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DIY Furniture Flip: Refinished Solid Maple Dresser in Classic White

In this tutorial, I’m sharing how I completely transformed a   solid maple, Canadian-made dresser   into a fresh, modern piece that’s both timeless and functional. Originally a tired chest of drawers, this sturdy maple beauty got a full makeover — from sanding and priming to a   crisp classic white finish   and   new stainless steel bar and knob hardware . The result? A clean, elegant dresser with   five easy-glide drawers   that looks right at home in any bedroom, guest room, or entryway. Follow along to see each step of the refinishing process and how a little paint and hardware can give solid wood furniture a brand-new life.
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Milk Paint on Wicker?

 

I tried my hand at painting wicker, here is the end result. What do you think?


This tall wicker basket works perfect to store gloves and toques at the front door or to store toilet paper or towels in a bathroom. First step was to scrub it clean inside and out with warm soapy water and Fusion TSP Alternative. Rinse and allow to dry.


I mixed up a sample size package of Fusion Milk Paint color Monterey. Using a Fusion Chip Brush the milk paint was brushed slowly and horizontally around the basket working it into the wickers nooks and crannies.


Here is Monterey milk paint dry.


To seal the milk paint and add more dimension I brushed on Fusion Furniture Wax in clear, espresso and ageing wax colors randomly and blending together using a dedicated Fusion Chip Brush for each color wax.


It looks ok but still needs a bit more punch I think.


I tried adding liming Fusion Furniture Wax but it just faded in.


I had some left over toasted coconut Fusion Milk Paint from these past projects so dry brushed it randomly and blended; perfect!


The entire basket was waxed with the liming wax.


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Another great use is to remove the lid and use as a plant décor basket.


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  1. RebeccaMarch 03, 2021 10:02 AM

    Great job! Looks great.

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    1. Creative MomentsMarch 03, 2021 7:39 PM

      Thank you for your continued support and kind words, it is always appreciated!

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  2. Denise/My Home of All SeasonsMarch 05, 2021 11:36 AM

    It turned out great! I have a couple that I've thought about painting but I have always put it off. Yours turned out so pretty though that you've inspired me to give it a try. Thanks so much. Have a great weekend.

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    1. Creative MomentsMarch 05, 2021 8:21 PM

      Thank you I love hearing I may have inspired you :) Best of luck and have a fab w/e too!

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  3. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloMarch 10, 2021 11:08 AM

    I think it came out really well. Thanks for listing all of the products you used. I have some milk paint packages just begging me to use them soon and I need inspiration and ideas. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty

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    1. Creative MomentsMarch 23, 2021 10:53 PM

      thank you for the kind words and hosting a fun linky party :)

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  4. Mums Place FurnitureJanuary 02, 2023 12:20 AM

    Thanks for sharing

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