ever seen! Kudos on saving this, didn't even think it would have been possible...

It's a masterpiece it's beautiful, wow, I didn't know there was people like you that fixed those old junk furniture. Thank you for sharing😊

Looks awesome, will be interested in seeing how the swelled and bonded mdf go! I would have not likely tried to save mdf but good on you! I would have maybe gone a epoxy resin direction though, just to penetrate the material and stabilize it. They do that a lot with beautiful but rot damaged timber.

@cassandrasuzannelalonde4758

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I had a piece of crap hutch I was redoing for a doctor. It wasn't worth my time but did it as a favor. Never again. I ended up using epoxy to help stabilize the piece.

Wow, wonderful workmanship! MDF on face frame, you kidding me! I would just give up. Milwaukee use to have an airless that could do fine woodwork but regular airless forget about it. So that guy with the airless sprayer is a real pro.

The labor of love that you put into this is amazing. It has to be a project you will never forget.

You deserve a medal for this job. I am impressed by all the strenuous work and your determination to finish this piece. And the best part is it turned out beautiful. Congrats!

I just WISH I’d known you could trim and sand back the puffed particle board. What a brilliant tip to learn. Thank you.

You did a very nice job on this rough looking piece. I liked how you used long, single direction strokes when finishing the top. I’m sure the finish is as smooth as butter. Good work!

Beautiful piece from HOOKER FURNITURE!!! Now gorgeous 💖

Anything well made, unless disaster can be fixed and outstanding!

Whenever you replace a screw in MDF use a washer to help decrease the pullout.

So very, very beautiful!

Gorgeous color transformation! Nice that you did the inside too. Now one can see everything behind those doors.

Wow, that's lovely! A very good save, you have given this piece a new life.

Such a good restoration, MDF can be such a fuss. Looks really great, thanks for sharing!

Definitely EXTREME TRANSFORMATION!!!! Your master piece!!!

That was "Flipping" AMAZING ! ! ! . . . I was totally flabbergasted ! ! !

What an amazing job!!! I must say I was skeptical when I saw it was mdf and when you fake stained the back of the drawers... but it is definately a technique I will be trying! You are a natural!!! Great job!!!

Anyone else would have dumped it. Well done you. Great result.

Great job! It looks good. I have been wanting to see someone anyone redo a piece of furniture made of MDF and finally my wish was granted. Thanks for doing the impossible!

I hate MDF. But you did great and made it a million times better!

What a transformation! I've never seen that technique used on the top before. It look beautiful!

You did a great job. Now you can pass it on but looking better.

Omg….job WELL DONE!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@furniturefonzie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!😊

Great save! It's now beautiful and functional again. Wonderful tip on how to deal with the water damage on MDF! Thanks!

Fantastic job. I love how you did the top. I am a fan of painting wood furniture. Anyon can strip and stain wood and have regular wood furniture. But to re- create this piece and what you did to this piece, it's a masterpiece.

Nice job. I thing one of the reason you struggle with the top stripping was that you use fare to less stripper compound and the paint remain sticky and don't brake down as it should and transform in a paste....

I was going to say this reminds me of HookerFurrniture company’s beautiful furniture and then you show the tag. It turned out beautiful!

Great job restoring this piece. It looks stunning.

You rocked this piece! Bravo 👏👏👏!

WOW 🤩. What a beautiful new life you gave it!!!

You have more talent in your pinky finger than I have in my whole body !! Masterpiece !! Great job .........

Absolutely stunning!!!! 🤩🤩🤩

Stunning!!

I'm impressed. Great mdf repair!!!

Wow. Beautiful.

What a brilliant transformation. Colors are classy and classic. Great job

Beautiful. Such love given to this project.

Well.... I bet your parents would take this beautiful piece back! I love the lines of it... and all the beautiful details. Definitely a labor of love here! I'd most certainly have it in my home!! Stunning!

Well worth saving! Fantastic job!

Wow!!! Stunningly beautiful transformation. 💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️

Wow, what a beautiful piece, that was purely a labour of love……great job 👏👏👏

I love to chalk the tops n use the roller with a wood design. Kiddos amazing as always

Awesome job little lady🌹💯 Can’t wait too see more videos

You can «hot lacquer» metal (as the hardware) by spraying them, then put them in an oven on 100˚C, then turn the oven off and leave the metal in until the oven is cold. I only tried it once, but the result was stunning. I painted a steel plate to use as the top plate on an amplifier my nephew built and the result was stunning, I think. It becomes more sturdy by doing this!

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!

Came out beautiful and now has a new look and purpose……yay!!!

The end result from all your hard work was Amazing! My jaw dropped when seeing it complete. I also enjoyed many of your fans well meant suggestions in your comments area.

WOW! Amazing. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing.

What a transformation! Beautiful!

Stunning!

Now that's an amazing job considering it was mostly MDF!!! Wonderful, you guys are talented. It came out beautiful!! ❤️❤️

So nice to see the old things saved/restored. They truly don't make them like that any more.

Wow that’s stunning!

Ohh that’s BEAUTIFUL!!

Bravo!! You took it from junk to treasure, turning it into a beautiful piece of furniture! 👍❤☺

Wow, so much detail on that. A lot of work, but that makes other jobs seem easier or simpler. The colors and finish are really classy. And like everyone else said, that particle board and all the mess would have scared me off, but you knew just what to do.

WOW! What a beautiful transformation!! 😯😊

Beautiful results, glad to see you give it life again.

Ambitious lady! Well done.

Thank you for the tip on using the Bondo on the MDF board. I have a mobile / manufactured home, of the same vintage, which is suffering from the "bubbling" as it full of MDF. Found myself guilty of not doing what I'd advised others. That being "listen to the message" and not the messenger. I'm glad I took my advise and learned something new from you. Good luck to you. Narragansett Bay

A lot of work, It turns so beautiful. Great job.

@furniturefonzie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much😊

Really a miracle. So pretty.

A first class restoration. Thank you for sharing with us.

Beautiful piece.

So classy!!! Great work.

Amazing job...beautiful x

You are person that makes the world a more beautiful place one piece at a time. Lovely, thank you!

I love it! What a beautiful transformation.

Beginning of the video I thought there was no way that you'd make this thing look good again. I was shockingly impressed!! Goes to show you a bit of elbow grease and lots of work can surprise you! Great job.

You should be proud of yourself for sticking with it to the end. Love the colors too. Great Job 👍

You did an amazing job renewing this piece of furniture. Although at the beginning I was disappointed to see that the material was not solid wood, the end result was awesome!👍🏻

Beautiful!!!!

Wow! What a transformation ❤️

@furniturefonzie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!😊

Wow! A lot of work and a great vision.

Whew! Good job!

Wow! I love it!!

You did amazing job! Turned out beautiful!

A beautiful piece of furniture! You did a great job with it.

Beautiful!!

Fantastic result!

This was a labor of love. You did a great job, it’s beautiful.👍

Beautiful job saving that piece!

I love this piece n the way it turned out. Great work.