Best Way To Paint A Dresser

Try a bold color to turn an old eyesore into an artist s canvas or use it as a way to label the contents of each drawer.

Best way to paint a dresser.

For the marble effect apply oil based gray paint by pouncing the natural bristle brush for a soft mottled look. Use chalk pens to avoid smudging and dust. Painting furniture furniture painting. Most brands of furniture paint like annie sloan country chic paint and more will offer a wax as part of their line up of products.

Allow six to eight hours in between coats. You can see below in this project i did i used a wax brush to apply some clear wax and it immediately took on a deeper color. A beginner s guide to paint furniture without effort for a professional finish. I love how deep the colors become after adding clear wax.

The best painted dresser before and afters take something dated and turn it into a piece that is much more fitted to the space. How to paint furniture with chalk paint by kelly dobbs henthorne abshier house abshier house chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old. Use the same sanding block and a new tack cloth. This dresser had been painted numerous times and the faux wood look using brown paint was heavy and worn.

Chalkboard paint doesn t have to be black. It s important that you sand in between coats if you have any drips or residue on the piece. Opting to repaint the dresser in a solid color lightened the overall look and made the piece more eclectic. The greater concentration of resins in a semi gloss formula make this paint more durable for furniture you actually plan to put to work.

This is the best paint for furniture whether you re painting wood or veneer. Many people like the shiny finish too. Use a mini foam roller to apply three thin coats of semi gloss latex paint. And because painting isn t the only way to spruce up your furniture we re also sweetening the deal with a quick how to involving vinyl decals shelf liners embellishments and other add ons.

Samantha pattillo demonstrates the best way to paint wood furniture with oil based paint and a brush. Painting furniture is one of the easiest ways you can transform a piece. This might be the best paint finish for furniture since a semi gloss paint reflects light well and stands up to washing and the demands of increased use.