How Do You Refinish Laminate Dressers And Nightstands?
Do you have tired, mismatched pieces of furniture in your bedroom? Are you stuck with a laminate nightstand and dresser that you purchased because it was cheap and easy to find? If you don’t have the budget to replace your old laminate pieces, they can be painted with great results. Using lots of thin coats of paint and primer give new life to your furniture with minimal cost and effort. Prep the nightstand and dresser by thoroughly cleaning with a mild cleanser. Remove the doors and drawers from each piece if possible. Lay all the pieces on a drop cloth. Sand each piece thoroughly. Sand every part of the furniture until you can no longer see shine on the laminate. A handheld palm sander makes the sanding process much easier. Palm sanders can be purchased at most home improvement stores. Dampen a rag and wipe down your nightstand and dresser to remove sanding dust. Apply primer using a foam roller or foam brush. Glidden Gripper is a great primer for slick surfaces like laminate. Using
