I am always on the hunt for dressers and I found this one at the Flea Market. It needed some serious work on the top, but was very solid and well built so I bought it. Before:
When I got it home I got out my scraper and started to chip away at the veneer that was coming off. I have found that for me the best way to remove veneer is with a hammer and a Spackle scraper. I angle the scraper under the veneer and then hit it softly with the hammer. I make sure I really angle the scraper. I had to remove all of the veneer from the top of this piece and it took me awhile, but it was worth it. I next mixed up my home-made chalk paint in Carmel Blue and painted away. The last step was distress the edges and to dark wax the piece.
That color is fantastic! I did a post a couple weeks back on a slightly easier way to remove veneer if it happens to come in handy for any future pieces. :)
Hello, just found you via Coastal Charm and so glad I did!!!! Absolutely love your furniture makeovers, especially your color choices. I have so many white pieces, but after seeing all of your scrumptious aquas, I am definitely going to be adding more color into my home!
Hi Darielle, I love the dresser and your furniture. You have gained a new follower. Check out my blog at http://chicbytab.blogspot.ca . Thank you for sharing.
Gorgeous !!! And I love the hardware - I've done a couple of pieces that had the exact same - ( don't ask me why but they remind me of angels ) And how do you make removing veneer look easy lol ? xox
What a lovely makeover, I didn't realize you could remove veneer, what a clever idea. I must say, I do love the color you mixed up it is gorgeous. I love the handles too, they are very similar handles on a chest I recently re-finished.
Your dresser makeover is fabulous. I adore the color and the hardware.
ReplyDeleteThat color is fantastic! I did a post a couple weeks back on a slightly easier way to remove veneer if it happens to come in handy for any future pieces. :)
ReplyDeleteThis IS Fabulous! I love love love the color choice and the original oxidized hardware!!
ReplyDeleteHello, just found you via Coastal Charm and so glad I did!!!! Absolutely love your furniture makeovers, especially your color choices. I have so many white pieces, but after seeing all of your scrumptious aquas, I am definitely going to be adding more color into my home!
ReplyDeleteHi Darielle, I love the dresser and your furniture. You have gained a new follower. Check out my blog at http://chicbytab.blogspot.ca . Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Ivy & Elephants . . . this is a beautiful piece. I love the blue, and thanks for the tips on getting off the veneer.
ReplyDeletebeautiful work! that color is stunning. i share your love for beautiful furniture. visiting from Fridays Unfolded.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the color and that hardware is amazing!
ReplyDeleteAngela @ Number Fifty-Three
Gorgeous !!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the hardware - I've done a couple of pieces that had the exact same - ( don't ask me why but they remind me of angels )
And how do you make removing veneer look easy lol ?
xox
What a lovely makeover, I didn't realize you could remove veneer, what a clever idea. I must say, I do love the color you mixed up it is gorgeous. I love the handles too, they are very similar handles on a chest I recently re-finished.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Lee :)