November 25, 2010

dresser transformation

Ok folks, here it is - my dresser make over! I will try to keep the text minimal because well as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, and I took a lot of photos to document my steps.

So remember her? This is how the old girl looked when I decided she needed a little rejuvenation.


I had to decide if I wanted to use oil or latex paint. I decided to go with latex mainly because with the sudden onset of winter I had to do this project inside and oil paint is very smelly and very hard to clean up. I laid out a flat sheet to cover my carpet, put her on a piece of plywood and began to sand.


Initially I was going to take a belt sander to it all but Cynthia (my SIL and paint advisor) informed me I didn't need to do a major sand job but only needed to scuff up the surface to take the gloss off. It only took me about 20 minutes to sand the entire thing.


I wanted to keep the original key holes so I taped them off and then used an exacto knife to cut around them so that I could roll right over top without getting paint on them.



I washed the whole thing down well and then primed it all with my tinted primer. Once that was dry I was able to start painting the yellow - very exciting!


I said I wanted a mustard yellow but didn't realize how close "Serengeti Song" actually was to well... mustard! I'm SUPER pleased with this color.


I did 2 coats and then let it sit for an entire day. It needed more but I wanted it to be good and dry before I painted again as I didn't want it to get gummy.


I was a little worried about how well this medallion would paint but I rolled right over it and it covered really well. I think having a great primer really helped.


I finally did another 2 more coats and let that dry for another day. When it wasn't tacky any more I put the drawers back in (don't worry I don't have them closed all the way), put the hardware back on and moved it back into place.

I am *THRILLED* with how it turned out. It is better than I had envisioned it. The color is perfect and it's exactly what I wanted.


I am so happy with it! It looks so much more modern, so much more "me," and really brightens up the room.







And for all you BEFORE and AFTER junkies, here you go!


BEFORE

AFTER

Come back tomorrow and I'll show you the rest of the room and how her new look is fitting in nicely.

36 comments:

  1. I looks so great, like a completely new piece. The after picture looks so junky now.
    I'm glad taping up the keyhole worked well, Brad is a smart man.

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  2. LOVE it! The yellow is fabulous!

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  3. Love it!! It looks amazing!

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  4. I love it! Very, very beautiful!

    Cidinha

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  5. Oh wow! Super Fabulous job! I am not a yellow-family lover, but this is AMAZING! Good job!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  6. Okay, Moo, I have to admit it looks awesome!!! It has a new, younger looking look and with only a paint job. Now, how can I look like I'm withit in these times--you know what I mean--younger and hipper!
    I know a can of paint won't help me a lick (get it!!?) But this is about the dresser and I'm glad you painted it and are happy with it.
    It does look good and you did a great job.

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  7. Nice work my dear! I can't wait to see the whole room!

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  8. love it!! can i tell you that i had a dream that i lived in my old house again and there was an old sideboard table that needed to be refinished? i'im pretty sure that you inspired my dream. haha

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  9. Good choice! It looks fantastic!

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  10. Ok--I LOVE IT!!!! We just arrived a few minutes ago and I tried to be patient while I waited for a chance to sneak away to the computer and have finally see the finished product!!! It was SO WORTH THE WAIT!! You really did an amazing job and I ADORE the color. I can't wait to see everything else!

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  11. Great job! I love the new color - especially up against your gray wall. Looking forward to seeing the whole room!

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  12. Mustard was a bold choice and it paid off. I like to see pieces done just straight painted; nothing fancy. Although the distressed look is in, it's something a little to advanced for me. I like how this turned out and you made it look so easy.

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  13. The yellow is just perfect. What a great transformation!!

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  14. this is gorgeous! love the color- it looks so crisp and so warm!

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  15. That looks fantastic. You are cracking me up with the mustard bottle. Super fun dresser.

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  16. What a gorgeous transformation! You almost have me sold on mustard yellow. :) And I love how you set the bottle of mustard next to the dresser! Great job!

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  17. What a wonderful job you did on this piece. I love the bold color choice! Good tip on painting over those keyholes!

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  18. Love that gorgeous color! And what a cute dresser!

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  19. What a great piece! I love the bold yellow! Visiting from Remodaholic :-)

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  20. Absolutely LOVE it!!!! You did an awesome job!!!! I am wanting to do the same thing myself with both my nightstands...but in a tiffany blue. I love your mustard color! How modern looking!!!!

    I'm a new follower and can't wait to see what you come up with later!

    P.S...your adorable!

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  21. Love the color; can you share what brand the paint is?

    Thanks~

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  22. I LOVE paint....amazing how much a bit of paint can change something from ho-hum to FAB!

    Warm blessings,
    Spencer

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  23. That looks so awesome! I'll be featuring it tomorrow :). Hehe, when I saw your pics on the sidebar I was thinking your husband looked familiar (I think we had some mutual friends), and then I thought that looked like the Cardston temple. I love that the blogging world is small :).

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  24. great job, the yellow is the perfect color and makes it so modern!!!

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  25. Beautiful! I'm refinishing a dry sink and used almost the same color! I applied a glaze, too, though. Mine is almost done and I'll be posting it soon!

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  26. I love it!! I'm a HUGE fan of yellow-mustard yellow. What is the name & brand of your paint. I have a dresser just waiting to be splashed in mustard.

    Thanks!!

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  27. wow, love the color. You did an awesome job. I would be terrified to paint anything like that inside, you've got guts!

    http://www.alwaysinwonder.com

    Having a little giveaway on my blog for followers old and new-a $20 Home Depot gift card is up for grabs if anyone is interested.

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  28. OMG!! I absolutely lub what you did to this dresser. I lack the confidence so, made mine black =) But I have to say yours is def. a WOW piece! Fantastic job.

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  29. I am totally in love with this gorgeous piece of furniture...the yellow is the perfect color!!! Congrats on a "perfect" make over!!!

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  30. I absolutely love that color!!! It looks wonderful. I want to paint my furniture now!

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  31. turned out beautiful. love the color.
    ive done a few pieces in the mustard color and i always love the way they turn out

    lauren

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  32. I love this piece. You did an awesome job. I've featured it as one of the inspiration pieces for my soon-to-be guest bedroom. I hope you don't mind that I used one of your pictures. I've given you credit and posted a link to this page of your blog.

    http://thejunkhouse.blogspot.com/2011/02/guest-bedroom-inspiration.html

    I'm also a new follower. I've been creeping around for a while, but just recently started following.

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