ANTIQUE DRESSER BATHROOM VANITY 7 YEARS LATER

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I loved how our antique vanity turned out. It looked beautiful and functioned perfectly. But did it hold up well?

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DO DRESSERS REALLY MAKE GOOD BATHROOM VANITIES? I can confidently say after using this dresser for 7 years, I love having a dresser vanity. -there is tons of storage -it has a unique look As long as you choose the right piece.

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HOW HAS YOUR DRESSER VANITY HELD UP? THE GOOD The plumbing, sink, and faucet have held up perfectly. The dresser top has held up extremely well.

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THE BAD There has been some damage to the wood and paint over the years. But this dresser has been heavily used by our family for seven years.

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The paint has chipped in several places where the drawers slide. Also, the paint chipped quite a bit around the legs. There were also two sections where chunks of wood from the bottom drawer are missing.

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The lower drawer broke at some point when I had emptied the dresser. The missing chunks of wood are disappointing, but I don’t think they are related to the antique dresser.

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THE CONCLUSION In some ways this vanity has held up really well, but the excessive paint chipping is an issue. If you want a bathroom vanity for the next 20 yrs, a dresser vanity might not be for you.

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HOW TO WATERPROOF WOOD FURNITURE FOR A BATHROOM When painting a piece of wood furniture for a bathroom, the best practice is to paint all exposed wood. This will keep moisture from causing damage.

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WHAT IS THE BEST PAINT AND SEALER FOR A BATHROOM VANITY? I have done quite a bit or research and these are the paints I recommend: -Benjamin Moore Advance -Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel -General Finishes Milk Paint -General Finishes High Performance Topcoat

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