Hey there! I'm Sammy, an Alaskan girl, with a passion for everything DIY, interior design, and crafting things. My goal is to create projects and DIYs that are accessible to everyone, and to inspire you to do the same! Learn with me as I build, renovate, and refurbish everything from furniture to homes. Thanks for stopping by!
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It turned out beautiful! I have a bookcase with very similar material/color to your dresser… I’ve been considering a paint wash color - just didn’t know which one. This video helped me lean towards a lighter color like the one you did. Paint washed furniture has its own set of specifics. I’m glad you made a very fine detailed video, the finished product is very well made. Thanks for sharing this content.
Is ist posssible to give a link to your marketplace-Account as it would be really interesting to See how you describe, how you take photos etc. for Them to actually get sold.
Yeah great idea to link it. I’ll have it in the description from now on but here is a direct 🔗 facebook.com/marketplace/profile/100001919543294/?ref=permalink&mibextid=6ojiHh 😉
What grit do you use at the start?
I started with a 120 grit 😊
I’m still confused. I thought Festool random orbital sanders have attachments with different shape pads. I’m planning to buy one of those and hope to get rid of my usual “sander plus vacuum” contraption 😂
Festool has several different sanders, round and square. You purchase the sander and then you can buy different thicknesses and grit sanding pads for it, but it would be the same shape as the sander. The dust extractor is amazing though I highly recommend! One it saves your lungs and it keeps your work space dust free, I love mine 😊 the next thing I will be buying from Festool is a round orbital sander to replace my ryobi sander.
That one is a sheet sander. Orbital is round.
Both of them are actually orbital sanders. Orbital isn’t about the shape it’s the movement the sander makes. The festool sander is the (FESTOOL RTS 400 REQ Orbital Sander)
Looking good! The furniture too 😆
Thanks for watching!
I really love that you have great respect for vintage furniture and restore it rather than painting it. I understand that some pieces are so far gone that it’s hard to bring them back to their full glory, but if the piece is truly valuable it should be restored. I don’t feel bad when people paint over mass produced furniture that would end up in a landfill, but truly unique pieces should be brought back to their original state and you are really good at it.
I totally agree with you! I love it when I can restore a piece and give it many more years of life ❤️
It’s Festool. No r in the name of the sander.
Yes the square sander is a festool sander, it’s the FESTOOL RTS 400 REQ Orbital Sander
WOW! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Amazing job!
Thank you so much! 😊
What color gel stain did you use?
I tell you in the video 😉 it’s mahogany gel stain
Great job!
Thank you! 😊
New to the channel. I like the way you explain the “why” and not just the “how”. I have a question: is there a reason you didn’t do a chemical strip instead of sanding? Is that personal preference? I’ve never done anything like this and want to but am just unsure of myself. Thanks for posting!
I would say it’s totally personal preference, I would rather not deal with the chemicals and the mess it makes and would much rather sand. I recently just used a carbide scraper for the first time on a piece and definitely would have used it on this if I had it then!
Beautiful color tone for the oak!
Thank you so much! 😊
Please use correct English. The word "clean" is not a noun. You can clean (verb) it, or make it clean (adjective) , but not give it a clean. ( noun)
Thanks for watching! 😉
What a snot! Really nice work on the dresser
It’s always slightly gut wrenching when you’re right at the end of a project and something goes sideways with the finish. Nice work pushing through, the tables look stunning! That wood grain 😍👏
I know isn’t it! It was such a bummer, I’m so glad it came out the way it did though ☺️
Hi Sammy, absolutely beautiful results! Thank you for sharing with your easy instructions and friendly personality. I have to admit, I was very skeptical about your plan for the end results because I'm a hobbiest woodworker who prefers closer to natural wood colors for final results. But you really went with it and had amazing results!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you ended up liking the finished look. Thanks for watching! ☺️
Careful and came out well. You give details to teach us how to get the effects of you did. Thank you..
Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Well done, you worked hard and made it much better. As you advance your skill I bet you will find yourself wanting more as some who comment. Yes still a little stuck in the past but I’m sure that you know that. The black headboard contrast is great. With that consider only leaving the top white and the rest black with bronze handles on the doors. Just a thought.
Interesting take 😊Thanks for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! The piece is so well made! I love that it has no handles! I would have kept it for myself as well... I love the footage of your adorable dog! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you so much!! ☺️ I really love this piece and how it turned out. It’s everything I wanted in my master bedroom dresser 🤩.
Looks great. Might I suggest Rubio Monocoat with a pre-color, to maintain a lighter looks instead of a darker orange or yellow look. Buuut the paint wash did turn out great.
Yeah I have done some research on that, good idea. I may try that in the future 😊
I’ve never seen you use a carbide scraper. It really reduces sanding time. Have you tried one? I’m just asking because I’ve watched quite a few of your videos and you seem to spend a lot of time sanding lol
lol yes! I actually just got one and it has changed my life!! I don’t know why I didn’t get one sooner 😂 It will be in some future flips coming soon☺️
that’s great!🙌🏻
Really gorgeous! Simple, clean lines! Simple elegance! Totally validates why you’d want to keep it! Thank you for so much technical info! I was telling Mimi that I needed that kind of information, from you, to do an old china cabinet. But, you helped a lot with these instructions! So grateful!
Of course I’m so glad it helped! I’m happy to answer any other questions you may have too! 🥰
It’s beautiful. You did such a great job.
Thank you so much ☺️
Weird that your channel and Salvaged by Sammie popped up on my feed and so, so, so similar! Is this a common trend?
Great minds thinks a like! 🤭
Your attention to detail always ends up in a gorgeous end result! You should do a video on your workout routine! Lol I can get those furniture results, but my arm and shoulder routine seems to be lacking compared to your beautifully toned muscles. 😅
Haha 😂 CrossFit is where it’s at!
@@DIYWithSammy You are living proof for sure!!
Just found and subscribed to your channel.😅 You did a wonderful job transforming this dresser. Your tip to spray the furniture with water before the white wash is revolutionary! Thank you, I never thought of doing that, and it makes perfect sense! 😊
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. I used to not use water and it made such a big difference in the finish and overall result when I started using it. It’s so much more forgiving 👌🏼
Beautiful and has a good home!!
Thank you! I sure do love this dresser. ☺️
Brilliant idea with the burlap. The piece looks extraordinary!! ❤
Thank you so much ☺️ I sure think so too!
Oh-my-goodness, I would have kept it, too. What a beautiful piece you created. Not only beautiful, but superb quality. You should be very proud.
Thank you so much! I have been on the lookout for a new dresser for myself and it was so worth the wait to find this one. 😊
@@DIYWithSammy, you’re welcome.
The tables came on beautiful. I have a set of two end tables and a coffee table by Mersman. Could you link The profit breakdown?
They are such great quality pieces of furniture. Sorry about the profit breakdown I’ll go add it 😊
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Thanks for watching! 😊
Turned out beautiful! Great tutorial, picked up a few great tips on paint washing that may help me.
Glad it was helpful! I have really bean into paint washing recently. It seems to be very desirable at the moment.
Absolutely stunning transformation, i love oak furniture, looks beautiful in your room.
Thanks so much! 😊 I do too, it’s one of my favorites next to dark moody furniture.
Lovely job. That piece will hold a ton of stuff. I have a white stain I've been wanting to try on an yellowish piece, but honestly, paint washes seem to do the job so much better, and less risk if it goes blotchy.
Yes I totally agree, that’s why I love paint washing so much. It’s fairly easy and a little more forgiving especially if you mist a bit of water before applying the paint wash.
another lovely piece ! You have such a good eye for what would suit a piece. I love watching your videos!
Thank you so much makes me so happy to hear! ☺️
I just found your channel and I love it! You do fantastic work!
Welcome! Thank you so much for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed the video. ☺️
Beautiful job ❤
Thank you so much!
The neck fan ! I wear one too when I work on furniture !! So cool : ) Great minds think alike. I really like this, & your other makeovers... flip on !!
That neck fan is a life saver when it’s hot outside! Thank you for watching☺️
Good job on this piece Sammy! I would have kept it for myself as well! 😂
Thank you! ☺️
Gorgeous paint wash color! What brand an color of paint? Thank you😀
It was a Behr paint I wish I knew what color it was. I got it in the mess up paint section at Home Depot and the color was covered in paint. I have used several different cream white colored paints for a paint wash and I don’t have a go to yet.
Super, thanks much!
Thank you very much!
Beautiful work! Wondering if you have a comparative recommendation for the festool, being it's a higher ticketed item.
I don’t unfortunately I would really love to try some other options in the future though. The Festool sander was a gift to me or else I don’t think I would have it yet, but gosh it is so handy! I will say this if you are wanting something square, there are cheaper options I know Ryobi has one, and you can purchase foam sanding pads on Amazon to get over rounded curved areas. You can also find the pads for round sanders. I know they have dupes of the surf prep sander that is similar, but I have yet to give them a try. Hope this helped 😁
Beautiful
Thank you! 😁
Another great project Sammy, turned out amazing!
Thank you so much! 😊
Good job and love the color! Thanks
Thank you, glad you enjoyed! 😊
Wow, you really brought this dresser back to life - I don't blame you for keeping it😊
Thank you! I usually really love all the furniture I redo, but this one stood out to me and I couldn’t let it go 😊
Goals. I'm trying to buy my 1st piece, looked at two today. One $60 real wood but a little "rikety" other real wood,nice but $150. Chickened out, didn't buy either. Any advice on biting the bullet ha?
Exciting! I would keep your eye out for a good quality piece, (it’s sounds like you are) and I would shoot for something smaller not super large. Price really depends on your market and how much you’re willing to spend, but I would try to keep it low. The first piece of furniture I ever bought was a cheap pressed wood, tiny tv stand that I got for $40, and it ended up going to the dump lol. 😂 So don’t get discouraged it sounds like you’re on the right track, you got this!
It turned out great looks like a different piece of furniture. Prayers 🙏 and Love 🤟 From Oklahoma
Aww thank you so much!! 😊 ❤️
well done such a great finish from ireland
Wow! Hello Ireland! ☺️ thank you so much
Impressive as usual!
Aww so kind, thank you. ☺️ I am obsessed with it! 😍
Wow Sammy, you are extremely talented. It is lovely to watch you transform this outdated orange dresser in a beautiful, refreshed piece for your home. Well done🎉
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I am loving the new addition in our home! ☺️