You will need to add legs to a flat surface on the bottom of the dresser.
Adding legs to a dresser.
The simplest way to add furniture legs to a smaller piece of furniture is by using t nuts.
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I have an old 1960 s dresser sitting out in the shop to repaint.
This can either span the full width of the piece or just fit in the corners to provide a surface for adding legs to the dresser.
Each time i look at it i think it needs legs for added height and also to bring it the 2000 era.
In order to hide the wood supports that the brackets were attached to i added a couple of 1 2 s around the edge as trim.
We chose 4 blocks because that measurement made the block flush with the bottom of our dresser.
You may need to use a multi functional tool to cut.
Your measurements might be different.
With those pieces i just used a hammer to pry the base off.
Modify the base for new legs.
Attach furniture leg plates.
It was held on with a few screws which made it quite easy.
To create supports for the legs to attach to we cut and added 4 x 4 blocks of wood and secured them into place through the outside of the dresser by insetting the screws.
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Instructions remove the old base or legs by unscrewing and prying off glued parts.
How to add the legs.
I ve been putting off the job as it looks so well 60 ish.
I added wood glue and clamped em down and let them sit for 24 hours.
Optional some dressers need extra support.
Learn how to add furniture legs to ikea shelves and drawers.
They come in various sizes to accommodate large and small screws and once installed they re a nice secure fastener.
For the dresser i have the base needed to be removed.
If the bottom isn t flat you will need to make it so.
The legs were boxy and a bit cheap looking on this dresser but changing out the dresser feet is an easy way to completely change the look of any dresser.
I have added legs to other pieces where the base was nailed on.
I added a couple of 1 4 s to the dresser and attached the leg brackets to the wood.
You can do this by adding a new plywood base.
Adding the legs sure made the bookcase look so much better and suited for the space.
The legs are 16 round taper legs by waddell from home depot.
To add new legs turn the dresser upside down protecting the newly painted top with a drop cloth or foam board.
Depending on the piece of furniture you are working with the legs or base currently on it will need to be removed.