Chalk Paint Metal File Cabinet

However spray paint will create a smoother surface and it is harder to find metallic finishes in brushable paints.

Chalk 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. You can easily re paint a filing cabinet to match your room. I found a filing cabinet at goodwill awhile back for just 99 cents so of course i brought it home. I have done both and think the spray paint is easier and lasts longer as long as you use the spray paint for metal.

It was the last page of the magazine. Functionally it was exactly what i needed. 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. Brushable paint will work too.

You have to have a steady hand light layers or spray paint letting it dry in between each coat and sanding if needed. Aesthetically not so much. She painted a metal office cabinet. 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.

The purple painted lady found an article in better homes and gardens in march 2015. Painting metal file cabinets old metal lockers or other metal pieces can be done with acrylic paints spray paints or chalk paints. I recently tried to chalk paint my metal shower surround. First make sure you have laid down some old fabric or drop cloths to protect the floor.

File cabinet makeover using chalk paint this file cabinet is one of the things that goes in that closet. The photo is my inspiration for my next file cabinet find. For a more personal touch you paint your cabinet with chalkboard paint. Oh yes you can.

It featured a blogger ciburbanity charlotte smith i kept it because i was impressed with her project. Can you paint metal with chalk paint by annie sloan. Follow our suggestions for finding the best paints for your metal cabinets. Last week it was.