Unbelievable Two-Toned Dresser Makeover

Unbelievable Two-Toned Dresser Makeover

Trash To Treasure
Trash To Treasure
Jul 27, 2026

You won't believe this crazy transformation!

I wanted to try to flip this pair of (likely) 1970s laminate & wood dressers in less than a day (in other words, in 24 hours or less). It doesn't seem that difficult in theory but in actuality, so much depends on the finish you are applying, how you are applying it... even things like temperature and humidity. Dry times are what takes up most of the time when you are painting and/or staining (and top-coating).

Things are also slower with a brush as opposed to a paint sprayer (which I do own but only use occasionally). Plus, I was filming this, which also makes things take almost twice as long because I'm constantly moving/setting up the camera. Luckily though, the high heat was on my side and things set up and dried faster than usual so I think things evened out. :-)