Sticky Painted Drawers Fix
Molly Osborne and 3 other contributors
Last updated on Jun 26, 2026
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Use this guide to fast-fix a sticky wooden drawer due to chipped paint and built-up paint residue! This fix requires a few materials shown to the right, including sandpaper and furniture wax.
To do this, make sure that your drawer is not attached to a drawer runner or slides on tracks.
What you need
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Sand the edges down using sand paper. This will create smooth edges to get rid of any paint build-up and even out uneven edges.
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Now your drawer should smooth and slippery! Easy to open and close.
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