- 1). Lay out a tarp in a protected outdoor area or indoor area with good ventilation. Set the laminate dresser on top of the tarp.
- 2). Lightly sand all the surfaces you want to paint. Clean off the sanding residue with a tack cloth.
- 3). Remove all the drawers. Use a screwdriver to detach them from the drawer track hardware, if applicable. Remove all drawer-pull hardware and set aside. Set the drawers on the tarp with their fronts up.
- 4). Stir paint thoroughly with a paint stick. Pour some of the paint into a paint-rolling tray. Apply the paint to the boxy frame of the dresser, starting with the top. Use a low-nap roller for larger surfaces and a brush with flagged or split ends for smaller areas. Paint the drawer fronts and edges as well.
- 5). Apply a second coat when the first coat is dry. The process can take up to 24 hours, depending on the paint manufacturer's recommendations.
- 6). Let paint dry and cure at least three days. Put drawers back in the dresser frame. Reattach hardware.
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