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DIY Painted Dresser With Gel Stained Drawers
Easily makeover pieces of furniture with DIY chalk paint and gel stain.
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Equipment
Paintbrush
Rag
Gloves
Supplies
Gel Stain: We used Minwax Red Elm
Deglosser
DIY Chalk Paint
latex paint + Plaster or Paris or Store Bought Chalk Paint
Wipe-On Poly
waterbased so that it does not yellow
Furniture Glaze
optional
Foam Brush or Lint Free T-Shirt
Instructions
Prep the Dresser
Clean with deglosser.
Fill imperfections with wood filler.
Sand and wipe the dresser.
Make DIY Chalk Paint
Mix 1/3 cup plaster with 1/3 cup water.
Add 1 cup latex eggshell, flat, or satin paint.
Coat the dresser's body with 2-3 layers.
Apply Gel Stain to Drawers
Degloss and lightly scuff up drawers with 220 sandpaper.
Use foam brush or lint-free t-shirt for even strokes.
Remove excess stain, let dry, and repeat for 2-3 coats.
Seal Chalk Paint
Once dry, use wipe-on poly, polyacrylic, or furniture wax.
Reattach clean brass hardware.
Notes
Label drawers before removal.
Use a lint-free t-shirt for gel stain application.
Wait 24 hours between gel stain coats.
No need to seal the gel stain, but add polyacrylic for high-traffic areas.
Minimal wiping for gel stain application.
Author:
Erin Nutter
Cost:
under $20