Then I used a 3″ putty knife to scrape it off. I kept a small Amazon box close by to put all the scrapings in.
Multi-Strip dries to a dryish, chalky consistency and it is not as messy as some of the other strippers on the market.
Repurposed Dresser Converted to Bathroom Vanity
Once all of the stripper and old finish was removed, I pulled out my DeWalt Orbital Sander and 150-grit sanding disc and got down to business.
This step went fairly quickly. I switched out the 150-grit for 220-grit and sanded the whole piece. That helps to eliminate swirl marks that the orbital sander can create.
how to prime oak wood
After a good cleaning with my usual method, I applied one coat of primer I had on hand. It is from Ecos Paint and I had Gray on my workshop shelf.
I love this primer. It is super thick and environmentally friendly, no fumes and is even safe for children!
You could also use my other fave primer, Zinsser Synthetic Shellac Based White Primer.
The frame and the drawer fronts were primed in no time!
Let me mention this tip before I forget: after I have primed and painted, I used the sander to clean along the edges where the paintbrush spilled over. Look closely and you will see bits of the primer on the inside of the frame. I’ll take care of that at the end of the project!
what paint to use on furniture
Our client picked out Fusion Mineral Paint in Bayberry. Two coats were all this repurposed dresser turned bathroom vanity needed!
This paint is super durable and has a top-coat built in so I knew it would be perfect for this project!
My favorite Zibra Paintbrush called the Palm Pro worked beautifully on the drawer fronts. I used the Zibra Square Brush for the framing and the sides. It is the perfect paintbrush for the narrow frame and the inset sides of this antique dresser.
how to repurpose a dresser into a bathroom vanity
It was a lovely Saturday morning when hubby was able to work on his part of this project: cutting the holes for the sink and the faucet.
We placed the sink and the faucet where we thought it looked best – centered from side to side and then a good eyeballing from front to back.
We left it that way for awhile to be sure it was exactly where it looked best.
**We doubled checked ourselves when placing the faucet thinking about how the water would come out of the faucet. We placed it in a way that wouldn’t create too much splashing.
Once we were sure of the placement, we marked the spots with a pencil. The image below shows the circle we drew using the drain hole in the sink.
The faucet hole is marked by a tiny pencil line towards the back.
how do you drill a big hole in wood?
He needed to replace his Carbon Hole Saw Set so he drove in town to our local Ace Hardware.
This tool for the drill is a must! The hole for the sink and faucet is fairly large and the set he purchased had a large bit.
Let me mention that these bits can dull quickly. Especially if you are using it on hard wood like 1″ thick oak.