This Cherry Dresser Was WAY Too Red… Until I Tried This

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This French Provincial cherry dresser was very red — so I used green dye stain to neutralize the undertones, then pivoted to toning to land the perfect, rich finish. In this video, I walk through the full restoration, including what went wrong with the dye stain and how I adjusted the plan without starting over. If you struggle with overly warm cherry or mahogany, this project shows exactly how color theory applies to real furniture refinishing. PREP AND STRIPING SUPPLIES Shop vac: https://amzlink.to/az0xUpM2lZoOZ Simple Green: https://amzlink.to/az0ipMFq5FfTE Green Ez: https://amzlink.to/az0Gz9UI9V94d Blue Shop Towels: https://amzlink.to/az0ahThVDVwVW Carbide scraper: https://amzlink.to/az0UlFT4rRhMW Pocket scraper: https://amzlink.to/az0EEYxYMuDjc Carbide blade sharpener: https://amzlink.to/az0ECliTTVLya #00 Steel Wool: https://amzlink.to/az0eQS5RyODfL Green Ez Finish Cleaner: https://amzlink.to/az0cqFYUrKM32 Wire brushes: https://amzlink.to/az0XzMBZIoXIh SANDING SUPPLIES Sanding blocks: https://amzlink.to/az0w7jwIZGnGw Sandpaper: 80 grit: https://amzlink.to/az0cAEoSUgWI9 120 grit: https://amzlink.to/az0HQjDajmhmL 180 grit: https://amzlink.to/az0eaGSr6CEud 220 grit: https://amzlink.to/az0sjuKzhqnQ7 Festool sander: https://amzlink.to/az0cN5eS0no0m Festool protection pad: https://amzlink.to/az0DQmTHwbFDY Festool Interface pad: https://amzlink.to/az0yWSdYpN1N4 Festool dust extractor: https://amzlink.to/az0yRpx1SxE7e Micro Hand sander: https://amzlink.to/az0i90fIbpBpt STAINING & TOPCOAT SUPPLIES Green dye stain: https://amzlink.to/az0VYiC3Sp5co Light brown dye stain: https://amzlink.to/az0Fb1KFsXLrq Nutmeg gel stain: https://amzlink.to/az0DZppjSezcV Antique Walnut gel stain: https://amzlink.to/az0iQLHtD6hJs 1st Spray gun: https://amzlink.to/az0e7jfBzPVfw Wagner Earlex 5700 spray gun: https://amzlink.to/az0kpXBJ0qZUn Minwax flat polyurethane: https://amzlink.to/az0iQLHtD6hJs FINISHING TOUCHES: Barkeepers friend: https://amzlink.to/az01oUriYM5QQ Brass brush: https://amzlink.to/az0XzMBZIoXIh Steel Woo #0000: https://amzlink.to/az0sUClpxN0Qn Lacquer for brass: https://amzlink.to/az08Bat0jLNyb Drawer liner: https://amzlink.to/az0tKvbmF2Jan Amazon Storefront: https://amzlink.to/az0MozphsSRfm Lowes Storefront: https://shoplowes.me/3IdsJ3G Equipment: Camera: https://amzlink.to/az0s1U9OVjl6E Shotgun mic: https://amzlink.to/az0nMLQh9phsZ Wireless mic: https://amzlink.to/az0ObbUi3Q7K3 Tall flexible tripod: https://amzlink.to/az0z5FOUU0Cj7 62” tripod: https://amzlink.to/az0zJ2BXCRLKB The course that has helped me with YouTube: https://thinkmedia.samcart.com/referral/VnbdYMvE/t4dzNuvZ0cmF1h1m Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ivylane-home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivylane.home?igsh=MTFraHIycWhyMWFobg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivylanehomellc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivylanehome Etsy: creatoriq.cc/4fC1xHk Pinterest: pinterest.com/IvyLaneHomeLLC Please send Partnership Inquiries to [email protected] ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Intro1:42 Remove hardware & clean3:33 Strip dresser7:45 Sanding11:31 Finish plan discussion13:51 Green dye stain16:25 Dye stain issues19:38 Diluted dye for drawers21:24 Pivot to toning24:40 Toning drawers29:00 Polyurethane29:57 Clean hardware30:25 Final seal coats30:55 Polish & seal hardware31:49 Line drawers✨ Final Reveal #FurnitureRefinishing #FrenchProvincial #CherryWood #DyeStain #ToningWood #FurnitureMakeover #WoodFinishing #VintageFurniture #DIYFurniture #IvyLaneHome