Today I’m sharing my latest refreshed project:
Dresser Makeover with Stain and Paint
After moving last year, last year – that sounds like a long time ago, I found that I needed a few new refreshed pieces of furniture. Lucky for me we moved to an area with lots of antique/junk stores. When I saw this piece I knew it was the perfect size for the guest bedroom. I also knew exactly how I wanted to paint it, I had pinned a similar one to my “dresser ideas” board.
It looked pretty rough, but that didn’t scare me 😉
Here’s what you need for the makeover:
- Sander or sanding block
- Dust mask
- Stain (I used Kona)
- Gloves
- Chalk based Paint in two shades
- Your choice of a top coat for paint and stain – wax, varnish wipe on poly, etc
I used my sander to sand the top and the drawer fronts, be sure to wear your dust mask. Sand until the old finish is off. I started sanding with 60 grit and finished with 120 grit sand paper. Clean the dust/dirt off the piece. I used a damp cloth, which served two purposes. The wet cloth opens the wood grain so that it excepts the stain better. Use a lint free cloth to wipe on the stain. Don’t put it on too heavy, if you do, just wipe off excess. While the stain is drying, paint on the base color of paint, I used Maison Blanche White for the based coat. When it dried I painted Maison Blanche Creme de Menthe over the white. I love waiting for paint to dry 😉 that’s when I took the opportunity to use the matte varnish on the stain. After the varnish dried, I used a sanding block to sand the painted areas to reveal the base coat and the old finish. I wiped the painted area to remove the dust from the sanded area and applied the top coat. This was a two day process. I made sure each area was dry before moving on to the next step.
In these photos you can see the two layers of paint and the original stained areas, after I sanded.
The sanded areas look like the piece has aged over time. Or that was my intent!
Even though my husband thinks it looks great sitting right here in the gathering room, it will be making it’s way upstairs to the guest room!
Here’s to another project checked off the list, I didn’t realize how many projects I’d have after the move!
Did you see How I painted 6 chairs in one afternoon?
or what to do before you start painting a wall?
Thanks to Miss Mustard Seed for the inspiration:
I can be inspired by her everyday!
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Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog says
January 16, 2016 at 2:50 pmI love how this turned out. Looks great with the contrast of the drawers and painted surfaces. Good job!
Emily @ The Benson Street says
January 14, 2016 at 11:28 pmLOVE LOVE LOVE the color! Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Link Party. Emily @ The Benson Street.
Terry says
January 5, 2016 at 12:09 pmLove the color choice for this piece! Miss Mustard Seed is perfect inspiration for all things painted:)
Hope you have a great day!
Smiles!
Terry
Debbie says
January 6, 2016 at 4:31 pmThanks Terry, I agree Miss Mustard Seed is awesome!
Cara says
January 4, 2016 at 8:19 amLove this! I love the mix of the turquoise with the dark wood, so pretty!
Julie says
July 12, 2015 at 9:52 pmi love your cow print! I’ve searched for it online, can you give me any info on how I might locate it?
Debbie says
July 13, 2015 at 7:21 amThanks Julie! The cow print is from http://AntiqueFarmhouse.com
Dale says
September 14, 2016 at 2:10 amYou can also purchase them at Kirklands.
Ashley @ Cherished Bliss says
February 5, 2015 at 2:18 pmI absolutely adore this dresser Debbie!! Gorgeous!
Amy Malone says
February 1, 2015 at 4:39 pmI have this exact piece in a light oak finish have been wanting to strip and stain forever but it has so many coats of build up polish/wax on it. After seeing this pic I know it will be worth the effort put into it!! Only thing is I absolutely love the mint choice can you please share with me the two paint brand and cord you used? I don’t want to begin on this until I know this I have tried too many different paints trying to get a true mint color only with failure! Thanks for the share!
Betsy @ Happily Ever After Etc. says
January 31, 2015 at 5:26 pmSo pretty! I am working on a dresser re-do myself and can not decide between dark turquoise or light mint… this was a great idea!
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says
January 30, 2015 at 11:33 pmI really love the dark wood with the mint colored paint! It turned out SO gorgeous. I’m working on refinishing a dresser as we speak. I love antique furniture!
Jodie @ Sypsie Designs says
January 30, 2015 at 7:15 pmOh my goodness I love everything about this makeover! Including that cow print : ) Amazing work on the finish!
Sherry says
January 28, 2015 at 11:30 amJust gorgeous! I love the two toned and the distress on the paint. Thanks for the inspiration!
Kathy @petticoatjunktion says
January 27, 2015 at 9:15 amJust gorgeous Debbie. I did a similar piece with this look a year or so ago but I like yours much better!
Brittany says
January 26, 2015 at 11:52 amThis looks really nice! I have a dresser that desperately needs a makeover. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
Darla says
January 25, 2015 at 6:24 pmThis is lovely! Could you please give me the name of the artist who painted the cow? It reminds me so much of my niece’s work. Thanks.
Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says
January 25, 2015 at 5:20 pmI love that you kept the wood showing it has such a beautiful grain and your choice of colour is just perfection.
kirby says
January 25, 2015 at 1:48 pmLove it! I love mixing finishes like that.
Melody @ My Passion For Decor says
January 25, 2015 at 11:19 amI don’t know what I love more, this gorgeous dresser makeover or the cow art!! This is a fantastic makeover, and that color combo is perfect. Beautiful!
Jeanette says
January 24, 2015 at 9:44 pmOkay, now I want to do a piece with paint and stain!!! Simply stunning. I love the dark stain you used. Pinning! Jeanette
Breanna says
January 23, 2015 at 10:57 amThis is GORGEOUS!! I love how rich the wood looks and mint color is perfection!
[email protected] says
January 23, 2015 at 7:21 amLove the look of this dresser. It is so pretty. We are going to feature this as one of our selections tomorrow for our Seasons Saturday Selections! Happy Friday!
[email protected] Designs says
January 23, 2015 at 7:02 amI love the combination of stain and paint and the colors you chose are beautiful…great job…I love it!….and looks like the cow does too!!! Have a great weekend!
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says
January 23, 2015 at 6:01 amOoh, I love to see the stain mixed with paint! You did a fantastic job, Debbie!
Jenna says
January 22, 2015 at 3:43 pmOk, Debbie. I’m usually not a stain girl, but I LOVE this paint and stain combination. And that cow print – I die! Fab job, gal!
Debbie says
January 22, 2015 at 7:17 pmThanks Jenna! It just needs a snake vase to hold a few flowers 😉
Debbie
[email protected] of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
January 22, 2015 at 1:17 pmJust beautiful, Debbie! I love the mix or the paint and stain! XO
Karin Chudy (ART IS BEAUTY) says
January 22, 2015 at 11:05 amDebbie, everything you do is amazing..but I LOVE this. I just love the combination of paint and stain. Such a rich elegant yet rustic feel.
Gorgeous.
Hugs,
Karin
Beth says
January 22, 2015 at 12:04 pmLove your distressing and that cow! Beautiful job!!!!
Hugs,
Beth
nancy says
January 22, 2015 at 11:34 amThe dark Kona with the mint is delish–looks like Grasshopper Pie in legs! Oh, great….now I’m hungry!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
January 22, 2015 at 10:06 amYou did a beautiful job on that dresser Debbie!! 🙂 Love it!!
xo
Nancy
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
January 22, 2015 at 9:53 amShe’s a beauty, Debbie! Love your paint and stain color choices. You have the perfect touch when it comes to distressing too.
xx
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
January 22, 2015 at 9:36 amI really like this piece with the paint and stain and the way the different colors show through the distressing. And it really does look great in that spot! Thanks for the inspiration!
Heather J says
January 22, 2015 at 9:12 amThis looks awesome! I love the cow picture…Wow…it looks so good together. Love that paint color and the stain together…excellent work! Thanks for sharing:)
kimm at REinvented says
January 22, 2015 at 7:44 amBeautiful, Debbie! I love the two tone finish.
Linda @ It All Started With Paint says
January 22, 2015 at 8:16 amSimply stunning, my friend! And perfectly accessorized with the perfect cow pic! 🙂 Linda
cassie says
January 22, 2015 at 8:08 amoooh i love this! such a pretty color and love the dark stain!