HEAVY Old Dresser Redo

Seriously.  Heavy is an understatement.  Even with the drawers out, it was hard for me to scoot it across the floor.  This dresser was solid, but ugly!!  It had that lovely 80's golden finish with the black specks in it.  I knew I wanted a dark top.  I also wanted to brighten the rest of the piece up.  Because I scored this for only $20, I could afford to replace all of the hardware on it!  


I decided to use Minwax Jacobean stain, after I sanded down the top completely.  I had a hard time deciding on a color for the body.  I finally decided on a mixture of chalk paint.  I used ASCP in Old White and Paris Grey.  I taped off the stripes to make sure my lines were straight, but didn't measure them... just kind of eye balled it to see where the stripes should go.  I also filled in the holes from the old handles and pulls, and replaced them with the bin pulls and the large glass knobs.  The entire body of the piece was finished with 2 coats of AS clear wax, after a good distressing.  I used a clear poly to seal the top.  I prefer poly on the tops of my pieces, but that is just me : )


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Linking up @:

Sunday:

Newbie Party @ Debbiedoo's

Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

The Sunday Showcase Party @ Under The Table And Dreaming

Simply Klassic Sunday @ Simply Klassic Home

Monday:

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch

More The Merrier @ DIY Home Sweet Home

Making The World Cuter Monday @ Making The World Cuter

Show Me What You Got Monday @ Our Delightful Home

Mop It Up Mondays @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor

Just A Party With My Peeps @ How To Nest For Less

Tuesday:

Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm

Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife

Power Of Paint Party @ Domestically Speaking

Turquoise Lovin' @ Sweet Little Gals

Be Inspired @ Elizabeth & Co.

Trash To Treasure Tuesday @ Kammy's Korner

Tell It To Me Tuesday @ Creatively Living Outside The Box

Tuesday's Treasures  @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia

Party Time  @ Northern Cottage

Wednesday:

Piece Of Work Wednesday @ Primitive And Proper

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ {Primp}

Chalk Paint Linky Party @ Shades Of Amber

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Thursday:

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple

Tickled Pink @ 504 Main

Under $100 Linky Party @ Beyond The Picket Fence

Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here

Catch As Catch Can @ My Repurposed Life

Friday:

Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed

Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest

Feature Yourself Friday @ Fingerprints On The Fridge

Feature Friday Free For All @ Five Days Five Ways

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholic Friday @ Remodelaholic

Frugalicious Fridays @ Finding Fabulous

Weekend Wrap Up Party @ Tater Tots And Jello

Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal @ The Rooster And The Hen

Saturday:

Spotlight Saturday @ Classy Clutter