Amazing Gray Dresser Makeover

Here’s what I was working with – this dresser is in approximately half of all bedrooms in the United States – it’s a common style, with the most common (awful) handles – not pictured – and the most blah reddish brown stain. I need to do something about it…

Step 1. I removed all the hardware.

Step 2. I removed the drawers, then sanded them down with my pad sander and 120 grit sandpaper.  When finished, I set them aside.

Step 3. I scuff sanded the rest of the dresser with 220 grit sandpaper, and then cleaned with a mix of denatured alcohol and water (or White Lightning).

Step 4. I painted the case of the dresser – using the NEW Perfect Gray. It’s a beautiful warm shade of gray that will go beautifully in the new room. 

Step 5. While the dresser was drying, I stained the drawers using my favorite 50/50 mix of Antique Oak and Walnut Water Based Wood Stain. I just used a rag to apply it, then wipe it off quickly. Once dry, I gave it a second coat.

Step 6. I topcoated the drawers using GF High Performance Topcoat in flat finish. I let that dry, then came back to smooth out any rough spots with 400 grit sandpaper before giving it a second coat of topcoat. 

Step 7. I installed my new hardware. What a difference!

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