From Zero to Profit: How I Flipped 12 Furniture Pieces in a Month!

From Zero to Profit: How I Flipped 12 Furniture Pieces in a Month!

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Day 1: Flipping a Rundown Dresser 2.1 Prepping and Cleaning the Dresser 2.2 Stripping the Original Finish 2.3 Repurposing a Curtain for Drawer Fronts 2.4 Painting and Priming the Dresser 2.5 Adding Lattice Pieces and Hardware 2.6 Final Result and Profit

3. Day 2: Flipping Green Chairs 3.1 Removing Skirts and Cleaning Upholstery 3.2 Listing and Selling the Chairs 3.3 Total Profit and Time Investment

4. Day 3: Flipping a 60's Dresser 4.1 Cleaning and Prepping the Dresser 4.2 Sanding and Painting the Dresser 4.3 Adding a Dipped Furniture Look 4.4 Reattaching Hardware and Final Result 4.5 Evaluating Market Response

5. Day 4: Flipping a French Provincial Dresser 5.1 Cleaning and Removing Hardware 5.2 Sanding and Priming the Dresser 5.3 Painting and Staining the Dresser 5.4 Reattaching Hardware and Final Result 5.5 Feedback and Potential Modifications

6. Day 5: Flipping Trashed Dressers 6.1 Cleaning and Removing Hardware 6.2 Stripping and Sanding the Surfaces 6.3 Painting and Staining the Dressers 6.4 Reattaching Hardware and Final Result 6.5 Profit and Time Investment

7. Day 6: Flipping a Tall Dresser 7.1 Cleaning and Removing Hardware 7.2 Sanding and Priming the Dresser 7.3 Painting and Whitewashing the Top 7.4 Reattaching Hardware and Final Result 7.5 Listing and Potential Market Response

8. Day 7: Flipping Ikea Furniture 8.1 Assembling and Cleaning the Furniture 8.2 Cutting and Applying Wallpaper to Drawers 8.3 Painting and Staining the Furniture 8.4 Reattaching Hardware and Final Result 8.5 Profit and Donating the Furniture Set

9. Day 8: Flipping a Lane Cedar Chest 9.1 Cleaning and Prepping the Cedar Chest 9.2 Stripping and Sanding the Top 9.3 Removing and Replacing the Base 9.4 Priming and Painting the Cedar Chest 9.5 Reattaching Hardware and Final Result 9.6 Donating the Cedar Chest

10. Day 9: Flipping a Mid-Century Modern Dresser 10.1 Cleaning and Removing Hardware 10.2 Sanding and Bondo Filling 10.3 Priming and Painting the Dresser 10.4 Pour Over Technique on Drawer Fronts 10.5 Reattaching Hardware and Final Result 10.6 Listing and Potential Market Response

11. Day 10: Flipping an Orange Oak Dining Set 11.1 Cleaning and Sanding the Surface 11.2 Painting the Base with Deep Sea Color 11.3 Staining the Table Top with Gel Stains 11.4 Reattaching Hardware and Final Result 11.5 Donating the Dining Set

12. Day 11: Flipping an Oak Dresser 12.1 Cleaning, Labeling, and Sanding 12.2 Repairing and Replacing Drawer Parts 12.3 Priming and Painting the Dresser 12.4 Pour Over Technique on Drawer Fronts 12.5 Reattaching Hardware and Final Result 12.6 Listing and Potential Market Response

13. Day 12: Flipping an Oak Dining Set 13.1 Cleaning and Sanding the Surface 13.2 Priming and Painting the Chairs 13.3 Staining the Table Top 13.4 Reattaching Hardware and Final Result 13.5 Time Investment and Total Profit

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Day 1: Flipping a Rundown Dresser

On the first day of Flipmas, I kicked off my month-long furniture flipping challenge by transforming a rundown dresser that I found at Goodwill for $45. The dresser had seen better days, but with a little elbow grease and creativity, I was able to turn it into a stunning piece.

First, I removed the hardware and gave the dresser a thorough cleaning to remove all the Dust and dirt. This step is essential to ensure a smooth surface for painting. Next, I used a surf prep sander with an 80 grit sandpaper to strip back the original finish and reveal the raw wood underneath.

To add a unique touch, I decided to repurpose a curtain from Goodwill as the fronts of the drawers. I painted and cut the curtain to size and attached it while the paint was drying. Meanwhile, I painted the whole dresser with a stain-blocking primer to prevent any bleed-through.

To enhance the look of the drawers, I cut lattice pieces to frame them and attached them using a brad nailer. I filled any holes with wood filler and applied a satin top coat to protect the surface. Finally, I sanded back the wood filler, installed new hardware, and voila! The final result was a dresser that closely resembled the high-end piece I had seen online.

I was able to sell the dresser for $550, making a total profit of $430. By flipping this dresser myself, I saved a significant amount compared to buying a similar piece for $1800. This was just the beginning of my successful 12 days of Flipmas Journey.

Day 2: Flipping Green Chairs

On the Second day of Flipmas, I took on the challenge of flipping a pair of green chairs I found at Goodwill for $15 each. These chairs were in good Shape, but they needed a little makeover to reach their full potential.

First, I removed the skirts to reveal the gorgeous legs underneath. Then, I cleaned the upholstery using a Bissell vacuum and listed the chairs for sale on Facebook Marketplace.

Within hours of listing, I had a buyer interested in the chairs. I was able to sell them for $300, making a profit of $270. Considering the minimal work and time investment required, this was a fantastic return on investment.

Flipping chairs can be a quick and profitable venture, especially when You find quality pieces at bargain prices. The key is to clean, restore, and showcase their true potential.