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It's a standard old 8 drawer dresser (41x42x18). Solid color with the handles a different color. I honestly have no idea how long it takes to do something like that, haha.
The folks have a shop where they sell refinished furniture and it all looked much better than I could do. But the price still seems about $50 out of my comfort zone, I'm wondering if I am just being cheap or if that's a reasonable cost.
How much would a new one that is aprox the same cost?
We were looking at getting an IKEA dresser before my Dad let us know he was getting rid of his, and it was about $300. This is probably much better construction, to be fair.
It's a standard old 8 drawer dresser (41x42x18). Solid color with the handles a different color. I honestly have no idea how long it takes to do something like that, haha.
The folks have a shop where they sell refinished furniture and it all looked much better than I could do. But the price still seems about $50 out of my comfort zone, I'm wondering if I am just being cheap or if that's a reasonable cost.
is it currently painted, or it is stained/varnished?
my wife flips furniture for fun (and profit!) and in her experience the people who own/run stores think their leno don't stink and over-charge by huge margins. the hardest part of that job will be sanding down whatever is currently the outer layer of the dresser. If it is already painted and you just want it a different color, that may not be necessary unless the current paint job is peeling/crappy, etc. (though sanding first will yield the absolute best results) If there is a varnish on there it will probably need to be sanded down otherwise the paint won't really take and it will look bad. sanding can be a pain without an electric sander or a large open (outdoor) area for all the sand dust to go . I wouldn't pay someone $150 just to paint that dresser; it is pretty small and would take about half an hour per coat (number of coats dependent on the new and old color and its coverage). if they are going to sand it down and actually refinish th epiece, then $150 may be worth it. is it an antique? solid wood?
It's solid wood & may be antique, it came from one of my grandmothers. It's unpainted wood but I think it has some sort of stain or varnish on it, definitely not naked unfinished wood. Some of the youtube videos I've seen with similar looking furniture say that a primer is enough to get the paint to stick, but I clearly have no real idea
I really want to DIY it and save the $, but I know I'll be frustrated if I spend about half that amount in supplies and it looks like Monie's painter did it.
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How much would a new one that is aprox the same cost?
We were looking at getting an IKEA dresser before my Dad let us know he was getting rid of his, and it was about $300. This is probably much better construction, to be fair.
is it currently painted, or it is stained/varnished?
my wife flips furniture for fun (and profit!) and in her experience the people who own/run stores think their leno don't stink and over-charge by huge margins. the hardest part of that job will be sanding down whatever is currently the outer layer of the dresser. If it is already painted and you just want it a different color, that may not be necessary unless the current paint job is peeling/crappy, etc. (though sanding first will yield the absolute best results) If there is a varnish on there it will probably need to be sanded down otherwise the paint won't really take and it will look bad. sanding can be a pain without an electric sander or a large open (outdoor) area for all the sand dust to go . I wouldn't pay someone $150 just to paint that dresser; it is pretty small and would take about half an hour per coat (number of coats dependent on the new and old color and its coverage). if they are going to sand it down and actually refinish th epiece, then $150 may be worth it. is it an antique? solid wood?
It's solid wood & may be antique, it came from one of my grandmothers. It's unpainted wood but I think it has some sort of stain or varnish on it, definitely not naked unfinished wood. Some of the youtube videos I've seen with similar looking furniture say that a primer is enough to get the paint to stick, but I clearly have no real idea
I really want to DIY it and save the $, but I know I'll be frustrated if I spend about half that amount in supplies and it looks like Monie's painter did it.
do you have a specific color in mind, or just want two tone? Lowes/home depot have an area in the paint section that you can get quarts or gallons for <$5 because the color/tint/finish didn't come out as the customer wanted or whatever, and they just want to get rid of it. you aren't garaunteed the color you want, but they aren't ugly colors.
for a dresser that size though, you won't need more than a quart (we just repainted our double sink vanity with about 3/4 of a quart). if the dresser has been stained, but still looks and feels natural with no glossy sheen (generally from waterproof stain or poly coat), no tacky or "plastic-y" feel to it (varnish, wax, or poly coat) then you should be able to get by with primer and paint and no sanding. for a no-sand job, don't get a paint and primer in one. the initial primer coat will help cover the stain and make a nicer surface for the paint to adhere to. plus you can then keep remaining primer and use it for other jobs without having to use the same paint color. start by just buying a quart of primer and a sample of the color you want (~$5). if the sides of the drawers have been stained to match the rest of the dresser, you can test to see the primer and paint on these areas before you get started on the whole thing. if it holds, then you can go get a quart of your color and paint the thing.
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How much would a new one that is aprox the same cost?
We were looking at getting an IKEA dresser before my Dad let us know he was getting rid of his, and it was about $300. This is probably much better construction, to be fair.
So half the price of a new one. And the people who would be refinishing it do good work? Cause if so go with the $150. The thing has a story the other is just Ikea. My 2 cents
and honestly i'll eat both, but i'd choose waffles if i had too. i rarely eat breakfast though
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Seriously, I love all foods that require syrup, but I LOVE breakfast. And I am trying to get my bonnaroo schedule together to show my guy since he is offshore.
I'm having a panic attack. I hate schedule releases.
No panic attacks. Its really not as bad as they are making it out to be. There are conflicts like always, but the biggest thing that bothers me is the large gaps between music I want to see. It will be ok.
I'm having a panic attack. I hate schedule releases.
No panic attacks. Its really not as bad as they are making it out to be. There are conflicts like always, but the biggest thing that bothers me is the large gaps between music I want to see. It will be ok.
saturday evening is an atrocity, for sure. but otherwise it's pretty manageable.
Post by heyyitskait on Apr 22, 2015 12:37:38 GMT -5
I feel like I eat salads with my hands more than with a fork. Like, right now, i have a fork but nothing wants to get stabbed with the prongs so I'm just picking leaves of spinach and croutons up with my fingers and putting them on the fork.
Orange County is a scary place for liberals. It's at the opposite end of the political spectrum from the Bay Area. I spoke at a seminar at a law school there last year. My topic was whether CA's employment laws drive business away. Usually, when I'm on a panel, there are people presenting opposing views. Not this time. Everyone was pro-business, anti-regulation. So I diverged from my PowerPoint presentation to discuss the benefits of living in a state that is a leader in protecting employee rights, consumer rights, and the environment. Reactions were mixed, but I said things that I felt needed to be said.
I'm having a panic attack. I hate schedule releases.
You'll be fine! There are some bad conflicts, but nothing that shouldn't have been expected. At least you'll be able to lay down in the field and relax in between sets if you get too anxious .
After missing the past three weeks bc of spring break & my girlchella trip (all planned but still), I couldn't bail on my computer class kids again. So I went on over this afternoon. Wasn't feeling too great, so I gave them free time instead of doing our lesson. They picked games to play, all fine, but one kid asked if he could get on the NASA website. I love him.