Save all the accompanying screws together in a zipper bag.
I kept the original hardware as it complemented the colors I chose for the updated look. I gave all the handles and pulls a quick cleaning with Parker & Bailey Brass and Copper Polish and a shop rag, and then set everything aside until after all the painting was done.
I used an Abranet assortment pack of 5“ sanding discs in varying grits with a random orbit sander. Remove dust with a shop rag before applying paint. Make sure you sand enough of the previous finish off before applying your paint or finish, for the best adhesion.
Because I chose two colors for this dresser, I masked off the “blue” sections of the top drawer first so I could cleanly apply the black finish.
Using a foam brush, I applied three coats of General Finishes Black Gel Stain (available at Woodcraft) to the dresser, allowing a day in between coats for drying time.
I applied three coats of General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint (available at Woodcraft) with a foam brush to the three lower drawer fronts and the “blue” sections of the top drawer.
In order to get clean lines for the black trim of the bottom three drawer fronts, I masked off the areas around the grooves first, then applied the black gel stain with a small brush into the exposed areas.
This was the fun part! I used General Finishes Pearl Effects (available in various colors at your local Woodcraft store) in Burnished Pearl, thinned down with some General Finishes Extender, and a stiff round brush to add highlights to the surfaces of the dresser. I accentuated the wooden trim pieces, the edges of the drawers and where the hardware would naturally make contact with the wood. I ran it across the top and sides of the dresser as well.
For the top coat, I used General Finishes High Performance Polyurethane Top Coat Flat, giving all surfaces three coats for a nice protective finish that’s not too shiny.
Last step – replace the hardware, and then step back to admire your work!
Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/12230787/easy-dresser-update-how-to-paint site
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