DIY Dresser Makeover: Detailed Rehab Guide
by
Ngozi
(IC: vlogger)
$150
1-2 Weeks
Medium
I never thought I would be one to get into furniture restoration but trust me if I can do it, you can too. Grey is such a classic, calming, and neutral color, so I just knew this piece had to be in grey family!
Before purchasing this dresser, I did a lot of research on furniture rejuvenation and makeovers. There are tons of blogs and forums dedicated to such topics. I didn’t find one blog that had everything I needed, but with the hours of research spent, I collectively found out great information to help me complete this project. Luckily for you, I’ll detail the entire process in my blog post!
The process and the steps are very much straightforward. There are just some times that the tedious and time-consuming but trust me the results are well worth it! A detailed “how to guide” and tips and tricks will be posted on my blog here: http://bit.ly/1ScG1Wf
Before purchasing this dresser, I did a lot of research on furniture rejuvenation and makeovers. There are tons of blogs and forums dedicated to such topics. I didn’t find one blog that had everything I needed, but with the hours of research spent, I collectively found out great information to help me complete this project. Luckily for you, I’ll detail the entire process in my blog post!
The process and the steps are very much straightforward. There are just some times that the tedious and time-consuming but trust me the results are well worth it! A detailed “how to guide” and tips and tricks will be posted on my blog here: http://bit.ly/1ScG1Wf
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I bought this dresser off the Offerup app for $80 when we moved into our new apartment in February. I used a family member’s pickup truck to transport the dresser and its accompanying mirror, which cost me $10 in gas. This project took me about 2 months to complete, simply because I work a lot, 6 days a week to be exact. But ideally, if working on it consecutively, I think one can complete it within a week’s time.
A quick note about furniture selection. Obtaining a quality piece of solid wood furniture is key to getting a professional custom look that will last a long time. The furniture should be made of solid wood, dovetail joints, and of course be seemingly sturdy. The condition and finish of the furniture doesn’t matter as much as the fact that it should be quality. The dresser I bought was by Bassett furniture and it was made in the late 1960’s, with only one owner. Here are the steps I took to makeover this dresser!
Prepping:
Sanding:
Priming:
Painting:
Sealing:
Adding New Hardware:
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Published December 4th, 2016 5:55 PM
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Kristine on Jan 28, 2017I've done a few pieces, and I find asking the people in the paint dept. will be very helpful in finding what type of paint you need.
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Int2363025 on Jan 29, 2017Depends what paint store dept you are referring to.....the box store help are worthless. You need to go to a regular paint store.
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Brenda strickland on Mar 19, 2017
You did a beautiful job, be proud of your work. Fantastic!
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