How to Stain a Dresser Top – DIY Purple Dresser makeover with Divine Lavender – Fusion Mineral Paint

We are loving the look of a two-toned piece of furniture where you see wood and paint, so what better pairing than with one of our newest paint colours? So, of course, we needed to share a DIY Purple Dresser makeover featuring Divine Lavender, so you can see this beautiful colour in it’s full glory and recreate this look for your own space!

Please Note: Divine Lavender has been discontinued, BUT we have a custom recipe for you in our Fan Deck! Recipe 52, Light Purple, combine equal parts of Champness and Fort York Red.

DIY Purple Dresser makeover with Divine Lavender – Fusion Mineral Paint

SUPPLIES USED

Fusion Mineral Paint in Divine Lavender (discontinued, check out the custom recipe above)
Orbital Sander
120-150 grit paper to sand
220 grit paper to smooth
Staalmeester Ultimate ONE Synthetic paint brushes
Fusion TSP

STEP 1

PREP

We removed all the hardware and drawers from the dresser base. This was followed by a thorough cleaning with Fusion TSP to get rid of any dirt or residue on the surface of the dresser.

STEP 2

SANDING

We wanted to stain the top, however, it was not in great shape and required a thorough sanding with an orbital sander. The original finish was a mahogany veneer and it had seen much better days. So ensuring the surface was smooth was a very important step in prepping to stain. Removing the existing finish to the bare wood is crucial for a proper stain application.

STEP 3

PAINTING

We painted the dresser with 2 coats of Divine Lavender, using our Staalmeester brushes – flat one for the wider parts and the round one for the detailed areas and legs. Then sanded with 220 grit in-between coats.

This helps ensure that any little flecks of dust or dirt that may be floating around in the air are no longer in between your layers of paint. We then sealed based with a clear coat of Tough Coat. We always say using Tough Coat is optional and you can learn about when to use a top coat over Fusion in our blog post.

The top of the dresser was stained using our Stain and Finishing Oil in 50/50 mix of Cappuccino and Ebony and two coats of Natural over the mixture for some added sheen. Make sure you use a separate clean brush for your staining oils.