Are you thinking about painting an old chest of drawer? The job is not at all difficult. The selection of the right colour paint and following the right way of paint application can successfully give a new look to an old chest of drawer.
Before you start applying paint, you have to do some essentials. At first, you need to move your chest of drawer to a well-ventilated area. It is best to do the painting job outdoors, preferably in a basement area or garage. Spread a drop cloth on the floor and place the furniture on it. This will help to keep the surface clean. In order to prepare the furniture for primer or paint, sand its surface with a sand paper. You can wear a mask so that you do not inhale dust and fume produced while sanding. After sanding, you should clean the surface of the furniture with a wet sponge. Wipe the surface with a dry hand towel.
It is important to read the manufacturer’s instruction for applying paint. Apply the primer all over the surface of the chest of drawer and let it dry. Stir the colour paint thoroughly. Apply the first layer of paint evenly on the entire surface with a good quality paint brush and make sure that there are no lumps. Check for the corners and leave the paint to dry for a considerable amount of time. Apply the second layer of paint following the previous steps. Use the drawer only after the paint has dried completely. It is ideal not to use the newly painted chests of drawers within 24 hours.
These tips can help you in painting chests of drawer properly. After you are done with your painting job, do not forget to clean all the painting supplies.