When I saw this super unique piece on it was those handles that really drew me in. They are so fun! The ad said a structural repair was needed (a broken drawer slide) but I knew I wanted to attempt it.
Here’s how I started on this chest of drawers: 🪛 removed the handles & bottom frame 🦺 put on my safety boots and the rest of my sanding safety gear 🏝️ started by sanding with my random orbit sander 🪵 filled a couple of chips in the veneer along the bottom edge using walnut wood filler 🤚🏼 hand sanded the tight corners 🧼 used TSP Alternative to clean the non-wood surfaces 🪛 removed the broken drawer slide 🪚 used my multi-tool to trim off the excess on the sides of a replacement 🪵 before screwing in the slide, applied wood glue to the back end with their glue applicator 📼 applied tape to frame the paint accent ☕️ chose Dark Roast 🖌️ applied using a flat brush 2️⃣ only needed to apply 2 coats 🏖️ with my 3x4 SurfPrep electric ray sander removed the finish on the handles 🌀 Polyx-Oil Tints in Honey was the perfect choice 🖌️ applied to the edges using a flat brush; for the flat surfaces, I used a microfibre roller 🏝️ to ensure a super smooth surface, lightly sanded with a 400 grit foam pad between all coats 🎨 did a few touch-ups using Coconix Furniture Repair Paint 3️⃣ for the third and final coat, buffed in the oil Polyx-Oil Clear in matte) using an Osmo Superpad 👴🏻 finished all the surfaces with Grandpa Ernie’s sanding method 🪛 reassembled the bottom frame & handles
There was a lot of problem solving with this piece and I’m really happy I was able to figure out solutions. Princeville is one of my favourite brands to refinish because of the most gorgeous walnut wood that I get to uncover and expose. It’s always such an honour for me ✨
