Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
For the final episode, watch as Lauren Hull puts the finishing touches on her thrifted dresser—painting, staining, and bringing the whole vision to life at the Rust-Oleum Garage for the ultimate DIY glow-up.
What You'll See:
DIY restoration techniques
Rust-Oleum paint application
Varathane Pre-stain, Stain, and Polyurethane
Budget-friendly makeover tips
Products used:
Stops Rust 5-in-1 Custom Spray in Elderberry - rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust/protective-enamel-with-custom-spray-5-in-1
Stops Rust Metallic Spray Paint in Champagne Bronze - rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust/metallic
Varathane Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner - rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/varathane/premium-wood-conditioner
Varathane Premium Fast Dry Dark Walnut - rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/varathane/varathane-fast-dry-wood-stain
Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane - rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/varathane/varathane-triple-thick-polyurethane
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0:00 - 0:12 - Intro
0:12 - 0:56 - Discussing paint
0:56 - 1:21 - Painting applications
1:21 - 2:00 - Sanding before the next coat
2:00 - 2:20 - Sanding and cleaning
2:20 - 2:41 - Getting ready for second coat of paint
2:41 - 2:54 - Painting applications
2:54 - 3:25 - Removing the paper
3:24 - 4:34 - Getting ready for Pre - Stain
4:34 - 4:45 - Pre - Stain application
4:45 - 5:40 - Getting ready for the Stain
5:40 - 5:55 - Stain application
5:55 - 6:23 - Wiping the Stain
6:23 - 6:53 - Darker Stain
6:53 - 7:15 - Staining the drawers
7:15 - 8:30 - Getting ready for the Polyurethane
8:30 - 8:46 - Polyurethane application
8:46 - 9:14 - Removing paper and putting drawers back into dresser
9:14 - 9:53 - Replacing the hardware
9:53 - 10:12 - Painting the hinges
10:12 - 11:34 - Wrap up
11:34 - 11: 53 - Finished dresser
11:53 - 12:04 - Outro
For the final episode, watch as Lauren Hull puts the finishing touches on her thrifted dresser—painting, staining, and bringing the whole vision to life at the Rust-Oleum Garage for the ultimate DIY glow-up.
What You'll See:
DIY restoration techniques
Rust-Oleum paint application
Varathane Pre-stain, Stain, and Polyurethane
Budget-friendly makeover tips
Products used:
Stops Rust 5-in-1 Custom Spray in Elderberry - rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust/protective-enamel-with-custom-spray-5-in-1
Stops Rust Metallic Spray Paint in Champagne Bronze - rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust/metallic
Varathane Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner - rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/varathane/premium-wood-conditioner
Varathane Premium Fast Dry Dark Walnut - rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/varathane/varathane-fast-dry-wood-stain
Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane - rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/varathane/varathane-triple-thick-polyurethane
SUBSCRIBE - bit.ly/45e6tyb
Follow us to see more content!
TikTok - tiktok.com/@rustoleumbrands
Instagram - instagram.com/rustoleum
Facebook - facebook.com/RustOleum
Special thanks to @GatorFinishing and @Varathane_US for supporting this video
Varathane Channel - @Varathane_US
Gator Channel - @GatorFinishing
0:00 - 0:12 - Intro
0:12 - 0:56 - Discussing paint
0:56 - 1:21 - Painting applications
1:21 - 2:00 - Sanding before the next coat
2:00 - 2:20 - Sanding and cleaning
2:20 - 2:41 - Getting ready for second coat of paint
2:41 - 2:54 - Painting applications
2:54 - 3:25 - Removing the paper
3:24 - 4:34 - Getting ready for Pre - Stain
4:34 - 4:45 - Pre - Stain application
4:45 - 5:40 - Getting ready for the Stain
5:40 - 5:55 - Stain application
5:55 - 6:23 - Wiping the Stain
6:23 - 6:53 - Darker Stain
6:53 - 7:15 - Staining the drawers
7:15 - 8:30 - Getting ready for the Polyurethane
8:30 - 8:46 - Polyurethane application
8:46 - 9:14 - Removing paper and putting drawers back into dresser
9:14 - 9:53 - Replacing the hardware
9:53 - 10:12 - Painting the hinges
10:12 - 11:34 - Wrap up
11:34 - 11: 53 - Finished dresser
11:53 - 12:04 - Outro
