How to Repaint Drawers

When your bedroom needs a makeover, you can give your dresser drawers a facelift by repainting them instead of spending money on new furniture. The prices for new dressers vary depending on the brand and quality, but can range from the low hundreds up to the thousands. By comparison, a January 2010 article in "The Guardian" estimates that he cost for the essential tools for a DIY paint project may total about $11 or $12 dollars, plus the cost for the paint. Some people may already have these tools on hand at home, making the savings even greater.

Screwdriver
Paintbrush
Wood filler
Putty knife
50-80 grit sandpaper
Dust rag
Primer
Paint
Finisher

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the drawers from the dresser and lay them out on the ground. Unscrew the dresser knobs with your screwdriver, and keep the knobs in a safe place where they won't roll away.
- 2
  Fill any holes in the drawers with wood filler. Dip a paintbrush into the wood filler and stick it into the holes. Use a putty knife to smooth out the surface once it dries. Filling in the holes prevents air bubbles from forming beneath the coat of new paint.
- 3
  Sand down the drawers with your sandpaper strips. A rough sandpaper grit of 50 to 80 is best for removing old paint from wooden furniture, according to Repair Home. Sweep away dust or leftover sand or grit from the sandpaper with your dust rag.
- 4
  Coat the drawers with primer. Once dry, paint your color coat on top. Apply two coats of paint and a finishing coat, such as a high-gloss or a water-resistant coating.
- 5
  Allow the drawers to dry completely. Replace the knobs by screwing them back in. Put the drawers back into the dresser structure.

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