09/09/2026
Detailed tutorial ⬇️
🔹first, comment “SUPPLY” so you have the exact list of tools I used!
🔹remove all hardware and label your drawers. Vintage drawers tend to like going back exactly where they were 😅
🔹scrub the mess out of your piece! I did three rounds. Three rounds were 100% needed! Having a clean foundation is key.
🔹apply filler for large chunks missing, and glazing putty for small dents/scratches.
🔹sand with 180 and 220 grit. This smooths out your filler and scuff sands the piece in prep for paint.
🔹go in with your second round of putty/filler. Not always needed but that wasn’t the case for this dresser.
🔹sand smooth again with 220 grit.
🔹prep syringes with wood glue, and repair dovetailed drawer joints.
🔹seal with clear shellac spray to prevent bleed through of wood tannins.
🔹paint the drawer edges/trim. This can be done at a later step but I personally like to do it before I spray my paint.
🔹prep sprayer for paint. ALWAYS strain your paint!
🔹spray 1st coat of Farmhouse Paint. No primer needed and scratch proof in an hr. I’ve done my tests, this stuff is amazing!
🔹apply 3rd round of glazing putty and sand smooth.
🔹spray 2nd coat of paint.
🔹refinish original hardware with a brass spray paint and gilding wax.
🔹clean up the drawer insides and sand any rough edges
🔹list for sale!
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