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I teach furniture refinishing so you can start with confidence.
đź“”Author of 8 refinishing books
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06/26/2026

What a huge change for this beat up dresser I found on Facebook marketplace. The naked wood feet were a hard yes for most or a definite no for some. Which do you like?

Custom color made from Oyster and Restoration Bronze. I call it Oyster Bronze!

Want to learn more about furniture refinishing? My refinishing guides may be just the place to start! From beginning guides to custom finishes. Check them out on my website. Https://www.olivestreetdesigns.com/ebooks

06/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who has purchased a refinishing guide. It’s so amazing hearing all the feedback about how they have helped you kickstart your refinishing journey, whether it’s for yourself, a hobby or a full fledged business. Hearing all the feedback and seeing all the projects you’ve worked on is so amazing!! I’m glad you’re enjoying them and that they’ve been helpful.
If you’d like more information about furniture refinishing, I have a full suite of refinishing guides at https://www.olivestreetdesigns.com/ebooks

When they have all the right curves! This set just blew me away. I loved the design, but the condition of it was awful...
06/26/2026

When they have all the right curves! This set just blew me away. I loved the design, but the condition of it was awful. Watch how this came back to life! https://facebook.com/reel/1636013004267384/

Paint and stain combinations are so classic and timeless.

Want to learn proper staining techniques?
https://www.olivestreetdesigns.com/staining-guide
My Complete Guide to Staining Furniture covers everything from wood preparation and color selection to application, correction, and finishing techniques.

06/26/2026

Refinish & Profit: Real Money Breakdowns

This is a short series where I break down the money side of furniture refinishing — the time, the costs, and what a project actually pays. Not just the technique, but the business side, so you can make informed decisions about what’s worth your time.

In this video, I’m breaking down a vintage five-drawer dresser that was gifted to me, making my purchase cost zero. I walk through the total hours invested, the materials used, and how I think about profit and hourly wage on a real project.

I track all of this using a simple worksheet I created to log time, costs, and profit for each piece. I’ve made that tracking sheet available on my website for anyone who wants to break down their own projects the same way.

Grab a quick copy of the tracking sheet on my website https://www.olivestreetdesigns.com/product-page/refinishing-cost-and-design-sheet

That’s Refinish & Profit — real numbers, real time, and a clear picture of the money side of furniture refinishing. Hope that helps.

If you enjoy furniture flips, makeovers, and DIY furniture refinishing, you’re in the right place. For a deeper dive into learning the full refinishing process, download my eBook: BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO FURNITURE REFINISHING. Available on OliveStreetDesigns.com . Follow along with Olive Street Designs across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for tutorials, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes projects.

06/26/2026

This project was supposed to be an easy makeover — a simple custom repaint. But as anyone who refinishes furniture knows, some pieces have other plans.

The original scope was straightforward: tighten a loose top, remove a few decorative details for a cleaner aesthetic, repaint the existing black finish into a rich, true black, and update the piece with champagne bronze hardware. I started with basic repairs, removed the hardware, filled in some routed details, and began prepping for paint.

That’s when the chalk paint nightmare revealed itself.

As soon as I started sanding, the existing chalk paint began chipping and lifting unevenly across the surface. There was no way to paint over it without risking future failure, so what was meant to be a quick prep turned into hours of sanding and stripping just to get back to a stable foundation. It was a bit frustrating, very time-consuming, but completely unavoidable if I wanted a professional, long-lasting finish.

After what felt like forever, the piece was finally prepped properly and ready for the spray tent. I applied primer, followed by a deep, rich black paint and a protective topcoat. I truly thought I was finished — until disaster struck again.

When it came time to install the new hardware, I realized the holes I drilled didn’t match the spread of the new pulls. Ugh. That meant filling the holes again, sanding, and sending the piece back into the spray tent because the fresh finish had been compromised.

Once everything was corrected, I finally installed the champagne bronze hardware. The end result is a beautifully refinished piece with a smooth, durable black finish that looks exactly as it should — clean, classic, and elevated.

This makeover is a perfect reminder that furniture refinishing isn’t always quick or easy, even when it looks that way at the start. Sometimes doing it right means slowing down, fixing the problems you uncover, and trusting the process — even when it tests your patience.

If you’re curious what really goes on behind the scenes of a “simple” furniture makeover, this video shows it all from start to finish.

If you enjoy furniture flips, makeovers, and DIY furniture refinishing, you’re in the right place. For a deeper dive into learning the full refinishing process, download my eBook:
BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO FURNITURE REFINISHING.
Available at https://www.olivestreetdesigns.com/beginnersguide

Amazon Storefront – Lists of my favorite products!
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Painted in Bohld Black by Farmhouse Evolution
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Products:
Krud Kutter Degreaser
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Sanding Nets
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Diablo Sanding block
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Bondo
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Wood glue
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Syringes
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Bent tip needles
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Paint Stripper
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Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty
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Sanding Pads
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Poly Brushes
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Topcoat
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K***s with backplate
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Long Pulls
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Equipment:
Sprayer
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SurfPrep Detail Sander Use the link or code OLIVEST for a discount https://surfprepsanding.com/product/3x4-electric-ray-sanders?aff=181Furniture
Cordless Screwdriver
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Mini vacuum
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Bar Clamps
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T10 Torx bit
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Countersink bit
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Carbide Scraper
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Detail Carbide Scraper
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Contour Sanding Blocks
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Dollies
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Large Spray Tent
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DISCOUNT CODES – use these codes or links to save with every order!
Farmhouse Paint
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Fusion Mineral Paint
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My favorite detail sander Use the link or code OLIVEST for a discount https://surfprepsanding.com/product/3x4-electric-ray-sanders?aff=181

06/26/2026

Sometimes you take feedback. Sometimes you test it. Results unchanged.

When Ken said I should wear makeup “for my channel” I went all in.

One of my favorites of all time. American of Martinsville - Removed drawer face trim to achieve a modern aesthetic. Can ...
06/25/2026

One of my favorites of all time. American of Martinsville - Removed drawer face trim to achieve a modern aesthetic. Can you believe I didn't film an of this?? Wow, how things have changed. At least I have a few pictures. Maybe I can re-create this someday if I come across this one again. Enjoy!

Painted in a custom color I created that I call OYSTER BRONZE
Saman Whole Wheat stain on top.

Before and AFTER
06/25/2026

Before and AFTER

06/25/2026

From Mystery Piece to Statement Dresser | Custom Makeover

When I picked up this piece on Facebook Marketplace, it was a bit of a mystery. It looked like it may have once had cabinet doors on the front—and possibly even a hutch or TV cabinet sitting on top. Whatever its past life was, it left behind some serious damage: deep gouges across the top, missing drawer guides, and plenty of areas that needed filling and repair.

But underneath all that wear? Solid wood, a great shape, and so much potential.
After patching the gouges and filling in the areas where the doors used to be, I replaced the broken drawer guide and drilled new holes for updated hardware. Then came the fun part: color.
I custom-mixed a rich, moody green—funny enough, it perfectly matched my shirt that day—and it turned out to be just right for this transformation.
Once it was in the spray tent, I applied a bonding primer... which, as always, revealed even more imperfections. So it was back to filling and sanding before the final paint went on. Two coats of that custom green, with detailed touch-ups in between, followed by multiple layers of protective topcoat for durability and depth.
Once dry, I added sleek new gold hardware—and just like that, this forgotten piece has been reimagined as a bold, beautiful dresser with a whole new purpose.
Thank you for watching! Be sure to like and subscribe for more furniture transformations, behind-the-scenes refinishing tips, and design inspiration.
Watch the full transformation to see how this piece came together from start to finish. https://youtu.be/K0P70v0nsSY

Lists of my favorite products are on my Amazon Page!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/olive.street.designs

Products:

Krud Kutter Degreaser
https://amzn.to/4hsPZXL
Bondo
https://amzn.to/3FY2Tj5
Bondo Spot Putty
https://amzn.to/447eyFy
Sanding Block
https://amzn.to/3T9S9kD
Sanding Nets
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Sandpaper
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Stix Primer
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Topcoat
https://amzn.to/3PUJy3i
Sanding Pads
https://amzn.to/3TtxYiG
Poly Brushes
https://amzn.to/3CFyxAa
K***s
https://amzn.to/4nmV1Z2
5 inch Pulls
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Equipment:
SurfPrep Detail Sander
Https://surfprepsanding.com/product/sanding-system-kits/?aff=181
Paint Sprayer
https://amzn.to/3EdRYQX
Cordless Screwdriver
https://amzn.to/42P52GQ
Furniture Dollies
https://amzn.to/4ix6qSP
Spray Tent
https://amzn.to/4hfMhk3

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