Saturday, July 10, 2010

Dresser Makeover

As you know I recently redecorated my bedroom.  I promised a "how too" on the dresser makeover so here goes.
This is the best "before" I could find (ignore the stuff/junk on top)
 It really doesn't show how dinged up and gashed the dresser was in places. It does show however, the crooked drawers and how very eighties it is.

I did not want to spend money on a new dresser. This was a budget room makeover after all, so out came my favorite products:
Yes that is spray paint and yes I spray painted a furniture piece
So, first I removed all the drawers and hauled the whole thing outside.
Next I removed all of the hardware (good riddance eighties metal drawer pulls)
Next hubby reinforced all of the drawers that were sagging.
I got out the handy dandy Deglosser  and followed the instructions wiping the product on in a circular motion all over the dresser. I love this product! It eliminates the need for major sanding on most finishes. It creates a tacky surface so the new paint will stick. I had to repeat the rub down process twice to get the 
surface to a "tacky" state. When that was done, out came the spray paint. It took about two and 1/2 cans to cover the entire dresser. Once dry, I took a sanding block and lightly distressed the edges, added some new hardware and ended up with this, the finished product.


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21 comments:

  1. The dresser looks fabulous. I love it. You did a great job. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Debbie, your dresser is just awesome, love the new look! You did great, very impressive!

    Nancy

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  3. Looks awesome! I love the look of a black dresser! Wrote that name of the spray paint down!! Thanks for the tutorial :)

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  4. It is amazing how a little spray paint and new hardware, creates the most ultra modern dresser from a vintage 80's dresser.
    Ummm... what can I do with my dresser?

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  5. It looks so much better- for the price of the spray paint, it was a great deal.

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  6. I love that you spray painted it! It turned out great!

    XOXO
    Jen

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  7. Love it...it no longer looks 80's but fabulous. Great idea to spray paint it...

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  8. Wonderful job girl! Love the makeover. Be blessed. Cindy

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  9. HI Debbie! Oh, you did a great job on the dresser! Love your new hardware too! I have a dresser almost like that! Shh...don't tell anyone!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  10. Okay, so I think I'll believe you re: spraypainting furniture ;) I've been seeing all kinds of projects in Blogland. But I see all kinds of painting on HGTV too - doesn't mean I want that effect, ya know?

    And the deglosser? I won't have to sand? My worstest (yes, I made that up) chore!

    I'm headed to HD this week for deglosser! But I'll have to do a test on the spray paint first! I guess I'm just 'old school'.

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  11. This came out great....Im just starting a makeover on a hutch. I started my 1st sanding this weekend (ugh...) I think I'll just go buy deglosser (who knew??) Obviously you did...thanks for the tip. I spray paint everything...Ive never used it on furniture..only a primer. But looks good and Im actually doing my hutch in black so thanks so much for sharing. Im excited to get it done quicker now.

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  12. DeGlosser? Do they have that at Home Depot? I've never seen it before and I hate to sand. UGH! LOATHE IT!

    That's exactly what I need for the TV cabinet I am about to refinish. Thanks so much for the info. I've been putting it off because of the sanding. YEA!

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  13. Wow what a great transformation! I love the color you painted it.

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  14. Debbie, I love what you did to that dresser! It looks nothing like the before photo. It is gorgeous!

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  15. I love this! It turned out so pretty! I love black and think you did an amazing job.

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  16. Debbie,
    You did such an amazing job on the dresser! I love black spray paint! It's amazing what it can do!
    That is a very modern dresser you have there!

    Robin~♥

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  17. I love to paint furniture. Kepps things new and fresh. Great job!!

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  18. Simply gorgeous. Thanks for the tip on the deglosser. I'm definately going to invest in some before I start my next project...

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  19. I have a similar project to complete this week with two dressers, end tables and a head board... I will try and take pics so that I can share it later.

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  20. Wow! Looks awesome. I love the bold colors you play with.

    Happy SITS day,
    -SITStah CK

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