Chickysoup's Profile

I've both painted and stained dressers. The painting is definitely easier. This dresser would look great in a silky gray or a cool turquoise with coral red knobs!

I like to prime with Zinser's oil based primer. Give the surface a quick sand with 100 grit paper. You can fill in the chips in the veneer with wood putty. You can also fill in the existing holes for the knobs with the putty, if you want to change to knobs with different mounting.

I like to use Floetrel (not sure I am spelling it right) in my paint. It is an additive that makes the paint dry smoother, but doesn't change the consistancy of the paint. Use a good brush to minimize brush strokes. 2 coats may be needed.

Once the paint has dried for at least 24 hours, I like to finish with a few coats of wipe on polyurethane to protect the finish and it prevents that stickiness that painted furniture can get when something sits on it for too long.

When refinishing furniture with paint, I always finish it with a polyurethane to protect the paint's finish and avoid that stickiness of paint. I like a wipe-on poly. Just be sure to match the paint's finish with the poly's. For example, a satin poly will negate a glossy paint. Wipe the poly on fairly heavy and give it a few coats.

I make a healthy version of quiche: eggs, skim milk, fat free feta, tuna, spinach and corn, but bake them in silicone muffin cups (no muffin pan required). They are 190 cals for two and I make them every Sunday night for the week. Then, I just have to pop two of them in my lunch bag for work and keep the silicone muffin cups and bring them home. With a slice of toast and a piece of fruit it is a great breakfast. I ride my bike to work so I eat breakfast at my desk - they are great!