How to Paint a Dresser
Lay down a dropcloth.. Remove the drawers from the dresser.. Sand the dresser with a medium-grit sandpaper.
Steps
1
Lay down a dropcloth.
Lay down a dropcloth.
2
Remove the drawers from the dresser.
Remove the drawers from the dresser.
3
Sand the dresser with a medium-grit sandpaper.
Sand the dresser with a medium-grit sandpaper.
4
Wipe down the dresser with a damp cloth.
Wipe down the dresser with a damp cloth.
5
Brush on a coat of basic white primer.
Brush on a coat of basic white primer.
6
Allow the primer to dry for 4-6 hours.
Allow the primer to dry for 4-6 hours.
7
Use a latex paint formulated for indoor use.
Use a latex paint formulated for indoor use.
8
Roll or brush the first coat of paint onto the dresser.
Roll or brush the first coat of paint onto the dresser.
9
Paint the drawers separately.
Paint the drawers separately.
10
Give the first coat 2-4 hours to dry.
Give the first coat 2-4 hours to dry.
11
Layer on additional coats of paint.
Layer on additional coats of paint.
12
Add a coat of protective varnish (optional).
Add a coat of protective varnish (optional).
13
Change out the drawer pulls and other hardware if desired.
Change out the drawer pulls and other hardware if desired.
14
Reassemble the dresser.
Reassemble the dresser.
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