Painting a dresser, any recommendations?

My favorite is to use chalk paint, all you need to do for prep is to clean it- you need not sand or prime. You can just start painting, its fun!

I love Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for dressers! There are lots of colors to choose from so you can select anything from neutral to bold. Have fun with your project!

I had one that was in excellent condition, I was just bored with it so I sealed it with polyurethane prior to painting. That way I could easily reverse it in the future if I decided to do so.

You could use chalk paint, even your own recipe that you can find on the web (either a Plaster of Paris mix, or using Calcium Carbonate), that would adhere well to your dresser. Usually. If it's a laminate surface, I highly recommend scratching it up a bit with sandpaper, wiping clean and applying a coat of latex primer. I use Zinsser BIN 1-2-3 primer and love it. It helps hide the colour of the wood, meaning using less chalk paint, but it also helps prevent knots and wood stains from bleeding through.

You could also use fabric or paper with Mod Podge on some areas, either the drawer fronts or top or sides - or all of that! Mod Podge is a great way to hide ugly, damaged surfaces and adds a great pop of pattern and colour, depending on what you choose.

Here is an example of a table I did with a decoupaged Mod Podge'd surface: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/furniture/french-drum-style-table-27861480

and you can MP some paper in the drawers as a way to line them: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/two-end-tables-get-a-makeover-7559103

Also, a look at the very first dresser I upcycled: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/dressers/complete-transformation-of-an-old-dresser-7021311

I hope that helps! :)