Painting of old kitchen dresser

pinkfloydian

I want to paint an old kitchen dresser (see photo). Top of dresser is being replaced with worktop, so that does not matter.

I assume I will need to sand first with fine sandpaper.

My question is regarding how to paint for best finish. I will be using a matt finish, not gloss.

Should I use a brush or a roller, and if a roller, what type e.g. sponge.

Thanks,
Tommy

dok_golf

Micro fibre or mohair roller. You will need shellac to stop any knots bleeding through. Be prepared for those doors to swell and stick after. You may well have some planing to do. ( happened me with every door on a 40 door kitchen this week. Bloody mare!)

garv123

pinkfloydian wrote: »

I want to paint an old kitchen dresser (see photo). Top of dresser is being replaced with worktop, so that does not matter.

I assume I will need to sand first with fine sandpaper.

My question is regarding how to paint for best finish. I will be using a matt finish, not gloss.

Should I use a brush or a roller, and if a roller, what type e.g. sponge.

Thanks,
Tommy

Did our kitchen this year, get yourself a tin of Bin Primer, if you want to paint it a different colour. It'll seal all the knots and help the paint stick, you dont have to do as much sanding either, only a light rub.

2-3 coats of satinwood for a nice finish .

jack of all

I did similar to a pine wardrobe this month. The unit originally had a waxed finish so I did my best to strip back the wax finish before priming the lot with Zinnser BIN, undercoating with an oil-based undercoat and finished with 2 coats of Colortrend (water-based) eggshell; it turned out great.

Callan

I used rollers similar to the below when painting kitchen cabinets. It left a very smooth finish with satin paint.
https://stillorgandecor.ie/product/2pk-fleetwood-4-penguin-flocked-foam-roller-sleeves/

Dempo1

pinkfloydian wrote: »

I want to paint an old kitchen dresser (see photo). Top of dresser is being replaced with worktop, so that does not matter.

I assume I will need to sand first with fine sandpaper.

My question is regarding how to paint for best finish. I will be using a matt finish, not gloss.

Should I use a brush or a roller, and if a roller, what type e.g. sponge.

Thanks,
Tommy

As it happens, I just, completed mine recently, I used ronseal Garden paint as it comes in a range of colors. I thoutaghly sanded down the dresser first, no primers needed but two coats advisable, I think it looks OK, I'll try attach pic. I choose not to paint entire unit but could if necessary. Ronseal garden paint does require fine brush.

jack of all

This how my wardrobe paint job turned out:

Dempo1

jack of all wrote: »

This how my wardrobe paint job turned out:

Nice job