Curbside Dining Set Makeover (Veneer + Water Damage) | Painted Base + Faux Wood Top

Most furniture doesn’t get thrown away because it’s broken. It gets tossed because it’s inconvenient! In this video, I rescue a curbside mission-style dining set made with veneer and particle board and give it a second life with a painted black base and a faux wood tabletop. The original finish, fake distressing, and water damage made re-staining risky, so I’ll walk you through how I assess the materials, repair the damage, and choose a finish that actually makes sense for this type of furniture. You’ll see my full process from deep cleaning and repairs, to spraying durable furniture paint, to creating a convincing faux bois finish using layered brush techniques (including a step most people skip that makes a huge difference). If you’ve ever wondered whether veneer furniture is worth saving, this makeover is for you. Products Used in this Video: +Ryobi ONE+ Drill/Driver https://go.shopmy.us/p-9013944 +Nitrile Gloves https://urlgeni.us/amzn/NitrileGloves +Mean Green https://go.shopmy.us/p-15984821 +MIcrofibre Rags https://go.shopmy.us/p-12233096 +Famowood Wood Filler https://go.shopmy.us/p-37555442 +Bondo Flexible Spreader https://go.shopmy.us/p-32135772 +Gorilla Wood Glue https://go.shopmy.us/p-16012550 +Silicone Glue Brush https://go.shopmy.us/p-22547108 +Trigger Clamps https://go.shopmy.us/p-16012680 +Surf Prep 3x4 Electric Ray Sander https://go.shopmy.us/p-31282205 +180 Grit Sandpaper, Squishy Interface Pad +Similar Shop Vac https://go.shopmy.us/p-10271482 +RZ Mask https://go.shopmy.us/p-32136655 +Rolling Stool https://go.shopmy.us/p-23208725 +KILZ Restoration Primer https://go.shopmy.us/p-18142839 +Paper Paint Filter https://go.shopmy.us/p-23230449 +Gravity Fed Pneumatic Spray Gun https://go.shopmy.us/p-23229919 +Similar Air Compressor https://go.shopmy.us/p-23230486 +3M Half Mask Respirator https://go.shopmy.us/p-59745802 +Sherwin Williams Gallery Series Topcoat in “Mistint Black” +Frog Tape Delicate https://go.shopmy.us/p-13447359 +Retique It Wood N Primer “Light Wood” https://go.shopmy.us/p-17591550 +Retique It Wood N Stain “Driftwood” https://go.shopmy.us/p-38177411 +Zibra 2” Angled Brush https://go.shopmy.us/p-38177930 +Deck Staining Brush https://go.shopmy.us/p-38177655 +Varathane Diamond Wood Finish “Satin” https://go.shopmy.us/p-30035214 +Arrow Electric Stapler with ½” staples https://go.shopmy.us/p-22613617 Amazon US Storefront: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/SALVAGEDbyk... Amazon Canada Storefront: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/SALVAGEDbyk... 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... Website: https://www.salvagedbykscott.com Business Inquiries: For partnership or business inquiries, please contact [email protected]. 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.