How Do You Re-Paint An Old Dresser?
Recycling an old dresser puts a new spin on an old but still viable piece of furniture. It doesn’t take much to turn an ugly dresser into a new and lovely addition to your home. There’s no need for caustic strippers or heavy scraping. Sand paper, paint and patience, gives you the tools you need for your work of art. You’ll get back to the basics, when it comes to refinishing this dresser. Wash the dresser with soap and warm water to remove any old residue. Wipe it dry. Wear the gloves while sanding and painting. Tear the heavy grit sand paper to a size that fits around the wood block. Hold the sand paper in place on the block while sanding the dresser. Sand the dresser by following the wood grain. Start at the top and work to the bottom of the dresser. Long even sanding strokes with applied pressure will start lifting the paint. Wipe the sanding dust from the dresser often. Change the sand paper to the medium grit and continue sanding, this will smooth any ridges the heavy grit sand pa
