Kristin Lia Restoration

I cannot believe that it took me so long to finish this incredible dresser 😍. I love the grain, the paint accent and the different wood grains!

Materials:

• Cleaner (non wood surfaces): Rustoleum’s Krud Kutter
• Wood sealant: Osmo Polyx-Oil Tints in Honey
• Wood sealant: Osmo Polyx-Oil Clear in Matte
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• Paint accent: Country Chic Paint – Dark Roast
• Wood touch-ups: Coconix Furniture Repair Paint

Tools used:

• SurfPrep 3″X4″ electric ray sander
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• Dewalt 5″ random orbit sander, variable speed
• Dewalt cordless vacuum
• Mozart P1 Precision Knife
• Staalmeester pointed sash brush
• Country Chic Paint Artist Detail brush
• Elite small round (ring) brush
• Elite washi tape
• Osmo microfibre roller
• Osmo roller tray
• Osmo Superpad
• Osmo pad holder
• Tack cloth
• Bar rags
• Safety gear- respirator, ear protection, anti-vibration gloves, Suadex safety boots
• 2000 grit sand paper and sanding block

How I refinished this piece:

*When scrolling through on your desktop, click on the black slide to start and pause the videos*

How I prepped this piece:

1. 🦺 Started by putting on my Suadex safety boots (I’m trying to get better at this!)
2. 🪛 Put the piece on its side and tried to remove the bas (Spoiler alert ‼️- it did not come off so I resecured all the nails!)
3. 🏝️ Sanded all the flat surfaces with my Dewalt random orbit sander using 100 grit on medium speed; smoothed with 150
4. ⏲️ Fast forward 1.5 months and I did all the detail sanding
5. 🏖️ Using my Surfprep 3×4 electric ray sander with its 5mm ProFoam pad in medium, was able to remove the finish from all the curved edges and tight corners
6. 📌 Removed all the dust from the wood surfaces with a tack cloth
7. 🧼 Thoroughly cleaned inside frame and on the insides and outsides of the drawers with Rustoleum’s Krud Kutter
8. 💦 Rinsed it with clean water and new rag to remove any remaining residue

How I applied the paint accent:

1. 📼 Taped off the areas I was going to be painting with Elite washi tape; I love this tape because it gives me crisp lines without having to wet or apply poly to the edges
2. 🔪 Used my Mozart P1 Precision Knife to ensure that the tape was smoothly cut along the groove line
3. 🪵 Also chose to create an accent on a small area around the top edge
4. 🖌️📐 Chose to apply with my Staalmeester pointed sash brush because the tip really helped get in that grooved area
5. ☕️ I love how Country Chic Paint’s Dark Roast perfectly complements the walnut wood; also used the CCP Artist Detail brush to get in this tight spots and corners
6. 3️⃣ Overall applied 3 thin coats and applied the last one with a flashlight 🔦 so that I didn’t miss any spots
7. 📼 Removed the tape and realized it was the best decision to paint these accent areas!

How I applied the Osmo products to seal both the wood and the paint:

1. 📌 Removed the dust with a tack cloth
2. 🪵 Applied Osmo’s Polyx-Oil Tints in Honey to the walnut, elm and painted surfaces
3. 💍 Used an Elite ring brush and microfibre roller to apply
4. 💨 Let dry for 24 hours
5. 🏝️ Lightly sanded with 400 grit foam pad
6. 📌 Removed dust with a tack cloth
7. 🪵 Applied Osmo Polyx-Oil in Clear
8. 💨 Let dry overnight but only 8-10 hours required
9. 🏝️ Lightly sanded again with 400 grit foam pad
10. 📌 Removed dust with a tack cloth
11. 🎨 Touched up a couple of spots using Coconix Furniture Repair Paint
12. 🆑 Buffed in Polyx-Oil Clear using an Osmo SuperPad

How I finished up the piece:

1. 🪛 Reinstalled middle support leg
2. 👴🏻 Used Grandpa Ernie’s sanding method for all the wood surfaces for a “smooth like butter 🧈” finish; let me know if you need a further explanation 😃
3. 📼 Removed the tape
4. 📍 Put all the drawers back in their proper locations

Conclusion:

This Bassett dresser is stunning. Seeing that wood grain emerge after removing the original finish is always a highlight for me and this did not disappoint! A true beauty 🥰

Here are some other in-depth videos outlining the process – step by step with my daily commentary!

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