Advice on painting fake wood dressers?

Advice on painting fake wood dressers?
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answer:No sanding, no primer. Just wipe it clean with a damp paper towel first. I painted a similar dresser using the cheap paint from Walmart. I got nice handles from Home Depot, and when people come over, they say “that’s a piece of furniture that I like.” I tell them honestly, it used to be one of those teen furniture white pieces of crap. It’s now a cranberry color with brushed brass looking handles, kind of colonial looking. Keep the project simple. The good thing about painting a piece of crap furniture is that if you screw it it’s not that valuable. Still, it should come out fine, and if you don’t like the color or whatever, you can just re-do it. Post an update as to how it turns out. JCA The Update Lady
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