In this video i am restoring/refinishing a vintage dresser that i found at a local online auction.
How to refurbish an old dresser. For another idea, you can invest. How to revamp an old dresser with old maps. Supplies needed to refurbish an old dresser sandpaper in fine, medium and coarse oscillating tool with sanding attachment and pads cloth for wiping sanding dust screwdriver for removing.
Start the sanding process with coarse sandpaper and as the bare wood starts. In this video i show you how to restore an old mid century modern dresser. To remove stain from the dresser, use sandpaper or a power sander, just as you would with paint.
Remove the drawers from the dresser. Such a clever way to revamp your ugly old dresser. If necessary, repeat with clean water until completely clean.
Let it dry completely before proceeding with the following steps. You need to add at least 2 thin coats of the. Beautiful makeover using milk paint on a vintage dresser.
Drill (if drilling new drawer knob holes) 1 gallon of interior paint in the color of your choosing (i recommend a satin. For example, you can repurpose your old dresser to become a bathroom vanity. You can retrofit it with a vessel sink, support brackets, and faucets.
Before you apply the mirror effect spray you need to remove all the old peeling paint first. A stanley knife blade works well to do this. Cut new trim pieces with a miter saw and nail them to the bottom of the dresser.