White and java dresser

The little faux tiger oak dresser is finally done!  I’m still kicking myself for not getting a before shot, but here she is all done!

This is the dresser that started out with a funky faux tiger oak finish.  There were no knobs on this one when I got it, but the cute original wooden casters were still intact.  I started by sanding down the top to bare wood.   I stained the top with one coat of General Finishes Java Gel stain.  It’s a rich brown color, but not so dark that the wood grain is obscured.   I then applied 4 coats of poly in a satin finish to the top.

I sanded, primed and painted the rest of the dresser with Benjamin Moore Advance paint in a creamy white color called Crisp Linen.  I really like the durable finish of this paint. The only downside is the 16 hour dry time between coats!

When I found this dresser, all of the original hardware had been removed.  I added these beautiful knobs in an oil rubbed bronze finish.  The drawers were in great shape, but for added charm, I lined them with a navy and white chevron fabric.

I like to line the drawers of the dressers I work on.  I think it adds a beautiful finishing touch.  I have used wallpaper, gift wrap, and regular ole’ drawer lining contact paper.  This was my first time using fabric, and I found it to be incredibly easy to work with.  I just placed the fabric inside the drawer, used a pencil to mark the outline, and then cut out the fabric.  I adhered the fabric to the drawer with upholstery adhesive which worked out great.  It is not permanent, so it can be easily removed.  Also, I was able to reposition the fabric to get it nice and straight in the drawer.

I’m really happy with how this dresser turned out.  It won’t be easy to part with, but it is for sale!

Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Susan