Paint File Cabinet With Chalkboard Paint

Skip sanding the entire file cabinet when you opt to paint with chalk paint.

Paint file cabinet with chalkboard paint.

See more ideas about painted file cabinets filing cabinet file cabinet makeover. One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish. Not only will you have a great storage cabinet but you can also set up a message center on one side. Last week it was.

Aesthetically not so much. If you re using chalk paint for a project you pretty much can t mess it up. 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.

Clean the entire file cabinet. Aug 5 2014 explore donna gandy s board painted file cabinets followed by 174 people on pinterest. Soap and water is best to get rid of any dirt and grime build up. Brushable paint will work too.

New paint actually sticks to lightly sanded existing paint better than it does to a spray on primer or to bare metal. Prep the filing cabinet. This makes me so happy because regardless of whether you re a pro painter or a total beginner this won t impact the outcome of your project. It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets.

This file cabinet is one of the things that goes in that closet. Just make sure there is no rust that needs to be sanded and removed before painting. File cabinet makeover using chalk paint. For a more personal touch you paint your cabinet with chalkboard paint.

However spray paint will create a smoother surface and it is harder to find metallic finishes in brushable paints. Chalk paint cabinets durability factor. Run a piece of 220 or 320 grit sandpaper over the filing cabinet to make sure the surface is ready to accept the new paint. Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised.

Because of that i decided that the boring beige color had to go and i gave it a quick.