I HATE Veneer!

Some things are just too good to be true.  I got a screaming deal on this dresser... and then I got started on it.  It actually had a really good paint job, and seemed to be in really good shape (except for the dirt and stickers all over it and the cheap plastic red knobs).  Until I started sanding the top down.  As soon as I got some of the white sanded off, I saw that the top was veneer with LOTS of wood filler : (.  So instead of just sanding and staining, I got to chip all of the old veneer off.  


I have done this before, but this veneer was on there VERY well.  I used chisels and a heat gun to do the job.  It took a LOT of elbow grease to get it all off.  The top under the veneer was definitely not perfect, but I like it that way!!  I debated throwing it off the dock painting the entire thing, but in the end, stuck with it and used a combo of paint and stain.  I used Benjamin Moore "Amsterdam" which is a very pretty dusty blue.  For the stain, I used General Finishes in "Shaker Maple".  I went over the painted parts of the dresser with the stain and then wiped off with a towel.  The entire piece is sealed with a clear poly.


Before:

During:

This is a picture of the drawers.. one with just the paint, and one after the stain was applied.

 After:

Linking up @:

Sunday:
Newbie Party @ Debbiedoo's
Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
The Sunday Showcase Party @ Under The Table And Dreaming
Simply Klassic Sunday @ Simply Klassic Home

Monday:
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
More The Merrier @ DIY Home Sweet Home
Making The World Cuter Monday @ Making The World Cuter
Show Me What You Got Monday @ Our Delightful Home
Mop It Up Mondays @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Just A Party With My Peeps @ How To Nest For Less

Tuesday:
Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife
Power Of Paint Party @ Domestically Speaking
Turquoise Lovin' @ Sweet Little Gals
Be Inspired @ Elizabeth & Co.
Trash To Treasure Tuesday @ Kammy's Korner
Tell It To Me Tuesday @ Creatively Living Outside The Box
Tuesday's Treasures  @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Party Time  @ Northern Cottage

Wednesday:
Piece Of Work Wednesday @ Primitive And Proper
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ {Primp}
Chalk Paint Linky Party @ Shades Of Amber
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Thursday:
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
Tickled Pink @ 504 Main
Under $100 Linky Party @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Catch As Catch Can @ My Repurposed Life

Friday:
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Feature Yourself Friday @ Fingerprints On The Fridge
Feature Friday Free For All @ Five Days Five Ways
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Remodelaholic Friday @ Remodelaholic
Frugalicious Fridays @ Finding Fabulous
Weekend Wrap Up Party @ Tater Tots And Jello
Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal @ The Rooster And The Hen

Saturday:
Spotlight Saturday @ Classy Clutter