Paint File Cabinet With Chalkboard Paint

Brushable paint will work too.

Paint file cabinet with chalkboard paint.

File cabinet makeover using chalk paint. It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets. If you re using chalk paint for a project you pretty much can t mess it up. Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.

I found a filing cabinet at goodwill awhile back for just 99 cents so of course i brought it home. See more ideas about painted file cabinets filing cabinet file cabinet makeover. Soap and water is best to get rid of any dirt and grime build up. Last week it was.

Skip sanding the entire file cabinet when you opt to paint with chalk paint. 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. One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish. However spray paint will create a smoother surface and it is harder to find metallic finishes in brushable paints.

Because of that i decided that the boring beige color had to go and i gave it a quick. Chalk paint is a great choice for painting laminate cabinets because it hides brush strokes. Functionally it was exactly what i needed. Aug 5 2014 explore donna gandy s board painted file cabinets followed by 174 people on pinterest.

Not only will you have a great storage cabinet but you can also set up a message center on one side. Aesthetically not so much. Just make sure there is no rust that needs to be sanded and removed before painting. Clean the entire file cabinet.

This file cabinet is one of the things that goes in that closet. 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. For a more personal touch you paint your cabinet with chalkboard paint. Prep the filing cabinet.

Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised.