Chalk Paint Metal File Cabinet

File cabinet makeover using chalk paint this file cabinet is one of the things that goes in that closet.

Chalk paint metal file cabinet. It featured a blogger ciburbanity charlotte smith i kept it because i was impressed with her project. It was the last page of the magazine. Learning how to paint metal cabinets can add new life to old pieces. Oh yes you can.

The first coat went on fine but 24 hours later i tried to put a second coat on and as i brushed the paint on the first coat peeled right off along with the brush. Don t let an old metal filing cabinet get in your way of creating more storage space in your home or office because it doesn t match your decor. Functionally it was exactly what i needed. Not only will you have a great storage cabinet but you can also set up a message center on one side.

The purple painted lady found an article in better homes and gardens in march 2015. When we finish making over the closet it will be moved to a more prominent location that will be more visible especially if the curtains are left open. I found a filing cabinet at goodwill awhile back for just 99 cents so of course i brought it home. Followed your suggestions on a vintage file cabinet that was in my fathers business and is i think from the 1940s.

However spray paint will create a smoother surface and it is harder to find metallic finishes in brushable paints. You can easily re paint a filing cabinet to match your room. Brushable paint will work too. For a more personal touch you paint your cabinet with chalkboard paint.

You have to have a steady hand light layers or spray paint letting it dry in between each coat and sanding if needed. Follow our suggestions for finding the best paints for your metal cabinets. Painting metal file cabinets old metal lockers or other metal pieces can be done with acrylic paints spray paints or chalk paints. I have done both and think the spray paint is easier and lasts longer as long as you use the spray paint for metal.

Aesthetically not so much. She painted a metal office cabinet. Last week it was. Can you paint metal with chalk paint by annie sloan.