How do I paint a dark French dresser and add legs & pulls?

Sounds like a great project, what were you needing help with?

Is it already French? The legs and pulls should be correct. To change pulls is easy just replace them. The legs however can be tricky. Many times French furniture legs are part of the rails, not just attached to bottom. Do you have a picture of what you have and what you want? How do you want to paint? French Provential, French Country?

Hi Donna! You might check out these videos for information and help on your project. It sounds like a great idea, and if you think of it when you are done, perhaps you could share this with us. That would be great!

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/furniture/how-to-restore-and-old-dresser-38312490?expand_all_questions=1

https://za.pinterest.com/explore/restore-wood-furniture/

https://www.pinterest.de/hometalk/painted-furniture/?lp=true

https://ro.pinterest.com/pin/154529830942403605/?lp=true

Hey Donna,

We have a great tutorial on how to add legs to furniture. All furniture is different though, so we would need to see a photo to get a better idea. I'll also include our tutorial on the basics of how to paint furniture.

How to paint furniture: https://www.arayofsunlight.com/2018/11/how-to-paint-furniture.html

How to add legs: https://www.arayofsunlight.com/2018/09/easily-add-legs-to-furniture.html

https://www.arayofsunlight.com/2015/04/add-legs-old-broken-nightstand.html

https://www.arayofsunlight.com/2016/11/how-to-add-legs-to-furniture.html

Hi Donna! I can tell you how to paint your dresser with Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint! :)

It is super easy to paint with Dixie Belle:

Step one: Clean with White Lightning

Step two: If the wood of the dresser might bleed since it's dark, apply two coats of BOSS

Step three: Paint one to two coats of Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint

Step four (optional): Use Gator Hide or any other Dixie Belle top coat for extra protection

Here is a blog about painting a dresser https://dixiebellepaint.com/blog/dixiebellepaint/vintage-dresser-makeover-salvaged-inspirations/

If you ever need help or have any questions you can feel free to call us at 813-909-1962 during business hours. We have a full staff here eager to help you!

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