tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post4607822550990834701..comments2024-03-25T09:47:32.031-04:00Comments on Remodelando la Casa: Vintage Sideboard Buffet MakeoverCristina Garayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-361681935315192852015-09-08T19:02:39.889-04:002015-09-08T19:02:39.889-04:00The transformation is amazing! I can only imagine...The transformation is amazing! I can only imagine how rewarding it was to see the dirt come off. I may have to try my hand at something like this.Katihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141182408126879329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-35617828737862734982015-09-08T13:37:14.453-04:002015-09-08T13:37:14.453-04:00Wow, you did a beautiful job restoring the lustre ...Wow, you did a beautiful job restoring the lustre of the wood on this piece! Sounds like a lot of work but well worth it in the end. Talk about a fabulous CL find!Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-23424954355540260202015-09-08T09:07:39.779-04:002015-09-08T09:07:39.779-04:00Esos son los trabajos que a mi me gustan , ya que ...Esos son los trabajos que a mi me gustan , ya que yo suelo también recuperar muebles ,, ese bufet quedo como nuevo y me encanta el acabado que le diste , parece una pieza recién salida de una tienda decorayadorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16950746987314424362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-15959769584332878372015-09-06T13:06:18.947-04:002015-09-06T13:06:18.947-04:00That is one of the prettiest pieces I have ever se...That is one of the prettiest pieces I have ever seen on the Internet. Thank goodness you decided not to paint it. And thanks for the tip on using Barkeepers Friend to remove tarnish. I had no idea.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751108523491481888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-64309411693527429862015-09-06T11:20:19.267-04:002015-09-06T11:20:19.267-04:00Thanks Karen! Those are the right words: Lots of e...Thanks Karen! Those are the right words: Lots of elbow grease!Cristina Garayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-46117445676967404632015-09-06T11:17:31.920-04:002015-09-06T11:17:31.920-04:00Hi Vanessa, yeah, those two product are great to r...Hi Vanessa, yeah, those two product are great to remove the old poly, you can re-stain or leave the wood as is, but you do need to seal it. you can use wax, tung oil or poly. In my opinion wax and Tung oil are not as strong as poly to protect them, but I like the soft sheen they give the wood, a more natural feel. You have to re-apply the wax and/or the Tung oil perhaps every year to keep the wood protected. I would begin working on the smallest project, in your case, the night stand. ;)Cristina Garayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-63843414582640767402015-09-06T11:05:19.772-04:002015-09-06T11:05:19.772-04:00I would love to see your bathroom renovation, Anne...I would love to see your bathroom renovation, Annet! I'm pretty sure you can easily get rid of the stain they have with those two products I used on my piece, the trick would be on what do you want to use to seal the wood. I used the Tung oil because it really is fool proof but I don't know is if it's OK to use it in a bathroom.Cristina Garayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-38009584257447083982015-09-06T08:55:18.385-04:002015-09-06T08:55:18.385-04:00OH MY GOODNESS! I've used similar pieces in my...OH MY GOODNESS! I've used similar pieces in my bathroom renovation (turned a desk into the vanity and the matching dresser is the linen cupboard) but same as your piece - they don't look bad from far but up close they don't look in great shape. I've been completely reluctant to touch them because I'm scared to damage the inlaid veneer. <br />So now what I might do instead is find another piece, test it on that, and then go to these pieces (because if I mess up on these ones, then i have to redo my bathroom...)<br />Annethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277567837590067506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-57283308655092626082015-09-06T05:20:25.948-04:002015-09-06T05:20:25.948-04:00Cristina,
Can you use those two product on all woo...Cristina,<br />Can you use those two product on all wood stain surface to remove the sealent, dirty and stain? I have three pieces of wood furniture I don't want to paint a chalk paint on but I would like to clean them up and if I have too restain the pieces. Can I use the same steps you did here? Also, to seal the pieces should I use tung oil or water proof poly? By the way, the pieces are a dining table, dresser and night stand. Thank youVanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773180367875733720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-90189742634173904732015-09-04T09:37:31.035-04:002015-09-04T09:37:31.035-04:00Great project, I love the transition from worn to ...Great project, I love the transition from worn to fabulous!<br />Have a lovely weekend,<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-49715371874703413032015-09-04T08:08:32.515-04:002015-09-04T08:08:32.515-04:00Oh my goodness! That is amazing! What a piece of f...Oh my goodness! That is amazing! What a piece of furniture! You did a great job on refurnishing it. At looks brand new!<br />Teak furniture are very hip in Norway, where I come from, right now. But this was a special one. In fact, a lot of my first times refinishing furniture, where teak furniture:)Tonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418727568978024988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-18283956860027965792015-09-02T18:43:49.479-04:002015-09-02T18:43:49.479-04:00That turned out fantastic. Amazing what a lot of ...That turned out fantastic. Amazing what a lot of elbow grease can uncover. A beautiful piece of furniture my friend! Cheers.Feral Turtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748514235712998266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-32978393292432183882015-09-02T15:56:26.453-04:002015-09-02T15:56:26.453-04:00Wow! Looks perfect Cristina! Another great job!Wow! Looks perfect Cristina! Another great job!Vel Cristehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296838254480885046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-14702957781352468002015-09-02T09:41:03.576-04:002015-09-02T09:41:03.576-04:00It is indeed...that is the wonderful thing about t...It is indeed...that is the wonderful thing about the blogosphere...you can find so much information. Unfortunately, some is just flat wrong!!! Weren't you just amazed at how easy stripping it was with this formula...I wish I could take full credit but I found it somewhere online...have no idea where! But it works so well! And I use old "nut picks" to scrap out tight corners! I think toothpicks might work as well! I am so glad to see that you used the tung oil finish. Little hint...about every 1-2 years I take a piece of 0000 steel wool, rub down the tops, wipe it with tack cloth and then apply another coat of oil...freshens and brightens and removes any scratches or wear. I have kitties...scratches just melt away! SOOOOO much better than poly! Again....AWESOMENESS!!!<br />beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456474691045768119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-11996614692919817032015-09-02T08:32:45.924-04:002015-09-02T08:32:45.924-04:00Thanks Beck! I wouldn't have done it without a...Thanks Beck! I wouldn't have done it without all your wonderful info. Yeah, the stripping process for this piece was easy and again you're totally right about the sanding. I'm now ready to tackle the other table I left in the garage, as they said, knowledge is power. Now I know what to do with that. :)Cristina Garayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-91595353266198887242015-09-02T08:22:23.394-04:002015-09-02T08:22:23.394-04:00Thanks Christina! It's dirty work but it was a...Thanks Christina! It's dirty work but it was all so worth it.Cristina Garayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-66442330689711982892015-09-02T08:14:10.875-04:002015-09-02T08:14:10.875-04:00:) Thanks Mindi!:) Thanks Mindi!Cristina Garayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-76847238295515120282015-09-02T08:13:14.375-04:002015-09-02T08:13:14.375-04:00hehehe, I like that title, but no, I'm not the...hehehe, I like that title, but no, I'm not there yet, Jaime! Let's say I'm a very patient person. Thanks for your kind words. ;)Cristina Garayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-22881360385843785422015-09-02T08:07:47.413-04:002015-09-02T08:07:47.413-04:00Thanks Julie! It was my first time using Tung Oil ...Thanks Julie! It was my first time using Tung Oil and I love the subtle sheen and feel it gives the wood. I love painted furniture, it's all the rave right now but for this piece it would've been a sacrilege! :DCristina Garayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16229690505771934030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-64924429354602984482015-09-02T07:44:07.633-04:002015-09-02T07:44:07.633-04:00OMGosh...I can not tell you how jealous I am of th...OMGosh...I can not tell you how jealous I am of this piece...absolutely stunning!!!! And yes, my best guess would be "art deco"...possibly from the 20-30s. This piece is perfect for the stripping process you used. If you had tried to sand the old finish off you would have ruined the veneers. The hardware is simply amazing!!! Outstanding job!!! beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456474691045768119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-73491357190045988422015-09-02T06:32:38.341-04:002015-09-02T06:32:38.341-04:00Cristina, I echo the praise and admiration of Juli...Cristina, I echo the praise and admiration of Julie and Jaime for your hard work to bring this beauty back to her glory. Thank you for all the details on the dirty finish and how you removed it. Absolutely gorgeous piece. ~ Christina in FLqueenopearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09571558913677682583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-42494609888319535282015-09-01T18:51:14.546-04:002015-09-01T18:51:14.546-04:00Oh my gosh!!! Cristina, this is just gorgeous!! ...Oh my gosh!!! Cristina, this is just gorgeous!! You did an amazing job, and the tung oil finish was the perfect choice! I love it, love it, love it! Amazing job!Mindi@MyLove2Createhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13436447612989747237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-51877078185488972112015-09-01T18:34:44.964-04:002015-09-01T18:34:44.964-04:00Cristina you are a master with restoration!! That...Cristina you are a master with restoration!! That takes a huge amount of patience and detailed work, very, very nice job.Jaime Costigliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10768343898567512080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7618114936688162288.post-58711147967290757582015-09-01T18:23:54.822-04:002015-09-01T18:23:54.822-04:00Wow, isn't that wood beautiful the way you fin...Wow, isn't that wood beautiful the way you finished it! I'm so glad you didn't paint it, this is just perfect for that piece.Julie @ followyourheartwoodworkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12186806888262891917noreply@blogger.com