Reduce, Reuse, Restore:
The look and feel of furniture can completely change the vibe of your room. You don’t have to splurge on brand new, expensive items to get the customized design you want. It’s easier than you think to restore and modernize existing pieces. Save money and keep your projects sustainable with this simple DIY dresser restoration using some fresh paint, resin décor and a powerful adhesive to secure it all together.
Sarah Merrell (@sarahflipsit) gave an old dresser a second chance as a modern, whimsical piece customized to match a friend’s bedroom.
Watch her process in the video below.
See how Sarah took this dresser from drab to fab, in this step-by-step breakdown.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- An old dresser in need of a second chance
- Loctite® Power Grab Ultimate Crystal Clear Construction Adhesive
- Screwdriver set
- Crafting resin
- Resin mold
- 120-grit sandpaper
- Primer
- Cabinet-grade furniture paint in a color of your choice
- New hardware (optional)