Saved from the Trash! Roadside MCM Dresser Gets a Retro Revival
Katie Scott SALVAGED by k. scott
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Hi! My name’s Katie. On this channel I’ll bring you along as I paint & restyle found and thrifted furniture that is worn out or just plain outdated so that someone new can use and love it in their home again. Please know that I’m FURNITURE PAINTER, not a furniture purist. You can expect lots of Tutorials, DIY’s, How-To’s and Thrift with Me videos! Please remember to subscribe and thank you for your support.
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This late mid-century modern dresser was headed straight for the trash heap. Crusty, dusty, musty, and broken. I literally dragged it from the side of the road. Instead of letting it go to the landfill, I decided to give it a second chance with a bold retro makeover. In this full transformation, I’ll show you how I kill mold and clean a roadside rescue, repair broken furniture legs with epoxy putty, replace missing drawer guides, prime laminate so paint sticks and lasts, and spray on a stunning copper-orange finish for a modern retro vibe. This project proves that even “trash” furniture can be revived into something beautiful and functional. Whether you’re full time flipper, into DIY furniture makeovers, bold painted transformations, or rescuing curbside pieces, you’ll find plenty of tips and tricks here to use on your own projects. Products Used in this Video: +Ryobi Drill/Driver https://urlgeni.us/amzn/RyobiDrillDriverSet +Nitrile Gloves https://urlgeni.us/amzn/MonkeyGloves +Moldex Cleaner https://urlgeni.us/Moldex +Microfibre Rags https://urlgeni.us/amzn/1GrabARag +Campbell Hausfeld Nailer/Stapler https://urlgeni.us/amzn/NailerStapler1 +Mohawk Epoxy Putty Stick https://urlgeni.us/MohawkEpoxyStick +Bondo Glazing & Spot Putty https://urlgeni.us/amzn/BondoSpot +Rolling Stool https://urlgeni.us/amzn/1RollingStool +Base Camp Dust Mask https://urlgeni.us/amzn/BaseCampMask +ProHear Headphones https://urlgeni.us/amzn/ProHear +Surf Prep 3x4 Electric Ray Sander https://go.shopmy.us/p-12505180 +180 Grit Sandpaper and Medium Grit Pro Foam Abrasive Pad https://urlgeni.us/ProFoamOrbital +Similar Shop Vac https://go.shopmy.us/p-10271482 +Yellow Sanding Grip https://urlgeni.us/amzn/YellowSandingGrip +BIN Shellac Based Primer https://urlgeni.us/amzn/BINgallon +4” Microfibre Roller https://urlgeni.us/amzn/Roller-Tray +Replacement Nylon Guides https://urlgeni.us/amzn/NylonDrawerGuide +Hardware Jig https://urlgeni.us/amzn/AdjustableHardwareJig +Trigger Clamps https://urlgeni.us/amzn/ABTriggerClamps +General Finishes Water Based Stain in “Antique Brown” https://urlgeni.us/GFantiquebrown +Gravity Fed HVLP Pneumatic Sprayer https://go.shopmy.us/p-18484150 +Similar Air Compressor https://go.shopmy.us/p-10712429 +Paper Paint Filters https://go.shopmy.us/p-17839444 +Behr Cabinet, Door & Trim Enamel in “True Copper” +Zinsser Clear Shellac Spray https://urlgeni.us/ClearShellac +Wood Furniture Repair Paint Kit https://urlgeni.us/amzn/FurnitureRepairKit +New Knobs https://urlgeni.us/amzn/ChampagneKnobs +New Handles https://urlgeni.us/amzn/ChampagneHandles Save 10% at www.SurfPrepSanding.com by using code KATIESCOTT10 Connect with Me: Instagram: https://urlgeni.us/instagram/salvagedbykscott Facebook: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/salvagedbykscott Pinterest: https://urlgeni.us/pinterest/salvagedbykscott TikTok: https://urlgeni.us/tiktok/salvagedbykscott Business Inquiries: For partnership or business inquiries, please contact [email protected] IMPORTANT: This video is not sponsored. By watching these videos, you're supporting this small home business. Affiliate links may be included in the description, and purchases made through these links may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Always follow individual product or tool usage and safety recommendations. Attempt projects at your own risk.
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