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Diy paint file cabinet. Two cans spray paint. 5 easy tips for painting a metal filing cabinet 1. I used true value s baby chick satin finish. With the wood i bought and screws you can spend less than 10 on this revamp.
One quart acrylic latex paint. Lay a drop cloth to protect the space. I used kylon s surf matte finish. I quickly accessed the data bank of craft supplies in my brain and realized i had a ton of spray paint colors i could use.
This decorative cabinet is a simple coral diy and she sanded prior to applying her paint. If you have never worked with diy chalk paint before start on something small to get a feel for it. Use primer only if you need it. Put the cabinet on the drop cloth.
How to paint a metal file cabinet step 1. Clean and dry the cabinets. The file cabinet sat in its previous state in my studioffice for a long time before i got the idea to add the bookshelf to the top. Remove any drawer pulls or other hardware.
Remove the drawers if possible. Prep the filing cabinet. It is a really unique piece i feel fortunate that it was handed down to my husband. Use the proper technique.
New or old file cabinet. Supplies for a file cabinet makeover. I purchased this file cabinet. Select a well ventilated area to paint in.
Use the right paint. This video shows you how to paint a file cabinet with chalk paint.