Hi Tamryn, nope I don't paint the sides of wood drawers, I tape off the fronts and will paint the front and back of the drawer front but that's it! (centsationalstyle.com)
• Prime the BACK of cabinet doors and BACK of drawers first. (littledekonings.com)
Drill pocket holes for 3/4 ″ material on the outside back of the drawer sides. (housefulofhandmade.com)