Painted Bedroom Dresser Set Makeover
In these quick guides, I walk through the steps and products I used for a particular makeover. Interested in learning more about a particular step or process? Check out the links at the bottom of this post where I go into greater detail on each step.
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Steps I took to create this look:
- Cleaned the entire piece with this degreaser followed by Dawn dish soap and water.
- Scuff sanded the entire piece using 220 grit sandpaper and my SurfPrep sander
- Repaired minor scratches with Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty. This included small indentations from the old hardware I was planning on replacing.
- Used wood glue and clamps to reattach broken leg. Used the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig to add some additional screws for support of this repair.
- Primed both dressers with shellac to prevent any bleed-through.
- Painted both dressers in the color Classic Navy by Melange Paints.
- Sealed with General Finishes High-Performance Top Coat in Flat.
- Added peel-and-stick wallpaper for drawer liners.
- Added new hardware.
Want to learn more about each step? Check out the links below:
- Learn How to Paint Wood Furniture
- Priming Furniture: Everything You Need to Know
- Lining Drawers in Furniture and Cabinets
- How to Seal Painted Furniture with a Top Coat
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