I have done this and it takes time and elbow grease but it's worth it. I used a green stripping product (sorry, I don't remember the exact name but I think "orange" was in it.) I had to put that product on it, scrape and then sand. My dresser had a lot of decorations on it, so it took a lot of time. Once all the paint was off, I wiped it down, stained and put a clear coat over it. It's beautiful.
If you're looking to start from scratch, the best thing to do is strip the paint. If you're looking for a light redo, you can do some minimal sanding and paint over it. There are lots of paint techniques you can use over existing paint. I went the route of stripping and restoring a bit which you can see here: https://humboldtartdept.blogspot.com/2015/03/our-mid-century-dresser-beginning.html
I have a huge hutch that has been in my husband's family for many years. It's so old that the finish has turned very dark , almost black. Any ideas as to the best pro...
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I have done this and it takes time and elbow grease but it's worth it. I used a green stripping product (sorry, I don't remember the exact name but I think "orange" was in it.) I had to put that product on it, scrape and then sand. My dresser had a lot of decorations on it, so it took a lot of time. Once all the paint was off, I wiped it down, stained and put a clear coat over it. It's beautiful.
If you're looking to start from scratch, the best thing to do is strip the paint. If you're looking for a light redo, you can do some minimal sanding and paint over it. There are lots of paint techniques you can use over existing paint. I went the route of stripping and restoring a bit which you can see here: https://humboldtartdept.blogspot.com/2015/03/our-mid-century-dresser-beginning.html