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How To Easily Repaint A Chest Of Drawers

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How To Easily Repaint A Chest Of Drawers

These pine chest of drawers have been in my boys’ shared bedroom for a few years now.  I originally purchased them second hand and already upcycled in a gorgeous aqua colour.   The colour happened to go with the random blue paint choice for the walls at the time.  Love how those things happen!!

Initially I was not sure about whether to repaint a chest of  drawers for the boys’ room refresh.  But I am so glad I did!  I love how, with just a bit of paint and some new handles, an old piece of furniture can become new again!

repaint a chest of drawers

What happened to the missing drawer handles?

A couple of the pine knobs, which were painted white and distressed, broke over time.

The other missing handles  Mum “borrowed” for a different furniture project and never got around to replacing them.  Sorry kids!

The Plan

Since I am going for an industrialised, rustic kind of look in the boys’ shared bedroom, I decided to go with black handles.

My regular “go to place” for purchasing handles is Ebay.

I find there is a lot more choice online than the local hardware store, as well as better prices.  If I don’t mind waiting the 2 to 6 week shipping time, it’s a great solution!

This time I bought these black pull handles from Ebay.  It meant I could cover up the existing holes without having to fill them with putty. And they only cost a $1 each!

handles to repaint a chest of drawers

The Steps To Repaint A Chest Of Drawers

Due to the need to use up my existing paint supplies, the colour for this project was determined by what paint I already had on hand.

Thankfully, Seaside Fusion Mineral Paint that I used was a great colour choice!

Step 1 – Clean And Lightly Sand

I did give these painted boys drawers a light sand and a good clean before re-painting.  Oh, yes and removed all the stickers.

The original paint is a mix of Annie Sloan chalk paint colours with a top coat of wax.

So sanding it made sure that the new paint would adhere better without having to use an undercoat.

Step 2 – No Undercoat Or Primer Needed.  Just Paint.

repaint a chest of drawers

Once the drawers were prepped, I painted them with 2 coats of Seaside Fusion Mineral Paint.  This is a decorative finishing paint, which actually doesn’t require a undercoat or top coat.

The time between coats is longer though because of that, at minimum 12 hours.

Step 3 – Distress (Optional)

repaint a chest of drawers

The original colour actually went really well with the new top colour so I decided that I wanted some of it to show through.

I just sanded parts of the new paint and scratched it a bit.

Yes, really, I used my finger nail and scratched the top layer of paint off in a few places.

Love how the aqua colour just peeps through.

Step 4 – Add Handles

Next I screwed the new handles into the wood, covering over the old holes.

The screw driver stripped a bit of the black paint off the screws.  A few dabs of Coal Black Fusion Mineral Paint and all black again.

Step 5 – Apply Sealer

Really, I didn’t need to apply sealer because of the paint I used.  Fusion Mineral Paint includes a primer, paint and top coat in the one product.  However, with kids’ furniture I like to make sure it is really easy to wipe clean.

Update: since this repaint a chest of drawers I have had to wipe texta and pen marks off.  Thankfully it came off with no problems!

A sealer also gives it a bit more sheen and I reckon the wood underneath appreciates the moisture.

So the chest of drawers got a coat of the lovely L’Essentiel liquid wax.   My current favourite product to use as a top coat over furniture paint.

The Result

I love how they turned out!!   Yes, they did need a repaint after all!

painted boys drawers

Take note of how easy it was to repaint a chest of drawers for a kid’s bedroom!  You can definitely do it too!

Further Reading:

Ideas For A Shared Boys Bedroom

Girls Bedroom Dresser Makeover

Girls Bedroom Ideas And Inspiration

Best Way To Store Lego

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Follower of Jesus. Wife to Daniel. Mum to three energetic Aussie Indian kids. Loves reading, trying new things and pottering at home. Inspired by nature, Pinterest, vintage finds and paint colours. Believes that we flourish best when our homes are uncluttered and organised, as well as when we are surrounded by what we find beautiful. Here you will find simple ideas, inspiration and encouragement to help you let go of the clutter and makeover your home.

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Hi friends, so glad you stopped by! I'm Jane, an Aussie Mum of three, who has learnt over the years that a great amount of simplicity, organisation and beauty in my home benefits my family as well as myself. My aim is to share with you the best tips and ideas you need to also enjoy serenity in your own home. Find Out More…

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