How Do You Refinish An Oak Dresser?
Do you wish the oak dresser in your bedroom was a little more attractive? If it is solidly built and well-designed, all it may need is a face lift. You can do the job yourself at home and turn your oak dresser into a fresh-faced work of art. Buy a chemical stripper labeled as requiring “no cleanup” or as easily washed away with water. While some strippers come in liquid form, others can be found as gels or pastes. Since you will be working with both horizontal and vertical surfaces, it is best to avoid liquid forms that will run off the sides of your dresser. Carefully follow the instructions that come from the manufacturer of the chemical stripper. Detach all of the dresser’s drawers. You must work with each piece separately until the process is complete. Spread a coat of stripper over a small area of your dresser’s surface. Wait for the time advised in the manufacturer’s instructions while the stripper does its work. Use a round-edged scraper or putty knife to remove the old finish.
