Anchors Away....A DIY Nautical Dresser

July 13, 2016

Anchors Away....A DIY Nautical Dresser

Instructions to create your Nautical Dresser

Before

After

What you'll need:

3 drawer white dresser that will fit the Multiple Parts Anchor O’verlay (it is trim-to-fit so sizing should not be an issue unless the dresser is too big) The dresser we used measures 32" high x 35.5" wide. It works on the IKEA Koppang, IKEA Malm, IKEA Hemnes, IKEA Askvoll and some dressers by International Concepts available through Wayfair , Amazon, Target and HomeDepot online.

Small can of clear matte protective finish

1 Multiple Parts Anchor O’verlay

Velvet Finishes Paint in color "Handsome"

Rustoleum Spray Paint in "Regal Red"

6 Polished Brass Baldwin Hardware Ring Deco Knobs or other polished brass cabinet knobs

Your choice of adhesive for the O’verlay such as Loctite Quick Set Epoxy or LiquidNails 100% clear Silicone Adhesive

Wide width Painter's tape

Tools needed:

A Level

Pencil and Ruler

Small Roller brush and a small paint brush for edges and corners

Paint tray

Drill (for drawer pull holes if needed)

Blade such as an X-Acto knife (for trimming middle of anchor if needed)

Instructions:

Step 1: Clean and prep the dresser according the paint manufacturers instructions.

Step 2: Using the middle piece of the Multiple Parts Anchor O’verlay, size it to the middle drawer.

If it is too big, lay the panel on the drawer front and mark where to cut so the panel fits. Using a sharp blade, such as an X-Acto Knife, lightly score the mark until cut through, then lightly sand the edges for a clean finish.

Step 3: Using the level, ruler and pencil, lightly mark on the dresser horizontal 2 ½” stripes that are about 3” apart from each other.

Step 4: Using painters tape, line up the tape with the pencil markings covering the space of the stripe that is 3”. Overlapping multiple pieces of the tape may be required depending on the thickness of tape being used. Repeat this step until the dresser is covered in 3” tape stripes.

Step 5: Tape or cover the top of the dresser so no white is exposed, unless you want the top of the dresser to be painted red, in that case, no need for tape!

IMPORTANT! Firmly press down the tape especially the edges to avoid paint from dripping or smudging so you create clean lines.( See Hint below)

Step 6: Using the Rust-oleum spray paint in "regal red", shake the spray paint and hold the can 6 to 8 inches away from the dresser spraying the un-taped exposed white parts in light even strokes as specified in the paint manufacturer's instructions.

Allow to dry for about 30 minutes then apply a second coat. Wait about 20 minutes and carefully peel the tape off. Once all of the tape is off, allow to dry completely.

Hint: Lay the dresser on a flat surface with the side being painted flat facing up. This will prevent dripping. Wait for the 30 minute dry time, re-position to the next section and repeat.

Step 7: Once paint is completely dry add the clear matte protective finish to the entire dresser and allow to cure as instructed in the manufacturers instructions.

Step 8: Clean the O'verlays parts with rubbing alcohol as suggested in the O'verlays instructions. Then lay out the Multiple Parts Anchor O’verlay to ensure the correct sides of the O’verlays are being painted.

We used Velvet Finishes Paint in color "Handsome" to paint our O'verlays. Other paints or spray-paints can also be used.

Pour a small amount of paint into the paint tray, use the small paint roller to apply the paint to the surface area. The O'verlays may need multiple coats to get the true color from the Velvet Finishes Paint or other roller applied paints.

Use the small brush to finish the edges of the O'verlays.

If spray-painting, one good coat of spray-paint should do it. Be sure to get around the edges of the panels.

When painting be sure to follow the paint manufacturers instructions.

Step 9: Once all the paint has dried on both the O’verlays and the dresser, apply your choice of adhesive evenly to the unpainted side of all 5 pieces of the Multiple Parts Anchor. Be sure not to put too much glue so the excess glue doesn't get pushed out around the outer edges of the O'verlay. Once again, please follow the adhesive manufacturers instruction for application and dry time.

Find the center of the dresser, starting with the middle piece of the anchor apply the O'verlay adhesive side down.

Place and assemble the rest of the pieces and adjust until the Anchor image is created. An easy way to do this is to have the drawers out of the dresser standing face side up on a flat surface in the position they would be if in the dresser. This will keep the Anchor from slipping while the adhesive dries.

Press each piece firmly to the drawer face once the parts are in position.