r/FurniturePainting

I was actually on the hunt for a curbside rescue when I came across this vintage waterfall dresser at my local Restore for just $10. At that price, I couldn't leave it behind!

I've painted quite a few waterfall dressers over the years, and every time I find one, I have mixed feelings about them. 😄 But this one reminded me that sometimes the best makeovers come from keeping things simple.

Instead of using lots of techniques, I went back to the basics with good prep, one beautiful paint color, and a little gilding wax to freshen up the original hardware. It completely changed the look while still letting the dresser keep its vintage charm.

I shared the entire makeover, along with all the products and steps I used, if anyone is interested in seeing the process:

https://salvagedinspirations.com/back-to-basics-painted-furniture-flip-10-waterfall-dresser/

I'd love to know... do you usually paint waterfall dressers, keep the wood, or do a combination of both? I'm always curious to see how everyone approaches these pieces!

I love a good earthy green but I'm not sure which one to choose

What you guys think? 1 or 2

Thank you

Beautiful wood tone I did a strip paint wash and Protection with bras knobs

What do you all think of this new look?

Removing previous steps: At first tried using just acetone but the stain didn't budge,so I used a paint/stain stripper after that I went back in with the acetone then sanded in grit order 80-120-180-220.

Last two slides are the before pictures. Been looking for a place to put all of my jewelry but didn’t want to buy anything expensive. Hit the jackpot with this one, used to be 45 dollars and was on clearance at Walmart for 13.50. Painted it with acrylics and I love how it turned out :)

I kind of want to add more to the front and sides, maybe birds or something on the very top, right now it’s just splattered silver paint to look like a night sky, but not much else. I also may just keep it as is, I think either way it’s definitely an upgrade from before. Anyway let me know your thoughts!

First time ever painting furniture. Wanted to upcycle my old dresser instead of throwing it out.