Chalk Paint Metal File Cabinet

I recently tried to chalk paint my metal shower surround.

Chalk paint metal file cabinet.

First make sure you have laid down some old fabric or drop cloths to protect the floor. The photo is my inspiration for my next file cabinet find. The purple painted lady found an article in better homes and gardens in march 2015. Can you paint metal with chalk paint by annie sloan.

It was the last page of the magazine. However spray paint will create a smoother surface and it is harder to find metallic finishes in brushable paints. For a more personal touch you paint your cabinet with chalkboard paint. Learning how to paint metal cabinets can add new life to old pieces.

It featured a blogger ciburbanity charlotte smith i kept it because i was impressed with her project. Last week it was. Aesthetically not so much. Follow our suggestions for finding the best paints for your metal cabinets.

You have to have a steady hand light layers or spray paint letting it dry in between each coat and sanding if needed. 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. Not only will you have a great storage cabinet but you can also set up a message center on one side.

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. Functionally it was exactly what i needed. 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. Followed your suggestions on a vintage file cabinet that was in my fathers business and is i think from the 1940s.

Painting metal file cabinets old metal lockers or other metal pieces can be done with acrylic paints spray paints or chalk paints. She painted a metal office cabinet. I found a filing cabinet at goodwill awhile back for just 99 cents so of course i brought it home. Oh yes you can.