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File cabinet into planter. This versatile storage unit can be repurposed into planters tables organizers and much more. Whether you re remodeling an antiquated office or you come across a set at a garage sale don t turn down filing cabinets. From office to garden. I drilled 10 20 holes in the bottom.
We found it here. I have my planters on a balcony and i d like the option. Filing cabinet to garden planter step 1. Paint an old file cabinet to make a large colorful planter here is the blue planter completed and planted up and in situ with the red one i previously posted here.
Site your new. File cabinet planter attach casters to the base of the file cabinet and spray paint it for an attractive look. This blue one has aloe vera plants that were previously overcrowded in a terracotta pot still have another dozen pups or so to do something with and the red has cordyline sundance in it. Search craigslist free section for old file cabinets before you go pick them up.
Remove the drawers drill drainage holes. You can plant a variety of things in the planter depending on the compartments your cabinet has. Upcycle your old file cabinet into a useful planter. From office to garden.
Fill the planter with soil. Upcycle old file cabinet for new raised bed. Turn a filing cabinet into a planter. Check out hsn at home show tuesdays and fridays 9am est for more inspiration.
Most filing cabinet drawers are removed by fully extending. Tips for repurposing metal file cabinets into planter boxes. Sand loose paint and rust spots. Source the filing cabinet.
Using 180 grit sandpaper. Sand loose paint and rust spots. I used spray paint and primer found at any home.