Houston interior house painting doesn’t have to be limited to your walls. Why not make a fun craft project out of updating and decorating your furniture? We’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how to repaint a dresser and turn it into a custom work of art!
1. Prep the Surface
Start by washing the entire surface of the dresser with mild soap and warm water to remove grease and dirt. Rinse it thoroughly and wipe it dry with a microfiber cloth. Next, take a Sherwin-Williams 220-grit sanding pad and lightly scuff-sand all surfaces to be painted. This deglosses any existing finish on stained or painted wood and smooths out rough patches or splinters on raw wood. Be sure to wear a dust mask or respirator during this step. If you sand down to bare wood or are covering a dark stain, apply a coat of Sherwin-Williams Premium Wall & Wood Primer to ensure proper adhesion.
2. Paint the Base Coat
Next, apply two coats of your chosen base color to the dresser frame and drawer fronts using a mini foam or micro-fiber paint roller. If you’re looking for a clean, crisp white, try Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006). Allow the first coat to dry for at least two hours before applying the second coat for full, even coverage.
3. Plan Your Design
Sketch your geometric or decorative pattern on a notepad with a pencil first. Use this as a guide to measure, trace, and transfer your pattern onto the dresser drawers. Use a straightedge, ruler, and tape measure to mark light guide lines on the front of your dresser drawers with a soft pencil.
4. Tape Off Your Pattern
Use painter’s tape to define the geometric shapes or stripes of your design on the drawer fronts. We recommend using a high-quality, low-tack delicate surface tape (such as FrogTape Delicate Surface) so it won’t pull off the freshly applied base paint when peeled away.
5. Paint Accent Colors & Finish
Once the tape is pressed down firmly along the edges, paint your first accent color inside the taped-off areas using a small trim brush or mini roller. It’s usually easiest to start with your lightest color first. After 1 to 2 hours of drying time, carefully peel away the tape. Repeat the taping and painting process for your second or third accent colors, allowing 2 to 4 hours of total cure time before handling the drawers or reinstalling hardware.
Pro Painters, your trusted Houston painting contractor, is always available to take on any complex or daunting projects you don’t feel like tackling on your own. Whether you need help with custom furniture refinishing or full Houston interior painting and cabinet painting, we’re here to help! Contact us today for a free estimate!
