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        How to Apply a Faux Wood Technique to a Dresser

        After the walls are painted, the dresser in this bedroom gets a faux wood look using a graining tool.

        More in Painting

        drag graining tool over topcoat
        • Time

          Two Days

        • Price Range

          $1 - $50

        • Difficulty

          Easy to Moderate

        Highlights:

        Step 1: Sand the Dresser and Paint

        Sand through the top layer, to prepare the dresser for paint.

        Apply a brown latex eggshell paint, then allow to dry.

        prepare dresser for paint

        Step 2: Mix and Apply the Top Coat Glaze

        Add three parts glaze to one part latex paint to create a topcoat glaze. Use a darker shade than the base coat.

        Apply the topcoat glaze.

        Step 3: Apply the Graining Tool Technique

        While the paint is still wet, drag the graining tool over the topcoat using a rocking motion.

        drag graining tool over topcoat

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