Hillside Mommy: How to Renovate a Dresser for Girls Room

Another idea for "dressing" up your kids room - Revamp an old dresser. Even though, my employment background is mostly from working at Rona, construction sites, DIY projects, and my boyfriend works in construction.....this was really simple to do!

What you'll need:
1. 2 size paint brushes - one to get in those tight spots like around the legs of the dresser or in any wood detail there might be. The other will be able to cover larger surfaces with less strokes. Plus if you have a helper, you can both paint at the same time!
2. Sanding block - these will help smooth out any surfaces that will not be easy to get with the hand sander. I used the Angeled ones to get in the creases easily.
3. Hand Sander - this is handy if you have to sand off any stain or if there are several coats of paint on the dresser. You want the dresser to be as close to the natural wood as possible so the paint adheres better.
4. Rags - After sanding you will need to wipe down the drawers and dresser so its a clean surface ready to prime and paint.
5. Mask - to shield your mouth and nose from the sander dusk and even paint fumes; unless you buy paint with low VOC.
6. Sheets or newspaper - This gives a great and well protected surface for painting. Especially if you end up dripping or tipping the can of paint over......
7. Primer - You should look for a good quality primer. This will prepare for a smooth and easy first coat of paint. It is necessary to prime unfinished wood or else the paint will just peel off and you've wasted your time and money!
8. Paint - Take your time and choose a colour that you can live with for awhile. Cream colours, neutrals, or lighter colours tend to work better than bold or rich colours. I choose Purpling from the CIL colours - basically a lavender! There is also specific paint for wood so be sure to ask the paint desk for help.