Restoring a Vintage Elm Dresser | Furniture Makeover

In this makeover, I reveal the hidden beauty of an unwanted vintage elm dresser.Show more

I picked up this piece for FREE off of Facebook Marketplace; the owner was moving out and had no use for an old worn-out dresser. But to me, it was not just an old worn-out dresser. It was a gem made of solid wood -- a gem that would fuel my spirit for the next few days.

First, I patched up any dents and deep scratches with Bondo. Once the Bondo was dry, I gave the whole thing a good scuffing -- except for the rails and drawers; those got an intensive sanding, since they were going to be stained. The drawers were given a darker stain than the rails to create a contrast effect on the face of the dresser. Then, the body was painted in "vintage black", which is what I call my mix of Black and Charcoal paints by Benjamin Moore (which is the same color that I used for my previous "vintage waterfall dresser" makeover).

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Thank you for watching :)

- Andy from Modern Makeovers

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Below is a list of the tools and products that I used.

LePage Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/3hDYovf
Bondo Body Filler: https://amzn.to/3bGhFZb
Putty Knife: https://amzn.to/3bDOXs7
Ridgid Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/3v2x9yh
Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner: https://amzn.to/3oxJDM2
Varathane Gel Stain (Provincial): https://amzn.to/3whAI40
Varathane Gel Stain (Espresso): https://amzn.to/2Qx2eLx
Minwax Polyeurathane (Clear Satin): https://amzn.to/3eZa6Pw
Varathane Satin Floor Finish: https://bit.ly/3dRfRP6​
California Air Compressor (15 gal): https://amzn.to/3fuZK98
Neiko Spray Gun: https://amzn.to/3whRFLE

As a disclaimer, the above links may be affiliate links, so if you make a purchase with the links provided, I may receive a small commission. There's no extra charge to you, but it helps me out!

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