Comments on: Dresser makeover (how to fix chipped veneer + deal with wood stain bleeding through paint)

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 11:22:31 +0000

Your dresser turned out beautiful. Your explanation of veneer repair was very helpful.

By: Laura West

Laura West — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:05:43 +0000

Thanks for the advice on fixing veneer – that’s what I was searching when I found your blog/post. Love the finished dresser – it’s beautiful! Looking forward to following more of your posts. (I’m Molly’s SIL, by the way!)

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 02:36:52 +0000

Wow! I’d love to go to garage sales with you! Grear job on this, and I look forward to seeing your future projects.

By: Juanita

Juanita — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 22:57:17 +0000

I have this same French provincial bedroom set from my mom and dad. I have painted all my pieces with Annie Sloan chalk paint. I have also repaired my share of damaged veneers using Elmer’s wood filler and had great results! I love love love the way your piece turned out!!
I’m also thinking I should use Behr paint for the next piece. Thank Uou for inspiring me and the tips on bleed through . I’ll never shy away from a damaged piece again …. Bondo is definitely the way to go when you buy a piece that has significant
Veneer damage.

By: contey

contey — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:40:09 +0000

What a fantastic resource! I’ve pinned it for my future reference because I know there will be some furniture painting in my very near future.

Thanks for putting this together Christina

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 03:18:53 +0000

In reply to Julie Friedman. how old is your grandmother?

By: renee sweatt

renee sweatt — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 22:14:26 +0000

wonderful job

By: Gina

Gina — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 22:58:57 +0000

Always go with oil based primer even comes in spray version. Shellac I heard is more pain then worth especially if no shine is wanted and more matte. Always do test you can even use water based version. Sprayers are a great choice. I have wagner home decor one but need to try, but needed to confirm chipped veneer issues. But, hey I may try shellac on a difficult piece. Never know and yours looks great. Still think oil Bin primer would have done it best. Try next time. We all learn as new challenges arise.

By: Patti Lustyik-Stock

Patti Lustyik-Stock — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:14:50 +0000

Hi! Love what you did to this piece. I was so pleased to find your project with such great details because I own 3 pieces of matching furniture that belonged to my Grandparents. Have debated on painting them for many years, you just made it easier for me. Thank-you!
Patti

By: Monica

Monica — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:27:16 +0000

Hi Christina, great job on your dresser, it looks amazing. Just a quick question. When you bought the shellac, did you have to remove all the paint coats you’ve applied before or you applied the shellac on top of the paint and then painted again? Thanks Monica