More Picture Of How To Paint Old Dressers New Update 2021. I started by sanding down the top of the dresser with 100 grit sand paper using my electric hand sander. Try a bold color to turn an old eyesore into an artists canvas or use it as a way to label the contents of each drawer.
Breathe new life into an old dresser with a bit of tape and paint. Two hours later she went over everything with two coats of white water-based latex. From dressers to desks and everything in between heres how to give furniture a makeover youll be proud to show off.
Benjamin Moore paint evens out very nicely and if you overwork your paint you will actually end up with more brush strokes.
If painting over old stainvarnish apply coat of primer as it is beneficial to prevent bleed through from old stain. This was the dresser after 3 coats. Clean brush with gentle soap and water. Use a plastic cup and fork to mix the paint.