"N" is for Nightstand (the finish)

Paint: modern 2-drawer nightstand

The complete how-to finish the mod nightstand with paint.

I used one coat of Zinsser cover stain primer.

Two coats Benjamin Moore summer shower.

Two coats Minwax clear satin polycrylic.

 

Start by constructing the nightstand with plans from Ana White:

Step 1: Sand all surfaces, vacuum and wipe with damp cloth:

Step 2: Protect any portion you DO NOT want painted with painters tape:

Step 3: Begin with primer, Zinsser cover stain is oil based = hard to clean up but so worth it for the coverage and smooth soft surface it provides.

After primer dries, sand.

Step 4: Vacuum again.

Step 5: Using a 2" angled Purdy brush apply Benjamin Moore summer shower paint to all corners and crevices where roller cannot reach:

Step 6: Then use roller on larger surface areas:

Sand and vacuum again then apply second coat.

Step 7: Apply protective polycrylic in clear satin finish.

Use a small foam brush in corners and crevices then a roller on larger surface areas.

Apply two coats.

Step 8: Mark drawer fronts at center for hardware pull.

Predrill hole with proper sized bit:

I used Martha Stewart medallion knobs in polished nickel available at Home Depot:

Attach knobs and insert drawers into nightstand:

Here you can see the nice soft, protective satin sheen from the poly:

This completes the bedroom makeover for my girl #1: