Need ideas on how to paint built-in dresser in mobile home

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I am painting bedroom that has a built-in dresser need ideas on the dresser should I paint it same as walls or what its a mobile home with paneling I am filling in lines and painting it please help

Samantha · Answer

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April · Answer

I like Samantha's idea. You could also try painting it a very light color, such as a cream or light blue, to help the room feel bigger and more lit up. :) Hope this helps!

Pat · Answer

You could also use liquid starch and fabric. I don't remember the ratio to water to liquid starch. It would be easy to take off when you were tired of it and wanted to redecorate.

Carmen · Answer

That really will depend on the look you are trying toachieve. I personally would not paint itthe same color of the wall. . As to the liquidstarch and fabric would look great, but have heard that this technique attractsroaches. UGH!
 
If you want to get rid of the wood panel look fill in thegroves, white paintable bathroom caulk will do the job, prime then paint. It’s a lot of work, but will look great in alight bright color. The dresser you canmake to look like real wood prime, paint a light color neutral color. Once dry add a very small amount of darkercolor, and glaze, mix well, then lightly paint. Using a rag or a stiff brush remove some of the pint, or use a faux woodgrain tool. Of course new hardware would give it a finishing touch.

Pam Lee · Answer

I just painted a dresser for my daughter's apartment at college. I did the base in beige and the drawers in turquoise ! Turned out beautiful!

Diana · Answer

If you don't want the drawers to stand out paint them the same as the walls. When you do that they'll recede in. If you want them to stand out paint them a color and they will pop.

Janet Smith · Answer

Some mobile home and RV furniture have laminate or even wood grained paper services on the furniture. Before you attempt to paint, be sure your surfaces will accept the paint. :You can usually sand the laminate and paint it, but I'm not certain about the chipwood with a paper/plastic surface found on the drawers and case of the furniture.

Shabby Paints · Answer

Shabby Chalked Paint will easily cover any of the laminate surfaces with out needing primer. Will look brand new. :) Those chunky handles and the etched design will add depth if you follow it with a lighter or darker color too :)

Beverly · Answer

Also, you don't need to fill in the lines or grooves in the paneling. It will look fine without doing all that. Just make sure paint coverage is even. I have found its easier to paint grooves first with a brush. Then go over all of it with a roller. Do a test area and see what you think.

Pat880866 · Answer

It will look roomier in your home painted the same as the walls.   I also live part of th year in a mobile home and I've seen it all.   Do what,feels best to you.

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