Drawer Spray Paint Filing Cabinet

Drawer Spray Paint Filing Cabinet

Drawer Spray Paint Filing Cabinet. Put cabinet and drawers on a tarp. The key to any spray paint project is to go in light coats.

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The legs i added were only 3″, but slightly taller ones would work as well. After the first coat of maison. Too heavy and you’ll get drip marks.

It Was Just A Plain Metal Cabinet, In Relatively Good Condition, But Definitely In Need Of Some Sprucing Up.


To attach the wood top and trim, add some e6000 or liquid nails to the top of the metal filing cabinet and position the wood top. Don’t forget to paint the space between the drawers! Because it’s sometimes a smidge hard to get full coverage with white paint, i used the maison white as a base coat….

Then, Pour A Small Amount Into A Paint Tray, Load Up The Foam Roller And Begin To Paint The Outside Frame Of The Filing Cabinet.


The key to any spray paint project is to go in light coats. It’s better to build up thin layers of paint (allowing them to dry between coats) rather than spraying on a thick layer that might create drips. Once the primer is dry, spray paint the unit with gloss paint.

Keep Priming Until The Original Color Is Covered Up.


Remove all hardware and lay aside. The color i selected is called berry pink. (you can skip this step if you want but if you’re using spray paint like i did, it will made for a much smoother and better looking application if.

Here's A Look At The Filing Cabinet Before.


Choose any colour you like, and spray paint the filing cabinet with plenty of fine coats of paint. Don’t do that to yourself. Grab your spray paint, and using small, smooth sweeps, cover the file cabinet.

I Found A Used File Cabinet For Only $15 On Facebook Marketplace.


Put cabinet and drawers on a tarp. Just press up on the bar on the underside of the drawer as you pull the drawer out, and it will slide out easily! The legs i added were only 3″, but slightly taller ones would work as well.

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