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Simple and classical, this vanity dresser will add a touch of elegance to the master bedroom or to a child’s bedroom as well. It is equipped with large drawers to put away personal belongings and an open section with practical shelves that offers storage space for linen or decorative baskets.
The plan proposes a painted MDF (Medium density fibreboard) construction. The do-it-yourselfer, however, may prefer to build the vanity out of natural wood. Pine, yellow birch, or any exotic wood that matches the existing furniture can be used and then stained to obtain the desired shade. The dressing table is built in two sections: A and B. They can be assembled separately if space is a consideration.
Get your own free plan for this vanity dresser as well as the list of materials required for the project. For viewing and printing, you will need to use Acrobat Reader software. |
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Parts preparation | |
Cut the parts to the sizes specified by the cutting list. The number corresponding to each of the parts of the cutting list is in the plans. There are a lot of parts to be cut, so be sure to identify each one before assembly. |
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Assembly | |
Once the parts preparation is finished, you are ready to begin assembly. You can use either flathead woodscrews, # 8 X 1 ¾” – 2”, or a nailer, if you have one, with 1 ¾” finishing nails, to assemble the dressing table. If you choose to use screws, always pre-drill a hole for the screws; the panel may split otherwise. |
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Be square | |
Always try to join parts on a flat surface. Make sure they fit precisely to one another and that they are square. Whether you choose to use screws or a nailer, glue all parts for added sturdiness. |
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1. Section A |
Look at the drawings of the Plan Views and Elevation Section A. Section A will be joined to Section B in the final step (See step 5).
*Important: dry fit parts before joining. |
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1.1 |
Section A, left side
Join parts 2-1 and 2-2 (Unfinished left side) together; part 2-2 at the left of part 2-1, as illustrated, for the left side of the dresser. Nail or screw inside the finished piece of furniture (at the right of part 2-1) so that none of the hardware will be visible on the finished side of the dresser. |
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The drawer case
Make a three sided case (no front): dry fit, glue and join in the following order: the side parts 3-4 on the left, 3-14 in the back, and 3-5 behind part 2-9 (floor). Glue and join the drawer case on the left side of the dresser by joining part 3-4 on the side of the dresser (see Elevation A). Join part 1-17 (side trim A) on top of this assembly (see drawing) with screws or nails. Don’t forget the glue. |
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Top, Section A
Lay part 1-4 (top) on a smooth flat surface with the finished side facing the ground. Lift and reverse assembly of the side of the dresser and place it on the left side of the top 1-4. Adjust, glue and fix part 1-1 (front trim A) to the front part of the top, on the flat side. That part fits between part 1-4 and the drawer case. Glue and join everything together. Adjust part 1-16 (upper crosspiece) on part 1-1 on the upper part of the drawer case. Then join part 1-7 (back trim) on the flat side of the right end of the underside, so as to frame the underside of part 1-4, double it and make it stronger. Dry fit and glue all parts before joining. |
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Adjustable shelf
Look at the drawings of the Plan Views and Elevation B. Parts 1-10 (divider) and part 2-5 (unfinished right side) will receive the adjustable shelf. Measure, mark and drill 2 rows of holes at the desired locations inside each of these panels in order to install the 4 shelf support pins. |
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Crosspieces
On parts 2-13 and 1-8 (upper crosspiece), measure and mark the location of divider 1-10 according to the drawing on Elevation section B at a distance of 22 ¾” from the left end. Glue and fix the upper crosspieces flat on the front and in the back of divider 1-10 following the marks. Glue and fix crosspiece 2-13 to part 2-5 on the right and to part 1-6 on the left. Leave a ¾” space between the back side of trim 2-13 and the back ends of parts 1-6 and 2-5 leaving enough space to install back 1-9 (See the Plan Views, Section B). Join part 2-6 (Floor) to part 1-6. |
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The right part
Assemble the right part of the dresser and install the crosspiece of the drawer. Measure and mark the location of part 1-15 (Drawer crosspiece) on the divider (1-10) and on the right side (2-5). Join part 1-15 to the divider 1-10, then on the right to part 2-5 (Unfinished right side). Fix the kick plate (1-22) at the bottom of the dresser under the floor: glue and screw or nail by the right and left sides. Install the back panel 1-9 (Back Section B) in place. All that is left to do is to join parts 2-3 and 2-4 (Unfinished left side). Glue and screw or nail the panels inside for a perfect finish so that no screw or nail will be visible on the outside of the dresser. Once the support pins are placed at the desired height set the shelf into place. |
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3. Drawer slides | |
There is a wide selection of drawer slides available. Install and adjust the slides you chose according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure the slides are square and level. Tip: first install the slide on the drawer side, then measure, level and screw the other part of the slide to the side of the dresser. Place the drawers. |
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Finish the drawer faces
Finish the face boards according to the profile of your choice. You have a number of possibilities: a simple flat face, a face with decorative mouldings or decorative appliqué (different models to choose from). Skilled do-it-yourselfers may choose to use their routers (see picture) depending on the style chosen. Measure and mark the location of the handles or knobs (optional) in the center of the faces and drill the holes. Sand the faces. |
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Drawers
Glue and screw or nail the sides, back, and bottom parts of the drawers together according to the drawing of the Plan Views Section A. There are 5 drawers: one for section A and 4 for section B. Each drawer has 6 parts: 4 sides, a bottom and a face.
* Put the faces of the drawers aside for step 4-3. |
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4.2.1 |
Drawer, Section A
The drawer of section A is assembled with the following parts.
Sides: 1-2 and 1-3
Front: 1-19
Back: 1-20
Bottom: 3-7
Face: 1-14 (put it aside for step 4.3) |
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Drawers, Section B
There are 4 drawers for section B and 3 are identical. Glue and screw or nail the side, back and bottom parts together according to the drawing of the Plan Views Section B and choose among the following parts:
Backs: 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3
Fronts: 2-10, 2-16, and 2-17
Sides: 3-8, 3-9, 3-10, 3-11, 3-12, and 3-13
Bottoms: 2-71, 2-72, and 2-73
Faces: 1-11, 1-12, and 1-13 (put them aside for step 4.3)
Assemble the fourth drawer (on the right top portion of the dresser) with the following parts:
Back: 2-15
Front: 2-14
Sides: 1-2, and 2-12
Bottom: 2-7
Face: 1-5 (Put it aside for step 4.3) |
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4.3 |
Drawer faces
Once all the drawers are in place, adjust and install the faces in front of the drawers and join them inside the drawers for a perfect finish. Join these parts with double-faced tape before screwing them together in order to make them stronger. Do not use glue here because it will be impossible to make any adjustments later. |
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5. Join section A to section B | |
Assemble the dressing table. Place both sections in front of you: Section A is on the left and Section B on the right. Slide finished section B under section A. Glue and screw or nail both sections together underneath the sections through the trims and crosspieces. |
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6. Finish |
Sand and prepare the surfaces for the final operation with 150 grit sandpaper.
MDF dressing table: Fill the holes or imperfections with latex-based wood filler. Apply an undercoat of latex paint. The glossier the surface, the easier it will be to maintain. Let dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Apply two coats of latex paint.
Wood dressing table: Apply a coat of stain followed by a wood sealer and varnish. Let dry and sand lightly with an ultra-fine sponge sanding block between each coat of varnish. |
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You now have a carefully built personalized vanity dresser that fits in beautifully with your chosen decor. Creative do-it yourselfers: this is a project to test the practical limits of your imagination! |
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