Quick Dresser Makeover for $11
Today I want to show you a super easy quick dresser makeover that cost about $11 because I had so much paint leftover. Probably enough to do another dresser too.
I have tried a few different chalk paints, and was very impressed with Rust-oleum brand.
Supplies:
- Rust-oleum Chalked Paint in Linen White (Cost about $17, and I used exactly 1/2 so total was $8.50)
- Americana Decor Creme Wax (Cost $10.80 and I used less than 1/8 for drawers so about $1.35)
- Brushes (already had them)
- Top Coat Spray (A little goes a long way so I barely used any of this bottle so about $1)
- Sander (This is the one I use and love)
Total Cost of Supplies Bought and Used: $10.85
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Step One: I cleaned the surface of the dresser and lightly sanded any paint that was chipping. The reason I love using chalk paint is there is very little prep work.
Step Two: I applied two coats of the linen white to the entire dresser. It was such a warm day, I only had to wait about 15 minutes in between
coats.
Step Three: I brushed on some dark wax to the drawers to create a shabby look.
Step Four: I bought a top coat spray at a painting class I took a few years ago and a little goes a long way (I have had the same bottle for years), so I didn’t use much to cover the entire dresser.
Click here for tips on making YOUR OWN chalk paint!
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Suggested materials:
- Rust-oleum Chalked Paint in Linen White (Online)
- Americana Decor Creme Wax (Online)
- Brushes (Online)
- Sander (Online)
- Top Coat Spray (Online)
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