New Bedroom!

[LadyDeWinter]

Awww, MissNeecerie, I am totally jealous. Great buy :eusa_clap

 

[dakotanorth]

Refurbished waterfall

Nice work! I had a really bad one that I had to reveneer- harder than I expected. Luckily I had veneer that was pretreated with contact cement.
Word of advice- avoid chemical stripping, reveneering, etc at all costs....

 

[Forgotten Man]

:eusa_clap

Good job! It pays to be a graigslist shopper!

VIVA LA RESTORE-A-FINISH!!! It truly is an amazing product, I know, I use it!

FM~

 

[Feraud]

Is this the product line you used?
I have a desk that needs some serious tlc.

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Is this the product line you used?
I have a desk that needs some serious tlc.

Oh indeed that is it....pick the color -closest- but still lighter then your actual finish color....and voila..

 

[Feraud]

Thank you.
My desk is similar in wood color and condition to your piece. I have been putting off refinishing it but am now inspired.

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Thank you.
My desk is similar in wood color and condition to your piece. I have been putting off refinishing it but am now inspired.

If its similar color..then you want the golden oak...

 

[Lauren]

WOOHOO! Restore-A-Finish is the miracle product! I love that stuff! Just open the windows first, not like me... hehehehe!

Your set is to die for and I can't wait to come see it all in person! Loves!

 

[BeBopBaby]

Very nice set! I've been wanting a waterfall front set and post has made me renew my search with added vigor.

I'm off after work to look at a complete 1930s waterfall front bedroom set that I found on Craigs List for $100. That's right - a complete set for $100. The seller said the first person to give her $100 can have it. I need everyone to send me good vibes so that I make it before someone else does!!!! The set is about a half hour away in an area I'm not familiar with, so I'm nervous about finding the house. Everyone, cross your fingers for me and send me some FL mojo!

 

[BeBopBaby]

I'm worried about the dresser though - it's missing a handle. Do you think it is worth trying to find a new handle? The owner suggested taking a handle off of the vanity and then putting new similar handles on the vanity.
Also, she said that the dresser tops and around the handles are scratched up. I think the scratches can be fixed with a product like the Restore A Finish that Lauren posted. Do you folks think it is worth a try?

 

[Miss Neecerie]

I'm worried about the dresser though - it's missing a handle. Do you think it is worth trying to find a new handle? The owner suggested taking a handle off of the vanity and then putting new similar handles on the vanity.
Also, she said that the dresser tops and around the handles are scratched up. I think the scratches can be fixed with a product like the Restore A Finish that Lauren posted. Do you folks think it is worth a try?

YES...the restore a finish takes out minor scratching where years of nails have opened handles.....


and indeed..you can move handles around from pieces that will be seen less....

Mine is missing a pink shell backing on a wardrobe handle..and I am just switching out with one on the nightstand...which due to where that is...will never be -seen- as its behind the bed....

Let us know how it goes

 

[BeBopBaby]

YES...the restore a finish takes out minor scratching where years of nails have opened handles.....


and indeed..you can move handles around from pieces that will be seen less....

Mine is missing a pink shell backing on a wardrobe handle..and I am just switching out with one on the nightstand...which due to where that is...will never be -seen- as its behind the bed....

Let us know how it goes

Good, I was starting to have doubts but your post changed my mind! I think for the price of $100, it's well worth it. I'll be hard-pressed to find another complete set for that price.

The headboard, footboard & bedframe are for a full-sized bed. Has anyone ever had any luck converting full-sized headboards/footboards to a queen size? Can anything be done for this?

 

[HadleyH]

The Vanity

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The whole set is beautiful!!!! and that vanity is just amazing! the wood, the shape, the mirror, I love everything about it! :eusa_clap Congratulations!

 

[KObalto]

WOW!! I love it!

 

[BeBopBaby]

Miss Neecerie - Van Dyke's Restorers makes repro bakelite hardware for waterfall furniture:

http://vandykes.resultspage.com/search?w=bakelite

I thought you might be interested in case you ever want to replace the broken handle that you're switching out with the nightstand handle.

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Thanks!

I will keep that in mind....not sure I would do it now...but down the line maybe.