Methods of painting furniture, advice from masters and important nuances. Decorating a chest of drawers with your own hands Updating an old chest of drawers

Decorator and painting artist Inga Azhgirey talks in detail about all the stages of decorating a chest of drawers. If you wish, you can repeat all the steps yourself and end up with a bright, individual item that will decorate your home. Inga loves unusual objects in the interior, conducts master classes in painting and decorative painting for children and adults.

To paint a chest of drawers in Indian style we will need:

» soil for wood. In this case, it was necessary to preserve the texture of the wood, so I used regular glue PVA, which can be found in a construction or office supply store;

» ordinary thin paper 80 g for transferring pictures. You can take thick tracing paper;

» several simple pencils of different softness, a pen, an eraser, scissors;

» grinder with fine-grained skin or just fine-grained skin on a block. Available in every hardware store;

» acrylic paints, 1-2 volumetric contours (can be used on glass or universal);

» brushes, squirrel (imitation squirrel) and synthetics or columns. Numbers 0, 00, 000, 1, 2, 3 (depending on the complexity of the selected pattern);

» acrylic varnish on water based. Sold in construction or art stores. Depends on the size of the job. Matte or glossy. The varnish is odorless, the brush is easy to wash warm water with soap;

» synthetic brush-brush from a hardware store for varnishing;

» palette, a couple of rags, an apron.

What will be drawn?

To begin with, it is important to decide on the theme, what exactly you want to depict on the chest of drawers, and how much wooden background you plan to leave.

I wanted to leave as much wood as possible and focus on beautiful handles, colors and image sizes.

The Indian elephant, which is depicted on the bedspread of the owner of the chest of drawers, was taken as the starting point.

This was followed by a selection of images of Indian elephants, peacocks, Indian paisley cucumbers, and mandala symbols on Pinterest. Just save the images in a separate folder. The pictures can be color or black and white - the main thing is that they correspond to your idea.

Preparation

The most important thing is to prime and sand the dresser. Wood readily absorbs paint; straight lines may spread a little along the fibers. Mix PVA glue with water in the proportion of 90% glue + 10% water (sometimes 20%, depending on the initial thickness of the glue).

We unscrew the handles of the chest of drawers and we will prime them too. Using a wide brush, cover everything with primer, let it dry, then sand it. In this way, we close the pores of the wood, preventing the paint from absorbing too much, and the lines will not turn out to be “spread”.

Sketches

Then you should make a very rough sketch on paper in order to understand which drawings, where and in what size to transfer to the chest of drawers. You can freely draw the image to the desired scale or immediately print all the required sizes of the selected drawings.

After drawing one copy, which was outlined with a pen, turn the image over to the other side and make a mirror transfer of the picture through the window glass. Thus, to obtain a mirror image you will not need to spend extra time and effort.

Paint the reverse side of the picture tightly with a soft with a simple pencil so that when pressed with a pen, the contours of the design will be imprinted on the wood.

Color selection

After transferring all the images, it's time to choose paint.

I wanted to bring more cold ones into the chest of drawers blue shades, because there are plenty of warm reds and oranges in the interior.

Dark blue became the main color of the painting. He made outlines of birds, elephants, paisley, mandala.

Additional - 6 colors in which the handles are painted.

As a volumetric decor - a bronze contour.

The most enjoyable stage: painting sketches

You should start with large forms - a blue frame and painting the ends.

Then start painting the front of the dresser. Apply the dark blue outlines first, then multi-colored paints make accents, and after drying – contour decor.

When working with the contour, you need to take into account that after application it takes about an hour to dry so that it cannot be smeared.

After painting the entire chest of drawers, you can start working on the handles. They are painted in the colors of the chest of drawers and decorated with dark blue tones and a decorative outline. They can be screwed to the chest of drawers in any combination.

The final stage: varnishing

After painting, we coat the chest of drawers with varnish.

Handles, drawers, body are covered separately.

We take everything out, place it on a stable surface (this especially applies to handles), take our wide brush and cover thin layer varnish It is important that you do not get drips of varnish - they are difficult to remove later.

Each coat of varnish takes 12 hours to dry (more information can be found on the varnish can). Acrylic varnish does not stick after a couple of hours, but it is still better to apply it in the evening and leave it in a room without drafts, sticking fluff and pets until the morning.

The next evening the procedure can be repeated.

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A good way to decorate, update or give elements of the furnishings a certain style is to paint furniture. From any, even the oldest interior items, you can create a unique work of art. Everything is limited only by imagination and patience.

Of course, there are no restrictions on the choice of subjects. The main factor determining suitability is the material. To implement the plan, old furniture made of wood is better suited. This is precisely where its value lies relative to modern products made from chipboard and fiberboard. “Sawdust furniture” is definitely not suitable.

WITH wooden surface easier to work with. old paint or the varnish can be easily removed, various defects (chips, cracks) can be eliminated or left to give an “aging” effect. In addition, most methods of applying patterns are designed specifically for wood. Any pattern or ornament looks good under varnish on wood texture. Furniture covered with natural veneer is suitable. An example of this is old wardrobe or a chest of drawers made of multi-layer veneered plywood. After removing the old varnish or paint, the surface is primed, painted in the required color and a design is applied.

But also furniture from modern materials should not be crossed off the list. MDF facades coated with acrylic can be painted in any style after certain preparation. Acrylic coating is a layer of paint that is polished after drying. This type of coating is often used in the manufacture of kitchen facades.

Modern paints and varnishes allow them to be applied over various coatings. There are also paints designed for painting glass without special preparation.

Popular painting options

The most common option is simple decorative painting of furniture. Basically this is the application of small elements, ornaments or repeating patterns. For a simple drawing, paint of one color is used, and to simplify the process, templates or stencils are used for painting. This type of decoration is suitable for modern furniture. Gilding is widespread. This type of painting is typical for interiors in classic styles. Curly elements of furniture decoration are decorated with gold.

A more complex option is artistic painting. This is quite a painstaking work; all stages of the bark are performed manually, including the smallest details. Painting on furniture can be in the form of a pattern or a small fragment, or it can also be a complex three-dimensional design. Author's works are especially valued.

A special place is occupied by the production of antique interior items. This also includes the restoration of old furniture. Various painting techniques and styles are used in the work. Surfaces and finishing elements are subjected to “aging” in various ways. Antique items are very popular among wealthy people and collectors. Usually this type decorations are made to order.

Required tools and materials

Coating paint

The final result directly depends on the choice of paint. The basis for the coating is a primer. It must be designed for woodworking. Acrylic-based primer material does a good job.

Any latex or acrylic paint will be suitable for the top layer. It is better to make the surface matte. Gloss doesn't always look good. A good option would be spray paint. This will allow you to apply it in an even layer.

Acrylic paints are often used for painting furniture. They are good for drawing various patterns. You can also use oil mixtures. Their traditional purpose is painting.

Varnish

He plays a role protective coating. It is possible to use alkyd or acrylic varnish for furniture. Just like paint, it can be matte or glossy. Applying a layer of varnish over the design is the final stage of the work.

Brushes and roller for painting

A roller may be needed to apply the primer and coat of paint over a large area. A wide brush will help with curly elements.

Paint brushes, pencil, paper and ruler

It is convenient to draw small patterns and lines using thin art brushes. For acrylic paint, it is better to use brushes with synthetic bristles. It won't stick together. Oil paint Requires a brush with natural bristles.

A simple pencil, paper and ruler are useful for creating sketches and marking the surface for the drawing. In addition, you may need to make templates or stencils for painting.

Surface preparation tool

You can remove old varnish or paint from furniture by sanding it with sandpaper. You will need sandpaper of different grain sizes for more thorough surface treatment. In some places, the old coating will have to be removed with a spatula.

You can remove some types of varnish or paint from old furniture using special chemicals. You can find them at any hardware store.

To remove dust, you should stock up on rags. A brush with long, stiff bristles will help sweep dirt out of crevices and other hard-to-reach places.

How to create a design and implement an idea correctly

Painting furniture with your own hands is a long and painstaking job. The process may take a long time. Sometimes it takes more than one day or even a week. It is especially difficult if you have no experience in such a matter, it doesn’t matter, we describe old furniture or give new look modern items.

For beginners, a few tips will be useful:

Any work begins with a sketch or outline. You can develop the design yourself or borrow the idea of painting furniture from a photo on the Internet. In any case, it will be easier to transfer the drawing from paper than to invent everything on the fly;
If you have no experience, you should not immediately take on a large amount of work. To begin, paint a small object;
If it is possible to disassemble the furniture, do it. Individual parts are much easier to work with;
Free space. There should be enough space to work. Furniture may need to be rotated, tilted or moved;
Do not neglect the quality of surface preparation. Grinding defects can ruin the appearance of even a very talented painting. Dust and small particles lead to the same result;
Primer is a must for painting or painting. It is easier to work on a surface covered with soil;
Each layer of primer, paint or painting requires careful drying. Minimum - a day for each layer.

The process of implementing an idea itself consists of several stages. The first of them is preparation for priming and painting. Classic version with old wooden furniture involves removing the paintwork. For this you will need sandpaper coarse and medium grain or special chemical agent– wash and spatula.

After cleaning the varnish and paint, the surface must be sanded with fine sandpaper. This will get rid of excessive roughness and minor scratches. If there are large chips and cracks on the furniture, they are puttied and sanded;
The next stage is applying primer. This is done using a brush or roller. The formation of drops and streaks should be avoided. As a last resort, you can get rid of them using a sponge, or wait until the layer dries and sand it with sandpaper;
Next comes painting. The paint is applied in two or three thin layers. The result should be a smooth and even surface. After drying, you can begin the most interesting, but no less labor-intensive stage - drawing;
Painted furniture does not necessarily mean an antique wardrobe or chest of drawers, covered with patterns on all sides. More often it is a small design or a repeating pattern. To apply identical patterns, use a stencil or template. These can be simple stencils of butterflies, small patterns, or large templates with complex patterns.

There is more than one way to apply a pattern to furniture. Hand painting is especially appreciated. Painting can be considered the pinnacle of mastery. Combining various ways and painting techniques, it is possible to create truly unique things:

Those who do not own a brush can use the decoupage technique. This method is usually used on small items furniture, but large surfaces can also be decorated;
The final stage of work is covering the painting with transparent varnish. It is advisable to apply several layers. This will protect the design from accidental damage and make it possible to wipe or wash the furniture.

The art of painting makes any item unique. You can paint furniture using any traditional or modern direction. Furniture painting in the Russian style is very popular: Khokhloma, Zhostovo, Mezen. Each of them is unique in its own way. And of course, nothing prevents you from creating your own, no less unique style.

Removing old paint

Padding

Painting

Varnish coating

Photo

Updating furniture is a common practice that does not require significant investments and allows you to implement creative ideas. This also applies to chests of drawers - almost the most functional furniture. The decor of the chest of drawers should be combined with the interior of the living room in which it is located. If you need to put an accent in a restrained pastel design, an updated print and a vase-topped chest of drawers will become good decision. It's another matter if you need to create perfect combination color palette. A properly decorated old chest of drawers will cope with any task.

Buying new furniture is not a cheap pleasure. And the models sold in the post-Soviet space are not always original. Therefore, a master class on upgrading an old chest of drawers will be useful for those who want to save money, as well as for people with an artistic mindset who gravitate towards everything original. So, how to decorate a chest of drawers with your own hands?

Updating an old chest of drawers

Whether it’s restoring a chest of drawers or decorating a bedside table with your own hands, everything is done in stages. The first thing you need before starting work is tools. Here is a list of what is needed:

small grinder;
sandpaper or sanding sponge;
stencils;
spatula;
unnecessary toothbrush;
screwdriver;
wood knife;
several brushes, different in width and bristle composition (hard and soft), sponges;
masking tape;
acetone;
industrial film;
toothpicks.

Materials needed:

volumetric paste or putty based on acrylic;
glue for wooden surfaces;
wood varnish, stain or primer with paint a certain color(for decoupage - three-layer napkins).

You will also need gloves and a respirator.

If this is an artistic design, acrylic paint of the desired color will do. For those who want to modernize an old chest of drawers good option will be a replacement of furniture fittings: you can add new handles or mirror panels.

Restoration

But for those who are not afraid of working with sandpaper, a spatula and acrylic paint, a step-by-step restoration of the chest of drawers has been prepared. The process consists of several steps: removing the old coating of paint or varnish, thorough sanding, checking for chips and other irregularities, local filling of defects, painting and final decoration of the chest of drawers.

But first you should look for defects in the inside of the chest of drawers. All broken bottoms, shelves and guides should be unscrewed with a screwdriver and measured. In accordance with the geometric parameters, you can buy new elements or make them yourself. If the second option is closer to you, be prepared to acquire an additional arsenal of tools and knowledge in the field of thorough furniture repair. Don't forget to do this check before decorating the chest of drawers with your own hands.

Also pay attention to the screws, handles and legs. If the fittings are not the same, with differences in shape and pattern, then most likely these elements were made by hand, and if some of them are damaged, an analogue part can no longer be obtained. In this case, it is better to replace all the fittings.

Cleaning and preparing the product

Cleaning the surface is done carefully so as not to damage important decorative elements products. First clean the surface by wiping it soap solution. Use a toothbrush to remove dirt and dust from hard-to-reach places.

To free the surface of furniture from paint or varnish, you will need industrial film and acetone. Cover the old chest of drawers with the latter, and to enhance the effect, cover the product with industrial film. In the absence of film, you can use oilcloth, cellophane and other available materials. Limit the air flow and leave the furniture like that for one hour. After this time, the layer of varnish and paint will come off the wood.

Decorating a chest of drawers with your own hands begins with working with a construction spatula. Remove the loose layer from the wood without damaging the surface. Remember to remove all paint.

This is followed by the sanding stage.

The surface free from small decorative elements is sanded with a machine. For the latter, it is important to choose the right nozzle. Using sandpaper or a sanding sponge, sand the area of protruding parts and small parts. Don't overdo the sanding to avoid damaging the chest of drawers.

Cracks, chips, scratches and other defects are carefully covered with wood putty. It is better to give preference to water-based putty. For restoration, putty is selected according to the color, not the name of the wood. It should only go into the recesses, so sand the surface again. If traces remain in the structure of the wood, when tinted with stain, stains will appear that cannot be removed. Replace drawer bottoms, runners and strengthen the frame.

Painting

The choice of paint, its brand and color depends on how you see the future decor of the old chest of drawers. This can be a layer of stain if the wood grain is sanded smooth and looks good without paint. Stain is suitable for changing color while maintaining the texture of wood. You can cover the entire surface with acrylic paint, and then the design of the old chest of drawers will become completely different.

Both stain and paint are applied evenly using brushes or a roller. The work time is the same: only the results upon drying are different.

Stages of work:

Selecting varnish, paint of the desired color and other materials.
Tinting, staining or painting with a brush or roller. You can use a rag.
A layer of varnish over the entire surface of the furniture. After drying, add another layer or two. Can be replaced with transparent primer.
Sanding to remove raised pile of wood.
Finishing layers of varnish.
Wait until completely dry.

Design solutions

The decor of an old bedside table or decorating a chest of drawers with your own hands is determined by the style of the interior. You can use wallpaper, lace, choose a floral print, fabric upholstery of drawers, paint, or put names and memorable dates on the surface. You can decorate the entire front panel using coffee beans, buttons, beads, beads and other elements. If this is a living room, it is better to use presentable panels of restrained color, but for a bedroom or children's room you are given complete freedom of choice. Decoupage techniques, English style, volumetric decor, as well as antique decor do not go out of fashion.

Nightstands are updated according to the same principle. But how to decorate a plastic chest of drawers? Best choice will become decoupage. The same work is carried out as indicated above, with the exception of grinding. Special paints are available for plastic different colors and soil.

Decoupage

How to decorate a chest of drawers using decoupage technique? This is a real haven for imagination. Decoupage involves decorating furniture using special cards and three-layer napkins. You also need to get white acrylic paint, PVA glue, scissors, a roller and a sponge. The process begins by applying paint with a roller to the entire surface of the chest of drawers. Next, start cutting out the images you want. To give an antique look, after complete drying, you should go over the product with sandpaper. This must be done carefully, following the lines of the wood.

Apply PVA glue to all pieces to glue them to the chest of drawers. Lubricate the front side of the pictures with the same glue, which will protect them from external influences. If these are flowers or ornate patterns, they can be extended with patterns of lines and curls protruding onto the surface of the nightstand.

Decoupage can also be done using fabric. This will allow you to decorate the facade to match the interior.

In English style

But DIY chest of drawers design is not limited to the idea of decoupage. For English style An old product is ideal, even if it has noticeable defects. You will need four colors: white, red, blue and brown. The first three are acrylic paint, the last is oil paint. Other useful materials include putty, spatula, toplasur, masking tape, sandpaper, decorative nails, brushes and rollers.

The fittings are removed from the chest of drawers and the product is cleaned. Afterwards, the surface is covered with an uneven layer of putty: the more careless, the better. Paint the chest of drawers with white paint and mark off the areas to be painted with tape. Dilute scarlet and blue paints. The spotting that may appear during the dyeing process is only a plus. The table top and sides are sanded. Finished work covered with toplazure (use a sponge for this). The ideal tone of toplazuri is “walnut”. Then drive in decorative furniture nails and install fittings darkened with oil-based brown paint.

Antique

But how to decorate a chest of drawers with your own hands if it is too old-fashioned? Lovers of country and Provence will appreciate the antique decor. This design is popular now, and to work you will need the following:

sandpaper of various grain sizes and hardness;
sponge;
brushes and screwdrivers;
craquelure varnish;
wax candle;
2 colors of acrylic paint.

Remove the hardware, drawers and tops of the dresser. Sand the entire surface and wipe with a wet sponge. Apply the first coat of paint and leave to dry. The following abrasions will be intentional, and they are done with sandpaper and a candle. Then apply paint of a different shade (to your taste) and wipe with a sponge those areas that were covered with wax: in these places the paint will rub off. Finish stage- This is a decoupage technique or original painting. Next, everything is covered with craquelure.

A chest of drawers is an element of furniture in many apartments and houses. In its spacious drawers it is convenient to store bedding and underwear, clothes and home textiles. During operation appearance furniture loses its attractiveness even with careful handling. Product design may lose relevance in modern interior. Do-it-yourself restoration of a chest of drawers allows you to restore furniture to its former attractiveness and revitalize its appearance.

You can restore a chest of drawers in different ways. Staining, decoupage or aging will do. You can restore furniture made of plywood, chipboard, restore the appearance antique chest of drawers. Before performing any restoration option, old furniture needs to be prepared and stocked with materials for the work. To do this you will need the following tools:

sanding machine to remove old coating;
wood putty and spatula for filling cracks;
screwdriver for removing old rusty screws;
metal corners that can be used to strengthen the structure;
fine-grained sandpaper for sanding the coating;
brushes and wood primer for processing furniture for painting;
drill for making holes for fittings and fasteners;
paint, brushes, roller and tray for restoration at home.

Tools

Depending on the finishing option, the list of tools and materials may vary. If the chest of drawers is painted, varnish is used to secure the coating. When using the decoupage technique, you need PVA glue and beautiful stickers that will decorate the surface.

All materials and tools need to be prepared in advance, as soon as it is decided how to update the chest of drawers. For the furniture to serve for a long time, it is recommended to replace fastening and decorative fittings with new elements.

Furniture preparation

Restoring an old chest of drawers will be successful if the furniture is properly prepared for work. The chest of drawers is emptied of the things and objects stored in it, and the drawers are taken out. Old handles are unscrewed - if they are antique, the products can be repainted in gold, bronze or silver. Parts that cannot be restored must be replaced with new fittings. Surface preparation is carried out as follows:

To decorate an old chest of drawers with your own hands, wipe the furniture from dust and dirt. You can use warm soapy water for cleaning;
Do not use aggressive chemical components - ordinary laundry soap will do;
carved elements are cleaned with an old toothbrush, and small decorative holes with an awl or other sharp object;
using a grinding machine to remove old paint coating, hard to reach places processed with sandpaper;
repair of furniture fastenings - loose legs are disassembled and reassembled, adding PVA glue to the joints;
the wooden slats on which the boxes “ride” can be replaced with modern guide runners;
If the product has cracks or chips, they are covered with wood putty. The mixture dries for at least a day;
the restored areas are carefully rubbed with fine-grained sandpaper so that the surface is even and smooth;
to increase adhesive properties, furniture is coated with a primer in two layers, allowing each coating to dry;
the primer dries from 12 to 24 hours - this depends on the type of primer composition chosen.

An antique chest of drawers with a long history may contain a unique mark or mark of the master on the surface - these fragments should be preserved in order to accurately convey the charm of the restored antique item. Restoring a chest of drawers with your own hands requires patience and skill. The process of preparing furniture cannot be ignored, otherwise all the work will be in vain.

Dust removal

The old coating must be carefully removed from all decorative elements

Sanding furniture surfaces

Restoration options

To return furniture to a presentable appearance, use different techniques restoration. The simplest option is decorative wallpapering, as in the photo shown. Some craftsmen perform covering with fabrics or lace. You can use stencils to apply original designs with paint or create complex decorations with plaster. But most often, restoration is carried out using painting and spectacular decor.

Decoupage

Decoupage refers to the use of various materials to decorate furniture. For decoration, various cutouts are used, which are glued to the chest of drawers. The theme can be any - floral motifs, birds, portraits, photo collages. To complete the work, use acrylic paints and ready-made stickers. Decoupage of a chest of drawers in the popular shabby chic style - the designs are combined with an aged surface:

prepare the surface of the furniture for processing (sanding, putty, primer), remove the drawers and remove the fittings, treat with alcohol;
I restore the interior parts of the chest of drawers with white paint or in color ivory, let it dry for 12 hours;
to imitate “scuffs,” a small amount of dark stain is applied to the convex parts of the chest of drawers with a dry brush;
the outer surfaces of the chest of drawers are coated with a primer and, after drying, treated with sandpaper;
Black acrylic paint is applied to the areas to be aged and, after drying, rubbed with a paraffin candle;
Paint the chest of drawers with your own hands in the base color. To make the drawings look expressive, use white, cream, beige;
the paint is applied in several layers, each time the coating is dried until completely dry;
Decorative elements are cut out of decoupage paper. It is convenient to place large parts in the center, small ones - in the corners;
coat with PVA glue pictures from the outside and inside, apply glue to areas of the chest of drawers and glue the decoupage, as in the photo;
The edges of the pictures are smoothed with paint to visually erase the boundaries. Cover the entire chest of drawers with varnish and screw on the fittings.

Antique furniture handles are painted antique. If decoupage is performed in modern style, you can choose new fittings to suit your taste. For decoupage, you can use newspapers, photos, craft napkins, and stickers.

An interesting version of decoupage in the Provence style is a combination of paper flower appliques with lavender splashes. The chest of drawers is painted white, stick small blue or purple flowers, and then use an old toothbrush to spray droplets of paint from a distance of one or two meters. The greater the distance, the smaller the droplets.

All irregularities are smoothed out using sandpaper

The edges and handles are painted with brown acrylic paint

The edges and handles are rubbed with a candle

Painting with white acrylic paint and sanding

Making a drawing from selected pictures

Applying a layer of glue

Leveling with fine-grit sandpaper

Replacing metal parts

Old chests of drawers require not only decoration, but also restoration of the fastening system and fittings. Metal elements chest of drawers - bolts, screws, handles, corners. Over time, they become unusable and lose their external luster. Antique beautiful fittings can be left if the items are not damaged, or painted. This is true for models in antique style and shabby chic design. For restoration in modern version furniture handles should be replaced with new products. The fastening parts of the dresser also need to be repaired or replaced. How to restore an old chest of drawers to make the furniture more durable:

carefully inspect the condition of the fasteners;
unscrew old loose screws;
wood glue is added to the holes;
install dowels of suitable size;
new fastening screws are screwed into the dowels;
the frame parts are connected with metal corners;
The corners need to be attached to the inside of the chest of drawers.

Be sure to check the condition of the legs. If they are loose, the products are disassembled and new fasteners are installed. To make the drawers slide easily when opening and closing, you can install furniture guides instead of mounting strips. The main thing is that they do not disturb the harmony and harmony of the restored product. Additionally, furniture can be decorated with metal decorative overlays that imitate carvings or patterns. The main rule of restoration is to first replace fasteners, and then start decorating.

Drawer guides

One of the easiest ways to restore beauty to a chest of drawers is to paint the furniture. This takes a little time, reliably hides the slightest defects and flaws, and allows you to give the product any color. Before painting, the chest of drawers is prepared for restoration. The fittings are twisted off, the drawers are removed and the old covering is removed. If the chest of drawers is polished, top layer It must be removed thoroughly so that the new paint does not peel off. Coloring master class:

surface grinding, crack filling, priming;
applying paint with a brush on corners and hard-to-reach places;
painting smooth surfaces chest of drawers with a paint roller;
drying of the first layer, secondary painting, drying;
consolidation decorative covering a layer of varnish.

You need to apply paint to the furniture at least twice to ensure the color is rich and beautiful. You can cover the chest of drawers with three or more layers - this way you can repaint it dark furniture into light shades and vice versa. First, paint the internal parts, and then begin finishing the external surfaces. Acrylic paints are good for painting. Can be used alkyd enamels, but they release toxins and a strong characteristic odor.

Thermal method of removing old coating

Grinding can be done with a machine or special attachments on a drill.

Acrylic putty will hide defects visible to the eye

It is better to paint with a brush

Painted chest of drawers

Aging

The current trend in furniture restoration is the use of aging techniques. It is in this way that an old chest of drawers can be given original look. The aging job differs slightly from traditional staining. In addition to acrylic paint, you need white paraffin candles. Restoration with an aging effect is shown in the photo:

furniture is prepared for work - cleaned, primed, fasteners strengthened;
highlight accent areas with dark paint (brown or black). For the Provence style, blue is used;
after the paint has dried, the places where the aging effect needs to be applied are rubbed with wax;
The entire surface of the chest of drawers is covered with a layer of white paint several times. The waxed areas are carefully scraped off with a knife;
the painted surfaces are sanded down to give the furniture the desired antique effect and varnished.

You can achieve antique “scuffs” on furniture by using contrasting shades - a white base and dark accents or a black base background, painted with light paint and sanded in some places. Aged furniture looks harmonious in the interiors of shabby chic, Provence, country, and vintage homes.

Today there is a chest of drawers in almost every home.

with your own hands

In addition to the fact that this is a very beautiful piece of furniture, it is also very functional. After all, you can store so many things in it! The ancestor of the modern chest of drawers was an ancient Russian chest. It was just slightly modified and transformed. In ancient times, only representatives of a noble family could afford a chest of drawers.

After all, it was quite expensive back then. And now it is an indispensable attribute of any room in the house.

grinding machine;
screwdriver and jigsaw;
hacksaw, spatula, hammer;
ruler, pencil;
MDF board;
putty, paint, PVA glue.

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Stages of work

When everything you need is prepared, you can get to work.

Remove all the drawers from the chest of drawers and unscrew the old handles. The next step in restoring the chest of drawers is to remove the old varnish and paint. To do this you will need sandpaper or a sanding machine.

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Finishing and its options

Coloring

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The next step will be to transfer all the pictures to the chest of drawers. Apply glue to each picture individually and cover the entire surface of the chest with them. The side walls of the cabinet should be decorated not only with pictures, but also with a beautiful frame in the theme of them.

paintings and everything is ready.

At the end of the work, the chest of drawers should be varnished.

This way, you will protect the pictures and extend the life of the cabinet.

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Do-it-yourself restoration of an old chest of drawers

Today there is a chest of drawers in almost every home. In addition to the fact that this is a very beautiful piece of furniture, it is also very functional. After all, you can store so many things in it! The ancestor of the modern chest of drawers was an ancient Russian chest. It was just slightly modified and transformed. In ancient times, only representatives of a noble family could afford a chest of drawers. After all, it was quite expensive back then. And now it is an indispensable attribute of any room in the house.

Although most often they place a closet in the bedroom - because this is where bedding and other things are stored. If you attach a mirror to the chest of drawers, it can become an excellent alternative to a modern dressing table.

What you need to restore a chest of drawers

In Italy, it is customary before the New Year to change all the furniture in the house, starting life with a clean slate. But in Russia it is not customary to throw away old furniture, especially if it was inherited from relatives and has retained its outwardly attractive appearance. However, over time, even the most durable and reliable furniture can fail and lose its attractiveness. So you have to buy a new one.

As an alternative option, you can consider restoring furniture yourself. This is especially applicable to old grandmother’s chests of drawers, which are as strong and reliable as the Soviet system. And for this you only need your imagination. The result will be a completely new designer piece of furniture in your home.

First you need to prepare everything necessary materials and tools:

grinding machine;
screwdriver and jigsaw;
hacksaw, spatula, hammer;
ruler, pencil;
roller and several different brushes;
MDF board;
putty, paint, PVA glue.

Stages of work

When everything you need is prepared, you can get to work. Remove all the drawers from the chest of drawers and unscrew the old handles. The next step in restoring the chest of drawers is to remove the old varnish and paint. To do this you will need sandpaper or a sanding machine.

After the cabinet is cleared of paint, you need to check the reliability of all furniture fastenings. If there are loose areas or loosely screwed legs, then they should be disassembled and re-twisted, after first going over the joints with furniture glue.

Carefully check for chips, scratches and cracks on the surface of the furniture. If they are present, then you need to get rid of them. To do this, you will need a high-quality wood putty. It is applied in a thin layer to fill all the holes and chips in the cabinet. Leave the cabinet to dry. After a few hours, you need to level the surface using fine sandpaper.

The final stage of restoring a chest of drawers with your own hands will be priming and drying. After that you can start inventing exterior design hand-restored furniture.

Finishing and its options

Restoration of the chest of drawers proceed to its climax. You can paint the furniture in a color that matches your decor or make it a bright accent in the room. But here you need to have a subtle sense of taste so as not to make it too pretentious.

From MDF boards cut out using a jigsaw decorative overlays on the boxes. Carefully sand all corners and side cuts. Apply PVA glue and firmly attach the drawer covers. Now all that remains is to paint the cabinet and varnish it.

By the way, if you use craquelure varnish rather than ordinary varnish, you will get the effect of aged furniture in your home. And you will do everything yourself, without resorting to the services of designers.

Now all you have to do is attach beautiful handles to the drawers and that’s it, the restoration of the chest of drawers is completed brilliantly.

DIY chest of drawers for children's rooms

For a children's room you should choose bright color paints and beautiful decorative stickers that will decorate the surface. After the painted cabinet has dried, assemble the stickers into an unusual collage. It could be many fairy-tale heroes or scenes from your child’s favorite cartoons. The most convenient way is to stick it all on film.

The next step will be to transfer all the pictures to the chest of drawers. Apply glue to each picture individually and cover the entire surface of the chest with them.

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The side walls of the cabinet should be decorated not only with pictures, but also with a beautiful frame in the theme of them.

So, you will get a finished image. To do this you will need four slats, which will need to be cut into required sizes and paint. After this, it is enough to glue the slats around the perimeter of the resulting

paintings and everything is ready.

At the end of the work, the chest of drawers should be varnished. This way, you will protect the pictures and extend the life of the cabinet.

Unusual solution

What do you think of the idea of a DIY Chinese chest of drawers? This is quite unusual and very original. So, restore the chest of drawers according to the previous option and you can move on to finishing.

To get started, you will need several slats and a stencil with hieroglyphs. Just first clarify what these symbols mean so as not to get into trouble. By the way, you can get by with simple pieces of wallpaper with hieroglyphs that can be pasted on the closet and proceed to further steps:

Paint the chest of drawers in a delicate bed color that will organically fit into your interior.
Now mark the width of your overlay pieces.
After this, cut a piece of paper that will

det serve as the basis of your hieroglyphs and apply the hieroglyphs themselves on it.

All that remains is to cut them out and stick them on the surface of the cabinet.

Glue the slats to the sides of the template, having previously cut them to the desired size.

Transforming an old chest of drawers with your own hands does not require any special skills or knowledge, and there is no need to spend a lot of money. But a new piece of furniture in your home will pleasantly surprise guests and family members. And such a cabinet will become a real decoration of any room interior.

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How to restore an old chest of drawers?

Probably, in every house there is furniture that is older than the total age of all family members. If you have such a family heirloom in your home, then do not rush to get rid of it, because old thing can be turned into a unique design object in a few hours. Let's try to figure out how to restore worn-out furniture, using a chest of drawers as an example.

How to update an old chest of drawers?

If you don’t know how to decorate an old chest of drawers, the universal decoupage technique will come to your rescue. Decoupage is the decoration of an object using multi-colored paper cutouts combined with paint, gold leaves, etc. This time-tested technique will allow you to update the decor of an old chest of drawers quickly, cheaply and without much effort.

Before decoupage, you need to check whether your chest of drawers needs deep restoration. This restoration of an old chest of drawers consists of removing the previous coating and filling in chips and cracks, followed by treatment with primer. If all of the above has already been done, or the chest of drawers does not need deep restoration, we move on to the most interesting part - the decor. And here we can safely let our imagination fly: colored wrappers, favorite postcards, magazine clippings, decorative sheets precious metals, in a word, whatever your heart desires can be used in decoupage.