How to paint a metal filing cabinet

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a filing cabinet that has been painted gray

Come see how to paint a file cabinet! Learn how I added a simple picture frame and paint to make this metal cabinet look new.

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"Is it feasible to paint file cabinets that appear rigid, glossy, and smooth?"
"Can you paint a file cabinet?"
"If you're looking to acquire knowledge about paints and painting, the idea of altering the color of a filing cabinet might appear daunting."
However, painting anything, including file cabinets, is achievable. You can effectively paint a metal filing cabinet using appropriate painting methods.

"Is it feasible to paint file cabinets that appear rigid, glossy, and smooth?" "Can you paint a file cabinet?" "If you're looking to acquire knowledge about paints and painting, the idea of altering the color of a filing cabinet might appear daunting." However, painting anything, including file cabinets, is achievable. You can effectively paint a metal filing cabinet using appropriate painting methods.

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a pink file cabinet sitting next to a chalkboard with writing on it and a pen holder

I found a filing cabinet at Goodwill awhile back for just .99 cents, so of course I brought it home. Functionally, it was exactly what I needed. Aesthetically, not so much. Last week, it was finally time to give the cabinet #thefroscheffect. I removed the hardware before I took

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a yellow file cabinet with three drawers and two tags on the bottom drawer that says diy file cabinets

This is a easy-peasy and cheap diy project I completed when we first moved into our apartment. I found these file cabinets on craigslist for $30. I wanted to spruce them with some paint, so I heade…

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a gray metal cabinet sitting on top of a white sheet covered ground next to a pink heart

I've been in love with chalk paint for awhile now, ever since using it on the insides of my kitchen cabinets. This week, I discovered another great chalkboard paint idea. I painted my file cabinet with it. Well, sorta. But, before we talk about the makeover, you should probably know how I got it. I was outside the other day checking our mail and I spied something silver sitting on the end of our neighbor's driveway. Of course, being enamored with all things silver/free, I crept down the…

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an old filing cabinet with the words before and after painted on it's sides

Give your home office decor a cheap upgrade with this painted file cabinet idea. Check out the before and after of this diy painted metal cabinet idea. #hometalk

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a person spray painting a mailbox on the grass

Time to upgrade an old file cabinet into a more functional and stylish look for my home office. The file cabinet will get a color upgrade and become portable by the end of this project. Building a base on wheels so that it can be easily moved around the office. Supplies needed for the cabinet Cleaning supplies: goof off, vinegar, rubbing alcohol Sandpaper to rough up the clean surface Spray paint to complete the cabinet Prep Work This cabinet was covered in years of sticker…

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a tall wooden cabinet with numbers on the front and bottom, sitting next to a door

Detailed tutorial on how to turn a file cabinet into extraordinary using paint, wood and corrugated metal. Start with any metal file cabinet. This is the before photo of our file cabinet. Make sure to clean the cabinet using TSP before painting or gluing. I painted the drawers and handles with dark brown chalk paint. After it dried, I dry brushed some grey chalk paint lightly over the brown, and then lightly stenciled the numbers. We bought 1x4 pine boards, cut them to the cor…

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two filing cabinets with the words unexpected filing cabinet makeovers

Find inspiration for furniture makeovers with these four filing cabinet redos! Your home decor will thank you! #howto #diy #diys #craft #crafts #crafting #ad #handmade #homedecor #decor #makeover #makeovers #redo #repurpose #reuse #recycle #recycling #upcycle #upcycling #unique #furniture #furnituremakeover #furnitureredo #thrifting #thriftstore #hometalk #hometalkdiy #hometalkfurniture | hometalk | hometalk diy | hometalk furniture | hometalk makeover

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