Upcycling an old IKEA Piece | How to Sand Wood Furniture

I’m breathing new life into an old pine dresser I found left out for trash collection. This underwhelming little dresser is getting a complete makeover with a fresh, contemporary stain—but first, we’ll go through the essentials of sanding for a smooth, even surface! In this video, I’ll guide you through Sanding 101: from choosing the right grit (80, 120, 180) to achieving a professional finish. If you're ready to tackle your own upcycling project or just want to learn more about prepping wood for a new look, this video will give you everything you need. My favourite hardware store sander: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9320277 Vacuum Hose Kit: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9320475 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:34 Project Overview 01:24 Taking Things Apart 03:28 Cleaning 04:37 Pick a Sander, ANY Sander 05:46 Strip Sanding 08:23 120 Grit Sanding 09:51 Finish Sanding 11:55 Colour Correcting Paint Wash 13:10 Stain #1 15:31 Whoops…Stain #2 17:00 Protective Topcoat 19:12 Before & After Products Used in this Video: Biodegradable Gloves https://urlgeni.us/amzn/GreaseMonkeyG... Simple Green https://urlgeni.us/amzn/SimpleGreenSpray Microfibre Rags https://urlgeni.us/amzn/GrabARag_ Surf Prep 5” Orbital Sander https://urlgeni.us/SurfPrep5inchOrbital Similar Shop Vac https://amzn.to/4flEv7v 80, 120 & 180 Grit Sanding Discs Fine Grit RAD Pad https://urlgeni.us/SurfPrepRADPads Paint Wash - Fusion Mineral Paint in Tapestry & Purple Craft Paint Zibra Chiselled Wedge https://urlgeni.us/amzn/ZibraBrushKit General Finishes Gel Stain in Antique Walnut https://urlgeni.us/amzn/GFAntiqueWaln... Staining Sponge https://urlgeni.us/amzn/YellowSponge Blue Shop Towels https://urlgeni.us/amzn/BlueShopTowels Saman Stain in Dark Walnut https://urlgeni.us/amzn/SamanDarkWaln... Minwax Fast Drying Polyurethane https://urlgeni.us/amzn/MinwaxSpray 3M Respirator https://urlgeni.us/amzn/3MResp New Pine Knobs https://urlgeni.us/amzn/WoodKnobs Amazon US Storefront: https://geni.us/AmazonStorefront_USA Amazon Canada Storefront: https://geni.us/AmazonStorefront_CAN Save 10% at www.SurfPrepSanding.com by using code KATIESCOTT10 Connect with Me: Instagram: https://urlgeni.us/instagram/salvaged... Facebook: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/salvagedb... Pinterest: https://urlgeni.us/pinterest/salvaged... TikTok: https://urlgeni.us/tiktok/salvagedbyk... Business Inquiries: For partnership or business inquiries, please contact katiescott@makrwatch.com IMPORTANT: This video is not sponsored. By watching these videos, you're supporting this small home business. Affiliate links may be included in the description, and purchases made through these links may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Always follow individual product or tool usage and safety recommendations. Attempt projects at your own risk.