Painting Furniture Left on the Curb Another DIY Furniture Makeover

I found this dresser on the curb and took the time to give it a DIY makeover using some techniques I don’t use very often when painting furniture.
**** STEPS, SUPPLIES, & LINKS ****
3M Respirator Mask https://amzn.to/2Z3l7nL
3M Organic Vapor Respirator Cartridges: https://amzn.to/31Jcq3K

1:18 Applied body filler to fill holes
Bondo Body Filler: https://amzn.to/31GTmD9
Plastic Scrapers: https://amzn.to/2H7nwYe

1:37 Sanded body filler after drying
Black & Decker Mouse Sander: https://amzn.to/2H9Ip4Z
Gator Sandpaper for Mouse 120 Grit: https://amzn.to/2YRMcyJ
Gator Sandpaper for Mouse 220 Grit: https://amzn.to/31DyaO8

2:00 Sanded whole dresser
Hyper Tough Sander: https://amzn.to/31KCf3s

2:10 Stained top
Minwax Wood Stain – Dark Walnut: https://amzn.to/2N6bjXx
Proline Bag of Rags: https://amzn.to/31DxvfC

3:00 Primer coat. White preferred. Had extra gray
Rustoleum White Matte Paint: https://amzn.to/2H8IZ36

3:25 Painted using a dark red Valspar sample. I dont remember the color ($3 at Lowes)

4:00 Sprayed gold around edges
Rust-Oleum Metallic Spray Paint – Warm Gold: https://amzn.to/2z60Xia

4:40 Distressed edges and top with paint thinner

5:00 Antique glazing using wood stain. Brush on, wipe off immediately.
Glaze / Wood Stain: Minwax – Ebony https://amzn.to/31J3rzh

6:45 Sealed with aerosol lacquer. Semi-gloss
Minwax Aerosol Lacquer – Semi-gloss: https://amzn.to/2HaNYjD

7:20 Drilled holes. Made a cardboard template to make it easier
Black & Decker Volt MAX Drill: https://amzn.to/2z46m9I

Knobs from my personal collection. I have no idea where I got them. Probably Hobby Lobby.

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  1. I have been binge watching your videos and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS ONE!! I can not wait to thrift shop once this shutdown is over!!! Love your videos!

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