by Peg23407756
How can I paint a chest of drawers and not have the drawers not stuck?
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It's like the paint was too thick on the edges of the cabinet and drawers. They won't shut now.☹😒
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Dysko7710
on Dec 27, 2017
You do need to make sure you don't paint too thick. Always remove the drawers completely and paint, and make sure you give it time to dry all the way so it does not stick. You can always do a light sanding over the edges of the drawers (not too hard so paint is not removed), to make sure they will slide in okay. -
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Libby Ellis
on Dec 27, 2017
Try sanding lightly, not to remove all of the paint, but enough so they wil slide in and out easier. Worth a try! -
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Rhonda
on Dec 27, 2017
you will need to sand down and repaint. This time make sure you paint with very thin layers. If sanding is not sufficient use a plane to plane down the edges and then paint. -
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Sharon
on Dec 27, 2017
This can also happen when you paint latex/acrylic paint over oil-based paint especially glossy oil paint. Sand and prime with a water-based adhesive primer like Zinseer's Bondz or Glidden Gripper. -
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Pat
on Dec 27, 2017
This may sound dumb....but be sure you have the drawers in the right slot...happened to me... Drawers were sized a little different. Otherwise sand off tight places and repaint. Make sure the slides are working easily.
Dysko7710
on Dec 27, 2017
Libby Ellis
on Dec 27, 2017
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