Paint File Cabinet With Chalkboard Paint

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.

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. Brushable paint will work too. However spray paint will create a smoother surface and it is harder to find metallic finishes in brushable paints. Soap and water is best to get rid of any dirt and grime build up.

One other important consideration with chalk paint is its finish. 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. 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. Because of that i decided that the boring beige color had to go and i gave it a quick. Not only will you have a great storage cabinet but you can also set up a message center on one side. Chalk paint is a great choice for painting laminate cabinets because it hides brush strokes.

Prep the filing cabinet. Aesthetically not so much. If you re using chalk paint for a project you pretty much can t mess it up. New paint actually sticks to lightly sanded existing paint better than it does to a spray on primer or to bare metal.

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. Just make sure there is no rust that needs to be sanded and removed before painting. See more ideas about painted file cabinets filing cabinet file cabinet makeover. Functionally it was exactly what i needed.

Left exposed chalk paint flakes easily so a wax or other topcoat is more than strongly advised. For a more personal touch you paint your cabinet with chalkboard paint. Aug 5 2014 explore donna gandy s board painted file cabinets followed by 174 people on pinterest. File cabinet makeover using chalk paint.

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