Have an old dresser than needs a bit of an upgrade? Here are 20+ DIY dresser ideas with Mod Podge that will inspire you to get started! Learn how to decoupage a dresser with ease.
Scroll down to the bottom of the post to get a video of a dresser project in action. Cathie and Steve will show you how to paint and cover a dresser with a post, using Mod Podge.
And I know that many of you have that dresser you’ve been eyeing at the Goodwill but you don’t know what to do with . . . or one that is out in the garage that you haven’t brought inside because it looks ugly.
The first post is a must, and the second one is good even if you aren’t using fabric (but especially if you are!).
In addition to the tips in those posts, I’ve got some other important things I think you should know:
1. If your dresser has an existing finish that’s already smooth, sand with a 220-grit sanding sponge and then wipe clean with a moist cloth. For slightly rough surfaces, sand with 180- and 220-grit sanding sponges, and wipe clean.
2. Remove the drawers and tape off the furniture to paint. I like to use FolkArt Home Decor Chalk to cover my furniture pieces. It goes on smooth without a lot of prep work.
3. Use a small roller (as opposed to a brush) to get the smoothest finish when you paint. Even with chalk paint, I like the way the roller finish looks. It’s pretty flawless!
David carried over his love for vintage postcards into his revamped dresser project. Wouldn't it be fun to decoupage a dresser to commemorate your travels?
Create refreshed furniture from outdated items. Upcycle your dresser (or any other piece of furniture) with custom printed wallpaper and some elbow grease.
Some might choose to paint a dresser on the outside, but want to add a fancy touch to somewhere you can't always see! You can decoupage the insides of the drawers, or even the sides, for a fancy touch.
Kristen used a thick, linen-type fabric in this project to cover her drawer fronts. This shows you can just add a little something to the drawers and change the knobs for a completely different look.
Are you ready for your bonus project? Learn how to apply a poster to the front of some dresser drawers (using Mod Podge, of course!). Cathie and Steve show you how – just press “PLAY” in the center of the video in this post.
ThaNk you Both. I've learned so many new ways !!!! Ur the Best!!!
Laura
Sunday 9th of February 2014
Decoupage is such an underrated craft - I love these examples - I've seen quite a few where the outer has been quite plain, but the decoupage has been done on the inside of the drawers - I quite like that too.
jennifer
Friday 24th of January 2014
came across your site searching for an answer to re-doing some laminate booths at our restaurant. i am entertaining the idea of covering them with fabric and mod podge, but it has to be really durable and cleanable. do you know if this could work? anyone ever done a seat on a chair? thanks!
Amy
Friday 24th of January 2014
Hi Jennifer! I've actually seen a restaurant do it here in Atlanta with wood chairs. They used Fabric Mod Podge, but then they urethaned over the top so that the Mod Podge wouldn't get sticky when people's buns warmed it up. They used SEVERAL layers of urethane. And it worked great! My only concern is cleaning. I would ask that question when you buy the urethane from Home Depot or whatever hardware store - how should it be cleaned? Mod Podge is waterbase and not waterproof, so you can't spray it with cleaner over and over and have it hold up. You would definitely need something on top!
Lisa Worley
Thursday 3rd of March 2022
ThaNk you Both. I've learned so many new ways !!!! Ur the Best!!!
Laura
Sunday 9th of February 2014
Decoupage is such an underrated craft - I love these examples - I've seen quite a few where the outer has been quite plain, but the decoupage has been done on the inside of the drawers - I quite like that too.
jennifer
Friday 24th of January 2014
came across your site searching for an answer to re-doing some laminate booths at our restaurant. i am entertaining the idea of covering them with fabric and mod podge, but it has to be really durable and cleanable. do you know if this could work? anyone ever done a seat on a chair? thanks!
Amy
Friday 24th of January 2014
Hi Jennifer! I've actually seen a restaurant do it here in Atlanta with wood chairs. They used Fabric Mod Podge, but then they urethaned over the top so that the Mod Podge wouldn't get sticky when people's buns warmed it up. They used SEVERAL layers of urethane. And it worked great! My only concern is cleaning. I would ask that question when you buy the urethane from Home Depot or whatever hardware store - how should it be cleaned? Mod Podge is waterbase and not waterproof, so you can't spray it with cleaner over and over and have it hold up. You would definitely need something on top!