I liked the entire course of of creating the outsized DIY mirror in my final DIY put up that I used to be decided to get into one other undertaking ASAP. It simply so occurs that my low cost dresser is formally lifeless. Half of the draw tracks broke, the end was chipping away, and yeah it’s just about performed for. So with my coronary heart set on discovering a stable wooden dresser that I may give a superb dresser makeover.
I used to be stunned to see the drawers had been in model new situation. I believe somebody refurbished them, and I’m so glad for that. The deep drawers and distinctive jewellery/ underwear drawer up prime additionally satisfied me to get it. I paid $60 for this dresser which I believe is a steal contemplating the situation and the truth that it’s largely stable wooden.
Dresser Makeover Earlier than Picture
After I completed the DIY body for the outsized mirror I thrifted from Craigslist, I made a decision that I needed a the dresser to match it. I made a decision that I needed to relocate the mirror to my bed room and the dresser must match with it. I got here throughout a couple of painted dressers with stained tops and determined to go that route.
DIY Dresser Makeover Provides
First issues first I eliminated the unique knobs on the dresser. They’re cute, however I made a decision to go together with one thing else for this transformation. Then I stuffed the holes left behind with paintable wooden filler from DAP.
Getting ready to Stain the Dresser Top
With a view to stain the highest floor of the dresser I wanted to eliminate the any end or sealant that could be on prime of it. I utilized a thick layer of Klean-Strip paint stripper, and unfold it round with a paint brush to cowl your complete dresser prime. I scrapped all of it off with a plastic scraper after 15 minutes. For cussed spots, I spot handled with the paint stripper once more and scraped that off as effectively.
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I adopted up with an intensive cleansing of your complete dresser with TSP. This helps to take away all filth, grease, and some other residues which will have an effect on paint utility. Then I let the dresser dry totally for a couple of hours earlier than shifting to the following step. I used my RYOBI orbital sander (new buy yay!) and sanded down the dresser with 220 grit sandpaper to reveal as a lot of that pure stable wooden as doable.
I prepped the dresser prime for staining with wooden conditioner and started the staining course of 20 minutes later with Varathane Gunstock wooden stain. Then I utilized 2 coats, and let the final coat sit for not less than 15 minutes earlier than wiping off the surplus.
Prime & Paint
Subsequent I sanded down the remainder of the dresser to create an abrasive floor for paint to stick to. That most likely wasn’t needed as a result of I adopted that up with the Zinzer Bulls Eye 1-2-Three 1 White Water-Primarily based Inside/Exterior Primer and Sealer. This primer makes it simpler for paint to stay to most surfaces.
Subsequent I utilized Three coats of BEHR Extremely Bakery Field White (matte end) in addition to the drawers. I utilized the primary two coats with a paint brush, and utilized the final coat with a paint curler to make brush strokes much less seen.
I let the paint set for few days. Then I sealed it in with four coats of Varathane Final Polyurethane Water Primarily based Crystal Clear Matte End. A minimal of three coats is advisable for furnishings that may expertise excessive site visitors or fixed use.
The brand new pure wooden dresser knobs had been conditioned, stained, and sealed the identical means as effectively. I predrilled the dresser drawers for the brand new knobs, put in them, and…Voila!
I really like my dresser a lot and I can’t imagine it how completely different it seems to be! I’m so completely satisfied that I saved one other thrifted treasure and made it into one thing so superb.
Right here’s my DIY Dresser Makeover YouTube video for visuals to associate with this put up.
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