I will need specific directions of course! And a map!

Really nice job, you can come and do a few of mine any time you feel a bit bored...:)

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Hi Tudlytops, Thankyou very much if I lived closer not a problem, love doing things like that. :)

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It looks fabulous well done we ladies can and always do come through.....

hey lovely job, cant believe it turned out so well as it looked sooooo bad the last time i was in ur house....well done....mind u, come to think about it i'm sure it would look alot better in MY house..........

Beautiful, well done!

well done you did a great job, love the white as it looks so clean and bright

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hi it s a lovely job i dont think actually i know i wouldnt have had the patience to strip of all the old paint.It was hard work but worth it and you will cherish it all the more.

Well done, it looks fabulous!!

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I'm the person who gave you the dresser and I am delighted to see it as you said you would do. Well done to all your hard work and as you say hubby was shocked at first. Isn't it nice to say "I told you so". Men don't appreciate the hard work we do and the foresight of women. I had intended at one time doing this project but with a million other jobs - new house to build - I couldn't see that happening for years. Enjoy it, it is beautiful and has lots of charm. Tess

What a beautiful result... You've inspired me to do the same with my pine dresser. XOX

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Hi Angelsfishingrod, an excellent job to be sure, I think I have a set of 4 ceramic knobs, (white), in my shed. If so, and if you'd like to change the handles on the dresser, they're yours, I'll let you know :). This is the kinda stuff I like to do also...........and me being a man ha ha. Anyway, let me know lass.

Best regards

Bill

what great patience you have well done it looks fab x you have given me the idea to strip and paint my kitchen table but im afraid the paint will just chip off easily with the kids playing etc. did you need to put any type of varnish etc on top of the paint?

Hi Tess..
So glad you have found the dresser, I hope you are happy with the result, I was delighted to receive it and enjoyed doing it up.. I think it looks lovely now and its pride and place in my kitchen. So Thankyou again for the dresser I really appreciated it. and yes, I do say that to the hubby whenever he changes my ornaments around!! and puts his on it!!! that makes me mad... lol

Hi Joshua3.. Well, I didnt use any varnish.. dont like the finished product,, all I did was give it 2 undercoats, and then 2 /3 top coat of Satin finish paint, which does state that it will not chip. Spend plenty of time rubbing old varnish off, and you will get a better finish, and also rub gently between top coats to get a smoother finish.
Hope this helps give it a go. Goodluck. :)

Hi Bill, Thats very kind of you.. I would love them and can change it around.. good idea. Best Wishes Fi :)

I can't believe its the same dresser. Very well done to you. It looks fabulous.

I totally agree. What a fantastic job you have done!

That's so beautiful! Well done!!!

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What a wonderful job you did on that dresser. You have given me inspiration to do up an old unit which has been in my husbands family for many years and which has been "sent " to the garage a few years now.....must get it out, strip it down and get on with the restoration over the summer months. That, along with painting 2 nice pine kitchen chairs and another lovely chair which I received recently from 2 other jumbletowners....thanks to them I will not be bored this summer. Will post pictures soon....

This looks amazing, well done!!! Ya I never listen to my other half about the state of things either lol, It really looks gorgeous!!

Looks fab! I always have my eye peeled for an old dresser to do up so lucky you for getting one! I am jealous!

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Hi, and thanks to all new replies about the dresser.. its still pride and place, but ornaments have changed abit!! cant wait til Xmas time to decorate it nicely with lights and the rest.. will put up some pics when done. Its lovely to see it being used again and also painted my old rocking chair white which stands proudly next to it. :)

looks fab! Great job! But why did you have to remove all the paint if you were just going to paint it again? I thought when you stripped it, it was to varnish it? I'm new to diy-ing.

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Hi Shibo.. Thanks for comment,,, I stripped it all back, as previous owner had put emulsion paint on it!! which doesnt really stay on wood.. it was peeling off just with your finger nail.. so wasnt difficult to get it off, and then put 2 coats of undercoat paint for wood,, then 2 top coats of Satin wood, not the gloss!! too shiny. now in future I can just rub down a little and just put on more satin wood, no need to put undercoat on again.. good luck. easy to pick up points just google it. :)

Great goodasnew,, go for it.. I was going to paint it duckegg blue! but decided with white as it goes with everything. maybe next year a different colour!! good luck. :)

Hi Torann.. I was very lucky!! I put a Wanted add up on here, and thought nothing of it,,, little while later a lady contacted me and offered me one!! felt like Xmas all again.. couldnt believe my luck. was delighted. so give that a go. I am sure there are plenty of dressers sitting in old sheds! garages! all over Ireland.. just waiting to be made beautiful again. Good luck. :)

Hi miss lilac,, WoW, that sounds great,, cant wait to see your finished job.. I am glad I have inspired you.. I will wait in anticipation... :)