How do I refinish a blonde veneer dresser with paint or a faux finish. Steps? Primer? Paint?

I don't think I would do alot of sanding on the dresser, because there's a risk that you may sand through the veneer. Since you're going to cover it with paint, it's not critical, but you want the finish to be smooth. I'd lightly sand with maybe a 220 grit paper. BTW, you're only sanding to remove any roughness or build-up of foreign matter.


Next, apply a quality primer made especially for glossy surfaces. There are several different brand names. Just check the label to see if it's good for glossy surfaces. I've used these primers several times with great success. (Apply to a small patch and let it dry. Afterwards, try and scratch it off with your nail. If you have the right stuff, you won't able to scratch it away.)


After the primer dries, either apply your paint, or begin the steps according to the faux finish product you're going to use. If painting it, I'd suggest you go with a gloss paint to give it a sheen. Plus, it's easier to keep clean and dust.


With the faux finish, you'll probably have to apply a base coat (on top of the primer) and then finish it with the top application according to the product's directions.





Y'know, as an after thought, you may think about using oil based paint vice water latex. Oil will have a much nicer sheen and will dry to a much smoother finish.





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Go to paint store, ask.How do I refinish a blonde veneer dresser with paint or a faux finish. Steps? Primer? Paint?
I will give the stepxsteps for painting as the chosen method of refinishing. By faux finish, I am assuming you mean paint effects, and after the prep has been completed you can just follow the directions included with the effects kit.





STEP 1: remove all the hardware


STEP 2: sand, sand sand the entire piece with 220 grit paper, remove sanding residue with a tack rag


STEP 3: Apply a quality primer designed for glossy surfaces (such as BIN) after the primer is completely dry, sand lightly with 320 or finer paper, again remove dust with a tack rag.


STEP 4: apply finish coat no. 1 using a quality brush (don't skimp on the brush and make sure you get the appropriate brush for the paint you are using).


STEP 5: again sand with the 320, tack off and apply coat 2, if a 3rd coat is required repeat the above step.


STEP 6: replace hardware, if you are changing the hardware and the old mounting holes need to be repaired do that before step 2, several applications of MH should do the trick (make sure there repairs are flush and smooth)





Hope this gets you started. If you need direction to refinish this piece to natural or stained wood let me know.