I've been checking Craigslist like crazy lately looking for furniture for our bedroom. We haven's had a nice set and the "dressers" we have are falling apart...literally. One of the drawers is sitting on the top because it's broken and doesn't slide in and out. Buying from Craigslist was a learning experience. The first dresser we took a look at was in bad condition and in a smokey home. So lesson learned, ask if it's from a smoke-free home. The second dresser we looked at looked much worse than the picture led us to believe. Second lesson, have them email you a few pictures. That way you can zoom in and hopefully assess the item a little better. We finally picked up a set that I think I'll be happy with. I've been cleaning them tonight. After pulling all the drawers out and really getting to know these pieces I feel even further educated. I was disappointed that some parts are laminate or paneling type stuff which led me
here while doing some research on line. The bulk of them are real wood and they are heavy! The drawer slides are wood and the joints are dovetail, both positives. I can't wait to get them painted! Now to decide what color. White is out per Kirk's request. I'm not convinced I want black in such quantity in my bedroom. Hmm, what does that leave?
I've been checking Craigslist like crazy lately looking for furniture for our bedroom. We haven's had a nice set and the "dressers" we have are falling apart...literally. One of the drawers is sitting on the top because it's broken and doesn't slide in and out. Buying from Craigslist was a learning experience. The first dresser we took a look at was in bad condition and in a smokey home. So lesson learned, ask if it's from a smoke-free home. The second dresser we looked at looked much worse than the picture led us to believe. Second lesson, have them email you a few pictures. That way you can zoom in and hopefully assess the item a little better. We finally picked up a set that I think I'll be happy with. I've been cleaning them tonight. After pulling all the drawers out and really getting to know these pieces I feel even further educated. I was disappointed that some parts are laminate or paneling type stuff which led me here while doing some research on line. The bulk of them are real wood and they are heavy! The drawer slides are wood and the joints are dovetail, both positives. I can't wait to get them painted! Now to decide what color. White is out per Kirk's request. I'm not convinced I want black in such quantity in my bedroom. Hmm, what does that leave?
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Fun! I recently purchased a dresser from Craigslist and can't wait until we move and I can refinish ours. Looks like a fun project. Here is another tutorial on painting laminate furniture if you are still researching: http://livingwithlindsay.com/2009/05/how-to-paint-laminate-furniture.html. Have fun!
looks like they have some great promise & thanks for the link about laminate! That is a bummer about the no white option...have you checked out Miss Mustard Seed? I don't know if that is your style, but she does some great things with color, but also with white that makes it look not so boring 'white' with her waxes & distressing...missmustardseed.blogspot.com if you're interested...good luck!
Ooooo! I'm so excited to see how this turns out!!
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