Industrial Dresser (Anthro Inspired)
Anthropology Inspired Dresser Re-Do
Posted by Victoria M.
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Simple tutorial on how to re-do an old dresser into a chic anthropology inspired conversation piece.
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You Will Need (9 things)
- Gray Paint
- Black Craft Paint
- Stencils
- Paint Stripper
- Putty Knife
- Sandpaper
- 2 Rags
- Wood Stain
- Plaster Of Paris *optional*
Steps (6 steps, 120 minutes)
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1
Start by stripping the paint off of all the drawers of their previous color / varnish.
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2
Next give them a light sanding. I was originally going to make sure to get all the paint off but decided that I kind of like the scrappy paint chips so I left them. Really it's up to you and how you want your end design to look.
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3
Stain the face of your drawers with a dark color stain by dipping your cotton rag into the stain and going with the grain wipe it on. Allow the stain to sit for a few minutes before wiping off the excess with a clean cotton rag.
I used 'walnut' colored wood stain by Min-Wax.
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4
Once your stain is set and dry stencil your letters and numbers on each drawer using a sponge brush and your black craft paint.
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5
Finish it off by painting the bulk of your piece in a soft neutral gray or tan. I used sandstone gray by Better Home and Gardens and made it into Chalk paint. You can do it with any latex paint by using the following ratio:
3 parts paint + 1 part plaster (& water)
Mix your plaster with water until yogurt consistency and smooth before mixing it immediately with the latex paint. Stir until smooth and paint.
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6
Once dry piece your furniture back together and your done!