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Spray paint metal file cabinet.
Not only will you have a great storage cabinet but you can also set up a message center on one side.
So here s the fun part.
And by mini makeover i mean two 2 bottles of spray paint.
However spray paint will create a smoother surface and it is harder to find metallic finishes in brushable paints.
You may need two or three coats of paint to cover your metal filing cabinet but this is better than spraying too much material onto the surface in one application.
To make the file cabinet feel truly at home it needed a mini makeover.
I regretted not filming our nightstand diy makeover so i figured i would quickly film our file cabinet diy makeover.
Apply one layer of primer to the file cabinet.
Don t feel like you need to get complete coverage it s just the base layer.
For a more personal touch you paint your cabinet with chalkboard paint.
It s super simple but you can.
You may choose to paint your old metal cabinet rather than throwing it out and you will need to follow a few basic steps to paint a metal cabinet for yourself.
Part of your remodeling plans may include sprucing up your old filing cabinet or perhaps you are rescuing a cabinet from storage or from a second hand store.
How to repaint a metal filing cabinet.
You can change the look of a metal cabinet by painting it.
Even some professionals have trouble painting metal with a brush and opt instead to use spray.
Here s what mine looked like after the primer.
Because metal is so smooth it can be unforgiving to do it yourselfers with shaky hands.
How to paint and makeover a metal file cabinet by rose diy home decor december 19 2016 october 17 2019 painting and making over a metal file cabinet is an easy fun way to transform an ugly black cabinet into a beautiful decorated cabinet.
Learning how to paint metal cabinets can add new life to old pieces.
Follow our suggestions for finding the best paints for your metal cabinets.
Make sure you spray in light even coats and purchase enough paint for the job.
Once painted an old metal cabinet can look brand new.
My dad s old filing cabinet was in storage so i thought i d rescue it and see if.
Painting metal file cabinets old metal lockers or other metal pieces can be done with acrylic paints spray paints or chalk paints.