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This custom dresser project was a true lesson in flexibility and craftsmanship! My client had a clear vision: a completely stripped-down, natural wood finish with a lightened tone—no paint. We initially planned to use oxalic acid or wood bleach to achieve that raw, airy look. Everything was going according to plan… until I discovered that the beautifully curved top wasn’t solid wood—it was actually MDF beneath a delicate lattice-style veneer. That discovery completely changed our approach since the edge cannot be stripped to bare. After a few FaceTime calls and some collaborative color consultations, we came up with a brand new plan that would honor the original vision while working with the materials we had. I carefully stripped the entire top using lacquer thinner—very slowly and gently to protect the veneer’s pattern. Then came lots of hand sanding and sponge sanding to maintain control and prevent damage. After multiple applications of wood bleach, we had a beautifully light finish—but it still needed a little something extra. A subtle paint wash added just the right amount of tone without hiding the grain, giving us that perfect light-and-natural look. The rest of the dresser was fully prepped, primed, and painted, then sealed with multiple coats of a durable topcoat for longevity. This solid Hooker Furniture piece went from dark and dingy to bright, modern, and totally refreshed—ready for a new life in my client’s home! If you like these types of makeovers, be sure to follow for more! Painted in Natural Wicker by Benjamin Moore Amazon Storefront – Lists of my favorite products! https://www.amazon.com/shop/olive.street.designs Products: Lacquer thinner https://amzn.to/3XfgmbD Pot Scrubber https://amzn.to/42xT1Fb Contour blocks https://amzn.to/4cNq8rQ Carbide Scraper https://amzn.to/4aF5Kbp Detail Carbide Scraper https://amzn.to/3WTE3WK Wood bleach https://amzn.to/4cckajV Masking Paper https://amzn.to/4hziVgH 20mL Syringe https://amzn.to/4cTm3m7 Stix Primer https://amzn.to/4josSii Sandpaper https://amzn.to/4jKO2Yn Topcoat https://amzn.to/3PUJy3i Sanding Pads https://amzn.to/3TtxYiG Poly Brushes https://amzn.to/3CFyxAa Shellac Primer Spray https://amzn.to/4kbd2aD Equipment: Paint Sprayer https://amzn.to/3EdRYQX Cordless Screwdriver https://amzn.to/42P52GQ Furniture Dollies https://amzn.to/4ix6qSP Spray Tent https://amzn.to/4hfMhk3 Connect with me: https://www.facebook.com/olive.street.designs https://www.instagram.com/olive.street.designs https://www.tiktok.com/@olive.street.designs https://youtube.com/@olive.street.designs #FurnitureRefinishing #VintageFurniture #UpcycledFurniture #DIYFurniture #FurnitureTransformation #PaintedFurniture #ChalkPaint #FurnitureRestoration #ThriftFlip #FurnitureFlip #CustomFurniture #DresserMakeover #FurnitureRestoration #HookerFurniture #BeforeAndAfter #WoodBleachFinish #ModernVintage #RefinishedFurniture #tarifffree #OliveStreetDesigns @WagnerPainting Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:50 Stripping 08:10 Sanding 10:45 Wood Bleaching 12:51 Paint Wash 14:39 Paint Prep 16:28 Primer and Paint 22:25 Topcoat 24:56 Final Reveal