August 27, 2013

Antique White 9-Drawer Dresser

This dresser was found on craigslist a few weeks back. It was really beat up, but still solid and functional. I got the vibe that the owners were a little embarrassed of it's condition. They seemed somewhat surprised when I said, "OK, let's load it up."

I keep forgetting that most of the population just want to get rid of their junk. It amazes me that they can't see what their junk could be. BUT -- better for me, right? lol. 


Antique Painted Dresser


I posted about finding this dresser here.
Her before...well.... I guess it's not that bad. Surely not something I would buy to use "as-is".

Antique Painted Dresser


But....she's pretty now....

Antique Painted Dresser



Everything was hand crafted on this piece. I used homemade chalk paint and also made the color by mixing some that I already had.

Antique Painted Dresser


I started by sanding the top down to get all the bubbling imperfections smooth. I didn't bother sanding anything else. That isn't needed when using chalk paint.

I proceeded to apply three coats of my homemade chalk paint concoction....

Antique Painted Dresser


Once the paint dried, I got out the sand paper and sanded by hand (no palm sander, no electric sander...just me and the sandpaper).  This process gave me blisters on both of my thumbs. I may decide to go with a palm sander next time...


After sanding I applied Minwax Clear Gloss Laquer to give it a heavy duty protective coat. I've found this to be the one protective coating that really does hold up.

The knobs were given new life with a rubbed bronze spray paint.

Antique Painted Dresser


If the old owners could only see her now. I bet they would be a little embarrassed.


Linking to:
Elizabeth & Co
Savvy Southern
Domestically Speaking
A Stroll Thru Life
The Vintage Farmhouse
The Crafty Blog Stalker
Live Laugh Rowe
Finding Fabulous

6 comments:

  1. looks great! what a great find! i am desperately needing something like this:) love all the antiquing too

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  2. So fresh and pretty now! And look at all that storage! Sorry about the blisters!

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  3. Gorgeous transformation!
    Need something like this for my home too.
    Thanks for this lovely sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  4. Love the dresser and the style and wow, what a difference. Love the new finish. I would love for you to link up to my ongoing party - Inspire Me --http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/08/179th-inspire-me-tuesday.html Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty

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  5. LOVIN THIS! WOW! I think you really transformed this dresser into a show stopper,just beautiful!

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  6. Awesome Dresser Revamp! Thanks so much for linking up to Frugalicious Friday!

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