This dresser had been painted numerous times and the faux wood look using brown paint was heavy and worn.
Best way to paint a dresser.
Always paint furniture from the top down because if any paint gets on the bottom of the piece it will be covered with the final coat.
Use a mini foam roller to apply three thin coats of semi gloss latex paint.
How to paint furniture with chalk paint by kelly dobbs henthorne abshier house abshier house chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old.
A beginner s guide to paint furniture without effort for a professional finish.
Get ready to create the cozy bedroom you ve always dreamed of having starting with a newly painted dresser.
The greater concentration of resins in a semi gloss formula make this paint more durable for furniture you actually plan to put to work.
Use the same sanding block and a new tack cloth.
This might be the best paint finish for furniture since a semi gloss paint reflects light well and stands up to washing and the demands of increased use.
Painting walls is one thing but there are a few different measures you need to take in order to ensure that your furniture painting project is successful.
Chalkboard paint doesn t have to be black.
Use chalk pens to avoid smudging and dust.
This is the best paint for furniture whether you re painting wood or veneer.
Most brands of furniture paint like annie sloan country chic paint and more will offer a wax as part of their line up of products.
Try a bold color to turn an old eyesore into an artist s canvas or use it as a way to label the contents of each drawer.
Allow six to eight hours in between coats.
The best painted dresser before and afters take something dated and turn it into a piece that is much more fitted to the space.
It s important that you sand in between coats if you have any drips or residue on the piece.
And because painting isn t the only way to spruce up your furniture we re also sweetening the deal with a quick how to involving vinyl decals shelf liners embellishments and other add ons.
I love how deep the colors become after adding clear wax.
Painting furniture is one of the easiest ways you can transform a piece.
Many people like the shiny finish too.
Samantha pattillo demonstrates the best way to paint wood furniture with oil based paint and a brush.
You can see below in this project i did i used a wax brush to apply some clear wax and it immediately took on a deeper color.