Step 4
Now, wear hand gloves for safety measures, and you are good to go. If you only want the color of the wood to be a lighter or darker shade, then using only the stain will get your work done. With the help of a paintbrush or a sponge, apply the stain to the dresser. Take care of all the small areas and do not leave any spots. When the stain is even on all sides, you have achieved the desired color and leave it to dry. Suppose you want a darker shade, then use another coat of stain on it. You can seal the deal by using polyurethane to preserve the color and give it a finishing look. Check the manufacturer’s details about the time it needs to dry up.
You can also change the wood dresser into a new one by changing the color. If you want to give your dresser a new color, you need to buy a tin of paint. You can use blue, red, yellow or even green. These colors tend to give a fresh and lively look to the place. You need to wait until the stain dries up, and you can coat the entire furniture with the color you have. First, apply a thin coat of paint onto it and let it dry for some hours. Use a second layer of the paint to darken the color. If you want a lighter shade, then the first coat will work just fine, but if you’re going to give a darker shade, then another thin layer of the color would help you get the desired look. After it dries up, use polyurethane to give it a finishing and shiny look.
Step 5
If you want to change the knobs or the drawer pulls and add some new ones, you can do that too. Put the knobs back in their places and slide the drawers back in. Clear up the area and take your new dresser inside.
Tips
- While painting the dresser, use the painter’s tape so that you may not smudge the color.
- Wear gloves so that the paint does not stick to your hand.
- Wear goggles while sanding the dresser.
The Bottom Line
If you are looking for a new look for the house, then giving away a well-maintained dresser would be wrong. Why waste money buying a new one when you can change the looks of the old one? This will also keep you busy for some days. Also, refurbishing something gives it a unique look, and there wouldn’t be anyone else who would have the same dresser as yours.
