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about 2 parts paint to 1 part water.We checked out the paint's consistency on a piece of scrap wood. The first time it was a little too thin, so we added more paint. Step 4: Roll on PaintOnce you get the consistency to your liking, use a small dense foam roller to roll the thinned-down paint onto the dresser. (A paintbrush would work well, too.) Step 5: Remove PaintQuickly use a sponge to wipe the paint off in the direction of the wood grain. (Despite the photo, we eventually found it easier if you paint the entire length of your surface and wipe off that entire strip, rather than do short chunks.) Step 6: EvaluateLet the first coat dry. If you like the finish, great. We found we needed to do the entire process one more time to get the look we were trying to achieve. Step 7: Remove DrawersWe painted the top and sides first, then removed the drawers to finish separately. Step 8: Add Protective FinishOnce the paint is fully dry—which didn't take long since the coats are very thin—add a finishing coat to protect the paint from chips and stains.