How to Strip Paint from Wooden Furniture

When I brought this old painted wooden dresser home from the Restore a couple of months ago I had NO idea what I would find underneath all that paint. I'm still SHOCKED by the grain I uncovered after removing the paint. I had to prep the dresser, apply stripper and removed all the paint before treating the entire piece of furniture with tung oil. I love how a thrifted treasure can be such a work of art with a little elbow grease!
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[sharonnelson]

So glad to see someone getting rid of the paint and letting that gorgeous wood shine!

[crazybonz]

finally! somebody went the right way and stripped paint instead of applying. so refreshing!

[chefclementine]

Omg you are a life saver! I HATE that literally almost every home for sale on the market, people thinking painting their old cabinets WHITE is OK. Like. If you have a good colored wood, DO NOT COVER THAT UP! Wood is so beautiful! You save me lots of time brainstorming when I decide on my new house. Plus all white in a home makes it look sterile and lab-like. Gross!!!

[rosieshere]

What a treasure under all that White paint

[aaronrossell]

It's utterly criminal that someone would paint over that veneer. Gorgeous. Thank you for this!

[kristinpothast]

I can't believe that gorgeous wood was painted over! It looked like junk before and now it's an heirloom.

[m.h.]

WOW! What an outstanding beautiful job!! This morning, I wanted to cry, after I'd begun to strip my dresser from its white chalk paint! "It's too much a huge job, " I said. But 3 years ago, It was my own idea to paint them! I've changed my mind and want my wood-look back! You've given me hope!! Thanks!! I think I can do this...Let's hope. You made it seem so easy!!

[bettegregory]

Thank you Jesus! So wonderful to see that BEAUTIFUL WOOD! Thank you! Thank you!

[pamschonfarber]

This is so nice to see a redo of furniture brought back to its original state, especially such beautiful wood grain, the glass knobs add such class to the piece also, I don't know how anyone could have painted that dresser in the 1st place. CRAZY

[theIdlecrane]

this looks like Brazilian Rosewood. Excellent finish, well done!

[jerridelgado]

Such beautiful wood. Why would anyone ever paint this in the first place. Love it!!!

[mykingofkings]

Who in their right mind would cover up that beautiful wood??... It's absolutely beautiful, now it has been restored to it's former glory, well done on this project, you did a wonderful job, it looks stunning.

[UIAL]

Very rare to see a reverse paint job!! So wonderful to see furnitures true color being appreciated.

[hersoulsetonfire]

one of the best videos I have watched as a first time paint stripper.

[kokeshidoll]

So nice to see the new trend to strip off all the paint madness that has been going on for several years now. Not all wood furniture is beautiful, but this certainly is and I'm so happy to see that fantastic wood grain brought back to life. I would jump at the chance to have this in my home!

[preppingforbeginners]

Beautiful finished product!!! Inspiring for this 43 yr old man
I never did these types of projects till coming across these types of videos
I actually started getting into investing and being a obsessed type person I wanted to have a area at home I could sit learn and focus on investing into.what in.interested in and I found a free corner desk for my dining room my wife incurouged me to sand it and stain it turned out to come together very nice
And these videos with that desk has got me catching a diy bug !!! This.is good.for.me to.stay home save money stay busy sober and focused on positive things!!!


I appreciate the time you put into.your content thanks

[chobochobobulo]

THANK YOU
for acknowledging the beautiful wood!

[victoriacozadd]

Thank you for refinishing to the natural wood. My favorite.

[Goiriath]

This is one of the most satisfying paint stripping videos

[conscience-commenter]

Thank you for putting in the time to restore that dresser properly. The book matched grain looks beautiful .