Comments on: Reader Redesign: Nice Chest

By: Olga

Olga — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:10:59 +0000

I’m just wondering, I see that you used the water based acrylic paint but the YoungHouse in their tutorial says to use latex paint but you can also use oil based if you don’t use latex primer or something.. so what is really best to use and what is the difference?
Also, did you use flat or semi-gloss?

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:47:06 +0000

What a great makeover on the dresser. I love Behr’s lime light. We painted our guest room in that color, and it’s very serene.

By: Erin Watson

Erin Watson — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:44:59 +0000

If you really want to add some jazzmataz to a refurbished piece, I have found the Anthropology is a great source for cool hardware. Their selection of pulls if great and really unique! They are especially good for accent pieces, just something to add character.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:29:40 +0000

THANKS Mindy!!!!
I needed all that as I plan to do this to an old dresser that was my husband’s as a child and he doesn’t want to part with it (go figure) BUT then I won’t be spending as much on NEW furniture.
Greatly appreciate it!!

By: Mindy

Mindy — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:17:42 +0000

Hey guys! Ok…I used water based acrylic paint. (one coat of primer, two coats of the paint) I achieved a smooth finish by just making long brush strokes back and forth and by making sure I had enough paint on my brush (never skimp on quality brushes!). (if you look closely there are tiny brush marks, but not too bad) To seal in the holes from the previous screws, you need to use Bondo (its a red color) and mix it with a hardener. It should come in a kit. Be careful though because once you mix the two together it hardens pretty fast. To fill in the other cracks, etc, in the wood I used Crawford spakle. Make sure to sand down the screw holes very well so you don’t see the marks once you paint the piece. (and might I add my Dad is a professional house painter so thats how I learned the right way to do all of this!) Hope this helps!

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:53:33 +0000

I’m going to do this to a dresser soon, what kind of paint was used, how did she fill in the holes (we have the same type handles on ours now), etc? I need help w/this!!! ha.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:24:41 +0000

How did you get such a smooth paint finish? It’s fabulous!!

By: Chelsea @ TheVintageChair

Chelsea @ TheVintageChair — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:20:46 +0000

Wow, what a cute little dresser! Although, I hated to see those cute, vintage, beaded handles go, it’s a fantastic transformation! Very charming.

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:03:52 +0000

Hey Shannon,

No worries! We’re just glad they’re exactly what you’re looking for. Happy shopping…

xoxo,
s

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:01:44 +0000

D’oh! Thanks Sherry! I should have read all of the comments before I posted – but I just got so excited!