Saturday, January 19, 2013

Bold Green Dresser - Refinishing Furniture With Paint And Stain

Hello friends! Hope you all are enjoying your weekend. Remember my dresser color dilemma? Oh well... I took the risk and painted the dresser green. I do love the final result especially after changing the original handles for glass knobs. They are so sweet!






Before...


 ... and after! :-)






For this project I used: Minwax Water Based Wood Stain (Early Spring Color and Green Tea Color - one can of each), Behr Paint 410D-4 Asparagus (one sample size was more than enough for the whole dresser), and Minwax Wood Finish (Golden Pecan 245).






Here is the step-by-step process:


Step 1 - Sand and wipe down the dresser
Step 2 - You should complete this step one small area at a time. For instance I did one drawer at a time, then I did the top, etc... Dip the brush in the Asparagus paint and then in the Green Tea Wood stain. Paint the chosen area. Then wipe the excess with a rag. (Important: always follow the grain direction when using the brush and when wiping the excess down). The dry-to-touch time will be less than five minutes. You will end up with something like this:


Step 3 - Using a brush, cover the area with Early Spring stain.

Then wipe the excess. You should always follow the grain direction. Wait to dry. Remember, stain dries quickly.

Step 4 - This is the tricky part. Using the same wet brush which you have been working with, get a little bit of paint (asparagus) and a little bit of Early Spring stain and dry paint the furniture (follow the grain direction!). If you get too much of each they will mix together and you won't have the same effect.

Step 5 - Distress the dresser (corners, etc...) using sandpaper. Sand these small areas until you see the wood.

Step 6 - After 24 hours cover your furniture with Minwax Wood Finish. Wipe the excess. Wait one or two days until your piece is completely dry. Caution: Use this product only with adequate ventilation! ;-)




Happy to have a "new" dresser and lots of storage!

... and guess what? Just found one more dresser on Craigslist for $20 (unbelievable, right?). I can't wait to refinish it.

See you soon! :-)

TDC Before and After
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54 comments:

  1. Patty @ That's So PrettyJanuary 19, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Beautiful!

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  2. Being HomeJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    Great work! I like the layered shades of green you used. I hope you had adequate ventilation? lol ;) Ummm...do you have a dresser obsession? lol Gotta love craigslist! :)

    Julie

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    1. Fabrizia F. January 20, 2013 at 5:36 PM

      Thanks Julie! I had to open all the windows... the wood finish has a very strong smell. And yes... I have a dresser obsession. hahaha However I believe this will be the last one. :)

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  3. Laurie @ Simply Creating HomeJanuary 20, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Beautiful redo and I love the glass knobs!

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  4. JennaJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Gorgeous! I have never used this method for re-finishing furniture before, but I think I'm gonna have to try! Thanks for sharing!


    Jenna @ http://www.rainonatinroof.com

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  5. decorayadoraJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Fabrizzia a love the final result !!!!Great work! I like the layered shades of green you used

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  6. Diana of Diana RamblesJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    You did a fantastic job! I am now following via GFC & Pinterest!

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    1. Fabrizia F. January 21, 2013 at 10:03 AM

      I am so glad you are here Diana! Thanks for the comment! ;-)

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  7. Athena at Minerva's GardenJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    What a pretty finish you created for your dresser--lovely!

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  8. Tried and TwistedJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    I saw this through the Craft-O-Maniac Link Party and have to say that the color is perfect! Love the details too.

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  9. PamelaJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    What a great color choice!

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  10. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Great job and the color is fabulous. Don't you just love the storage these big dressers provide? Saw your post at Coastal Charm.

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    1. Fabrizia F. January 23, 2013 at 9:10 AM

      Gotta love more storage. Especially when you live in a small home! ;-) Thanks Betsy!

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  11. KatrineJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    This turned out so fantastic! I love the color. I found you from Homemaker on a dime.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Turned out great! Awesome job!

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  13. Art and SandJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    I am totally into green lately so I clicked on your pic at the party just because of the color.

    Great job!

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  14. sadfJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Wow! Really cool. You did a good job taking that risk of green. I'm so much more of a plain type of girl, I would have just painted it white and not even thought about other colors :)

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  15. meJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    The green is gorgeous!!! Well done!

    I'd like to invite you to check out my thrifted link up!
    http://www.youngheartoldsoul.com

    Cheers!

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  16. chateau chicJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    I love the color you used to transform your chest of drawers. And the glass knobs are perfect.
    I'm a new follower and hope you'll stop by for a visit.
    Mary Alice

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  17. Lina - Fancy Frugal LifeJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    What a great color. I'm dying to pain our dressers as part of a total room make over and it's hard to decide which color! Great project.
    Lina
    visiting from WOW

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  18. Artsy VaVaJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    What a great makeover. I love your color choice! Dropping by from the Southern Lovely party.

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  19. Fabrizia F. January 23, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    :-) Thank you!

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  20. Patty January 23, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    I love it, especially since green is my fav color! You did a great job! I want to learn to do this so I will pin this!

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    1. Fabrizia F. January 25, 2013 at 10:01 PM

      Thanks Patty! It is not difficult at all. I am glad you like it!

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  21. Revamp Spunky RenaJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Hi Lovely, I'm your new follower from Linky Party.
    Love your awesome blog. Feel free to check out & follow my blog @ www.revampspunkyrena.com
    xoxo
    Rena

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  22. Maria ElenaJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    You did a beautiful job! Gorgeous color! I am your new follower!

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    1. Fabrizia F. January 25, 2013 at 10:02 PM

      Thank you so much Maria Elena! I am happy you are here!

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  23. Richella ParhamJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Wow! You did go bold--what a great result! Good for you. :)

    Thanks for joining Grace at Home!

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  24. StaceyJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    That is fabulous! I love the green.

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  25. living from glory to gloryJanuary 24, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Hello,I just love the green I always think green is fresh and clean and crisp. I am for re-painting anything! Thanks for the creative post!
    Blessings, Roxy

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    1. Fabrizia F. January 25, 2013 at 10:03 PM

      Thank you! Green is one of my favorite colors! ;-)

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  26. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    This turned out fabulous - just love the green!
    Your newest follower - would love to have you come by for a visit!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  27. Jennifer @ Dimples and TanglesJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love the style of your dresser and the technique you used is so cool! I just completed my own green china cabinet so your dresser caught my eye at Miss Mustard Seed. Love it!

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    1. Fabrizia F. January 25, 2013 at 10:15 PM

      Thank you Jennifer! Saw your green china cabinet! Love it!

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  28. Leigh Anne @YourhomebasedmomJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    This piece is beautiful and I love the color.
    I'd love for you to come over and join my Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party.
    http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/finding-the-pretty-delicious-linky-party-2/

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  29. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.January 28, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Love the green - fresh and pretty!

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  30. DIYbyDesignJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    You did a fantastic job on the dresser. Love the bold green color. I will be featuring this tonight at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.

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  31. MargoJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    So pretty, featuring you this week on "Think Tank Thursday!"

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