How do I upcycle a dresser that has a damaged top?
by Libby Sibit
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I have a 5 drawer dresser chest that i purchased on line. when i received it to my surprise the top of it is heavily damaged in the front. and entire chunk of the left corner is gone? its sterdy it's made well but as of now it's in my Garage collecting extra linens . I'm open to any ideas. Thank you
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You could turn it into a bench seat! https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/dressers/unwanted-dresser-turned-into-beautiful-bench-3754713
Unwanted dresser turned into beautiful bench
Do you have a pic of the dresser?
Here is an idea: https://do-daddy.com/how-to-transform-old-dresser-into-hutch/
Hope this Helps! Jeremy - https://do-daddy.com
What is the top made from?
You can fill the corner chunk with Bondo and paint over it, if it is a painted or plastic melamine finish.
Melamine can be painted with Plastic Laminate (Formica) paint system (Rustoleum).
Wood putty can be purchased with color in it, if the missing chunk is wood.
Cover the area by building a row of cubby holes to store stuff in . Not only will it cover the problem , but you will get some extra storage !
Why didn't you return it?
Is the damage peeling veneer? If so, check out my post on how to fix peeling wood veneer easily! I used a few tricks that might help you get a smooth surface again:)
https://karupp-did.net/fetor-to-fetching/
Good luck!