Steps
STEP 1
Sand the dresser all over to remove old paint.
Tools
![Sanding dresser](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/9a4fb4ff50e54139918a49443c06a832.png)
STEP 2
Remove old handles off of each drawer face.
Tools
![Removing handles](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/436f3157d9834795b39d6991810dd822.png)
STEP 3
Remove any existing feet off of the bottom of the dresser.
Tools
Materials
![Removing existing feet](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/fcf7fb03350d485384c1549ddc8bf9ea.png)
STEP 4
Add wood filler to any chips in the dresser. Allow time to dry, then sand to level the surface.
Tools
![Sanding dresser](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/0ede9ad5f60c46e7abebd263706a2bb5.png)
STEP 5
Apply a primer coat of spray paint to the dresser.
![Applying primer](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/02383c20779742bfa67fe42c2624dae7.png)
STEP 6
Apply a coat of spray paint in desired color, allow time to dry.
![Apply spray paint](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/ddd5feced813459abd1e3595afe9d8cd.png)
STEP 7
Cut dowels to size according to the dimensions of the drawer face.
Tools
![Cutting dowels](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/e9094168245f4af99f39b517ed8cf120.png)
STEP 8
Nail the dowels to the drawer face in a vertical direction.
Tools
![Nailing dowels](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/82741b851a67485b8668e7c23e63f0a4.png)
STEP 9
Cover up nail holes with wood putty. Allow time to dry, then sand to smooth. Apply stain, then allow time to dry.
![Staining wood](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/f790d3adbb8e41dda53b37ab00cb99a9.png)
STEP 10
Attach new feet to the bottom of the dresser.
Tools
![Attaching new feet to the dresser](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/10e1471f20da4f379df85b20f14c481d.png)
STEP 11
Place drawer lining paper in each drawer, then trim.
![Trimming paper.](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/612f7e9fba5245e6aae95c1e6dfb293c.png)
STEP 12
Drill holes where drawer knobs will go, then screw in drawer knobs.
Tools
![Drilling holes](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/7f14c95ba1214aa6976f7ed438ab8816.png)