Chalk Paint Metal File Cabinet

Functionally it was exactly what i needed.

Chalk paint metal file cabinet.

It was the last page of the magazine. I recently tried to chalk paint my metal shower surround. I have done both and think the spray paint is easier and lasts longer as long as you use the spray paint for metal. Follow our suggestions for finding the best paints for your metal cabinets.

The purple painted lady found an article in better homes and gardens in march 2015. I found a filing cabinet at goodwill awhile back for just 99 cents so of course i brought it home. Painting metal file cabinets old metal lockers or other metal pieces can be done with acrylic paints spray paints or chalk paints. File cabinet makeover using chalk paint this file cabinet is one of the things that goes in that closet.

Aesthetically not so much. Oh yes you can. For a more personal touch you paint your cabinet with chalkboard paint. The photo is my inspiration for my next file cabinet find.

Can you paint metal with chalk paint by annie sloan. Learning how to paint metal cabinets can add new life to old pieces. However spray paint will create a smoother surface and it is harder to find metallic finishes in brushable paints. Followed your suggestions on a vintage file cabinet that was in my fathers business and is i think from the 1940s.

She painted a metal office cabinet. You have to have a steady hand light layers or spray paint letting it dry in between each coat and sanding if needed. It featured a blogger ciburbanity charlotte smith i kept it because i was impressed with her project. First make sure you have laid down some old fabric or drop cloths to protect the floor.

You can easily re paint a filing cabinet to match your room. 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. 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. Brushable paint will work too.