Paint File Cabinet With Chalkboard Paint

I found a filing cabinet at goodwill awhile back for just 99 cents so of course i brought it home.

Paint file cabinet with chalkboard paint.

If you re using chalk paint for a project you pretty much can t mess it up. Chalk paint is a great choice for painting laminate cabinets because it hides brush strokes. Aesthetically not so much. Prep the filing cabinet.

However spray paint will create a smoother surface and it is harder to find metallic finishes in brushable paints. Functionally it was exactly what i needed. Just make sure there is no rust that needs to be sanded and removed before painting. Chalk paint cabinets durability factor.

Soap and water is best to get rid of any dirt and grime build up. File cabinet makeover using chalk paint. Chalk paint does not need a primer so go ahead and dive into painting. Skip sanding the entire file cabinet when you opt to paint with chalk paint.

It is a necessity for applications such as kitchen cabinets. See more ideas about painted file cabinets filing cabinet file cabinet makeover. New paint actually sticks to lightly sanded existing paint better than it does to a spray on primer or to bare metal. For a more personal touch you paint your cabinet with chalkboard paint.

One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish. 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. Not only will you have a great storage cabinet but you can also set up a message center on one side. Clean the entire file cabinet.

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. Last week it was. 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. Brushable paint will work too.

This file cabinet is one of the things that goes in that closet.