Faux Bamboo Dresser Makeover
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Steps I took to create this look:
- Cleaned the finished surfaces with degreaser
- Scuff sanded the entire piece with 180 grit sandpaper and my SurfPrep sander
- Primed the laminate top and previously painted surface with a bonding primer
- Mixed up milk paint by Shackteau Interiors in the color Mint Julep (in a 1 to 1 ratio of milk paint powder to water)
- Added Extra Bond to the paint to prevent the milk paint from chipping ( in a 2 to 1 ratio of paint to extra bond)
- Sealed with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat and my favorite top coating brush
- Lined drawers with peel-and-stick wallpaper
- Stripped the paint from the existing hardware and shined it up with Brasso
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Want to learn more about each step? Check out the links below:
- How to Prep Furniture for Painting
- How to Paint Laminate Furniture
- How to Use Milk Paint on Furniture
- Cleaning Hardware on Vintage Furniture
- Lining Drawers in Furniture and Cabinets
As always, please let me know if you have any questions!
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