How to Transform a Dresser with Paint and Gel Stain Part 2 and Reveal

Annie Sloan French Linen Dresser

In my last post about this dresser (you can see it here) I was about to mix up some paint.  My client wanted a custom variation of Annie Sloan French Linen.  By that I mean she liked the color but wanted it lightened just a bit.  I mixed a little Old White in with it to accomplish this.

Annie Sloan French Linen Dresser

 Next I applied two coats of paint onto the dresser….

Annie Sloan French Linen Dresser

and the drawers.

Annie Sloan French Linen Dresser

Annie Sloan French Linen Dresser

I love using FrogTape to tape off the sides of the drawers.  It sticks really well and I’ve never had paint seep through under it.

Annie Sloan French Linen Dresser

Next I put the drawers back in.

Annie Sloan French Linen Dresser

Why is there tape hanging off the drawers?  I’m so glad you asked.  I like to put the drawers back into the base when they’re all painted and wax the piece as a whole.  That way I can insure that it’s evenly painted and waxed.  I put the tape on them so I can move them in and out easily and then add the hardware after it’s all waxed.

Annie Sloan French Linen Dresser

And there you have it.  All painted and ready to go home.

Annie Sloan French Linen Dresser

Annie Sloan French Linen Dresser

Annie Sloan French Linen Dresser

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14 Comments

  1. This is lovely! French Linen is one of my favorite ASCP colors. And the contrast of the wood and paint is perfection!

  2. I love it! Thanks for sharing. I’m anxious to try the gel stain.

  3. What a beautiful dresser…ruined by paint.

    1. Why thanks Olive! I’m glad you like to let everyone know your opinion. Blessings my friend!

      Beht

  4. Please may I ask: what did you wax with and did you distress this dresser at all? It certainly looks like you did but you did not describe the process. I have a similar dresser that I’d love to do like this.

    Thank you

    PS Olive, some things should be thought and not said (written).

    1. Hi there-I did distress it a bit as you can see in the photos and I usually wax with a rag or brush.

      Thanks!
      Beth

  5. oh and one more thing. . .what do you do to the drawer pulls that make them look so good?

    Roberta

    1. As far as the drawer pulls I just cleaned them with soap and water. 🙂

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