DIY Veneer: Restore Your Mid-Century Modern Dresser

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• TH

  @thefurnituredoctor · 11 months ago · pinned

  List of supplies used - <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-26197672">https://go.shopmy.us/p-26197672</a>

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• JW

  @JW-uy8ej · 1 year ago

  Beautiful! Some things to consider for next time: <br>1. Matching up your veneer so that the grain flows from one drawer to the next. Maybe even try clamping your drawers together (might need a spacer between them to make this work) and placing your veneer across both drawers at the same time. That way you ensure that the grain is perfect from one drawer to the next. &nbsp;<br>2. Take into consideration the difference in thickness when adding veneer. Note how your drawer handles fit before placing the veneer; afterwards they were inset the thickness of the veneer. It doesn’t look bad, but may cause problems with break out as the drawers are opened/closed. <br>Your dresser looks fabulous and you’re such a hard worker! These suggestions might help you to elevate your pieces to allow for a higher asking price. Little details sometimes make a world of difference! I’m looking forward to seeing more flips from you!❤

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• VI

  @Vineshsingh-vhs · 1 year ago

  Great attention to detail ... the hard work did pay off the dresser looks amazing 👌

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• KS

  @KSpra2024 · 1 year ago

  Hey! &nbsp;No constructive criticism. &nbsp;I appreciate seeing how you revaneered this piece. &nbsp; I&apos;ve watched others do it and I&apos;m hoping someday I&apos;ll have a chance to try it. &nbsp; I agree, &nbsp;it&apos;s not cheap 😂 &nbsp;Anyway, it looks beautiful. &nbsp; Thanks for sharing!

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• HI

  @HisBlueEyedBlondie · 11 months ago

  Lilly, so happy to see you doing more long form videos! &nbsp;Ive been watching you for forever and just wanted to say thanks for putting in the work so we can learn. &nbsp;Phenomenal finished piece!!

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• CH

  @chrisbeattie5688 · 9 months ago

  Kudos to you for just trying new techniques and processes, I’ve been furniture making and carpentry for a long time and I’m absolutely impressed with all your self taught knowledge. I will say one thing, we call it edge banding, not banding veneer. And smart use of the roller, the self adhesive veneer is activated from friction, so smart move.

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• BE

  @Bekind79 · 1 year ago

  Wow what a super incredible after! &nbsp;That looks so nice sis

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• DI

  @DigsRetro · 1 day ago

  This is beautiful, and I think you could easily get between $1100 and $1600, but I would line the drawers with some cool retro wallpaper first and also condition the drawer sides plus wax the glides.💕

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• VE

  @veronicarusso5564 · 3 months ago

  Hi Lilly, I love how this dresser came out. You did a great job for your first full piece. I have been watching your videos, I hit liked but forgot to comment.

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• TI

  @tinamcelyea5972 · 9 days ago

  I read somewhere that you can use a rolling pin when adhering the veneer. This would help cover more square foot in the end. Looks great.

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  @itsamerrylife9128 · 2 days ago

  I definitely like that you’re sharing what day you’re on. I’m thinking of trying my own piece and I was wondering what might be a realistic time frame…

• IA

  @iamyourfuture808 · 4 days ago

  Going forward, when applying edging trim, lay the cabinet on its back so you are applying pressure horizontally and not vertically. Much easier. &nbsp;😊

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