Refinishing Particle Board/ Panel Wood

Brooke Nichole
by Brooke Nichole
$10
6 Hours
Easy
This dresser has been in my bedroom since I was a child (approximately 24 years.) After recently purchasing my first home I wanted to use as many of the items I currently had as possible and stay within a reasonable budget for decorating. I decided to take this piece with me and perform a total make over.
This dresser had seen better days for sure. The particle board is flimsy but almost everything sold in stores these days contains it.
I started by lightly sanding the top layer of finish off, but I don't think it is necessary if your piece is in good condition.
There were a few water spots on the top, which came out with sanding. I then primed with Killz spray primer. (so easy!)
Then I added a few coats of latex paint, sprayed the hardware with black paint and reassembled.
I also used the Minwax water based clear protectant to seal the paint from chipping.
Before and after!
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