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No matter how long I’ve been doing this, I still seem to learn from every project…and in the case of this Boys Dresser, I actually learned two things: \u00a0One, sometimes I picture things way differently in my mind. \u00a0And, Two, you should really read directions. \u00a0You’ll see what I mean as you continue reading on. \u00a0For now, let me take you back to the beginning, when this cute and colorful dresser was plain white.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A dear friend of mine found this dresser at a garage sale last weekend and knew she could use it in her boys’ room. \u00a0It had minor scratches, but was in excellent shape overall. \u00a0More importantly, at $30 dollars it was a smokin’ deal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Having seen her boys’ room before, I knew exactly how I wanted to paint it, and immediately got to work sanding. \u00a0It didn’t need too much sanding; just enough to get those scratches out and rough up the surface a bit to give the paint something to hold on to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I noticed a gap at the bottom of the dresser and used wood glue, wood putty, and a strong clamp to fix the problem before painting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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With everything all prepped, it was time to paint. \u00a0<\/span>In my mind, I pictured brightly colored drawer fronts in three different colors, with the body of the dresser a more neutral color, like beige to tone down all the other colors. \u00a0I thought I could even distress the edges just a bit for a little added character. \u00a0I could totally see it, so I got to work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Everything was going great. \u00a0After applying three coats of paint on each drawer, I distressed them by rubbing some charcoal paint on the edges. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I was completely satisfied and even feeling a little proud. \u00a0<\/span>Then I got to the dresser itself. \u00a0I rolled on the beige. \u00a0It was nice and smooth. \u00a0You could no longer see where any of the scratches were. \u00a0Again, I was pretty satisfied.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I painted the drawer knobs in the same beige color, knowing they would look great against the different colored drawer fronts. \u00a0And o<\/span>nce everything dried, I put it all together and…it looked fine. \u00a0The problem was, I was going for better than “fine.” And the more I looked at it, the more “blah” it seemed. \u00a0It was not at all what I had envisioned and I was completely disappointed. \u00a0The drawers were so cute, but the beige did absolutely nothing for them. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Instead of a neutral backdrop, the drawers needed something bolder to make them pop. \u00a0Then I remembered the deep blue paint my friend had brought over “just in case” I needed it. \u00a0Duh! \u00a0I held it up next to the drawers, and BAM! \u00a0That was exactly what it needed! \u00a0So, you guessed it, I repainted the dresser…and did so gladly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What a relief! \u00a0It now looked terrific! \u00a0<\/span>All that was left to do was apply the clear coat protective finish and call this piece done. \u00a0I usually use a clear finish that comes in a spray can or a wax that you rub on with a cloth, but this time I used MinWax Polycrylic Finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I’ve used it before on smaller projects, but it had been a while. \u00a0I knew I had to brush it on, which I did. \u00a0So much, in fact, that I started noticing little bubbles forming. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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That’s when I decided to read the directions and learned you have to be careful not to “over brush.” \u00a0 \u00a0Thankfully, I was only three drawers in. \u00a0But<\/span>\u00a0guess who had to go back and completely re-sand and repaint the drawers!?! \u00a0ME! \u00a0What a mess!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thankfully, that was the last of my setbacks and I did learn something: \u00a0When all else fails, read directions. \u00a0Go figure!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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All is well that ends well, and this Boys Dresser is more than “well.” \u00a0It’s certainly more than “fine” for that matter. \u00a0I think it’s fun and full of character! \u00a0Now that it’s home, it looks like it’s been there all along!<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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