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Easy File Cabinet Makeover

Give your garage sale dumpster-dive worthy file cabinet a new life with this Easy File Cabinet Makeover diy project.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Course: Do It Yourself
Keyword: easy file cabinet makeover, file cabinet makeover ideas, file cabinet makeover with chalk paint, file cabinet makeover with picture frames, metal file cabinet makeover, metal file cabinet makeover ideas, old metal file cabinet makeover, upcycle filing cabinet

Instructions

  • THE FIRST STEP IS TO SAND AND CLEAN UP THE FILING CABINET. Then depending on the style of file cabinet you have you may need to remove or tape off hardware.
  • PRIME THE CABINET.
    Once the cabinet is clean , dry and taped, we can prime it. with a layer of spray primer. This helps seal in any rust spots as well as create a nice even base for painting. Please do this priming step in a well-ventilated area.
  • GLUING ON THE FRAMES.
    The frames offer an easy way to add decorative detail to this project.
  • PAINT THE CABINET.
    Once your glue is dry it is time to paint! Using chalk paint coat the filing cabinet and frames with any color you choose. Depending on your color you might need to do 2 coats, allow the paint to dry between coats, according to your paint’s package directions.
  • WAX THE CHALK PAINT.
    Once the paint is dry use chalk paint wax to coat the file cabinet with one or two coats of wax, allowing them to dry according to the package directions.
  • AFFIX THE HARDWARE.
    Once the paint and wax are dry it is time to place your new hardware. If your cabinet has existing drawer pulls be sure to measure the distance from the center of one hole to the center of another. This will give you the accurate size that you’ll need for replacement hardware.

Notes

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