I really wanted a white buffet for my formal dining room. I was looking for a particular style, and finally found what I was looking for on Craigslist. I knew that I could transform this buffet to fit perfectly into my formal dining room.
This is the "before" picture.
Let the work begin!
To start, I took out the drawers and removed cabinet doors and hardware. I recommend putting the hardware in ziplock bags so pieces are not lost. I put a protective covering on my garage floor and moved the buffet and drawers out to my garage. Let the prep work begin. I sanded and wiped all surfaces.
Spray primer was used for the legs (it was easier with the detail) and smooth roller for the rest. It is nice to have a sponge brush to smooth out any drips. Also, sand and wipe between coats of primer. Your finish will be much more smooth. See below picture for other supplies needed.
I used the same method for the cabinet doors as I did when I painted my kitchen cabinets. I screw 1" hooks into the bottom of the cabinet door. That way I can hang them in my garage to paint.
I normally put three coats of primer on before I paint. The paint color I used was Behr's-Toasted Marshmallow in a semi-gloss finish. Again, using a smooth roller I painted the buffet, drawers, and cabinet doors. It is also important to sand and wipe between coats of paint. I let the paint dry for one week before the putting hardware back.
The finished product!
