DIY DRESSER VANITY MAKEOVER

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Simply changing a piece of furniture’s paint color and hardware can completely transform it!

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Supplies – General Finishes Milk Paint – General Finishes Topcoat – paint roller and tray – paint brush – sponge applicator – wood filler – vintage-style brass drawer pulls

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HOW TO TRANSFORM A DRESSER VANITY REPAIR ANY DAMAGE Fix any damage to your vanity. I had a broken drawer that needed to be fixed. A piece of scrap wood and a jig saw made it super easy.

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PREPPING FOR PAINT Once all the prep is done, it’s time for the best part: paint.

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APPLYING THE SEALER You don’t have to use a top coat with this paint, but when a piece will get a lot of use, I highly recommend that you do.

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INSTALLING THE NEW HARDWARE The final step is installing the new hardware. I love how gorgeous the brass looks against the dark blue paint finish.

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THE COMPLETED MAKEOVER I'm obsessed with the contrast of the dark blue and the vintage style brass hardware! It looks like it was always meant to look this way.

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The carved and raised details really stand out now.

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BEFORE & AFTER Nothing like a good before and after to really show the power of paint!

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Get the full step-by-step tutorial here.

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