Small foam roller paintbrush.
Best spray paint for file cabinet.
To make the file cabinet feel truly at home it needed a mini makeover.
The krylon covermaxx spray paint for metal is one of the most durable and best spray paint for metal options currently available.
Things needed denatured alcohol rags 150 220 and 320 grit wet dry sandpaper white vinegar or lemon juice auto body filler putty knife painter s tape old newspapers respirator metal primer aerosol can metal enamel aerosol can.
Here s what mine looked like after the primer.
New paint actually sticks to lightly sanded existing paint better than it does to a spray on primer or to bare metal.
It is easy to clean up with water.
Decorative items for the file cabinet i e fabric magnets photos etc.
Prep the filing cabinet.
How to paint a metal file cabinet.
This is because it is water based.
Acrylic paint is the popular choice for painters.
And by mini makeover i mean two 2 bottles of spray paint.
So here s the fun part.
The best paint for metal cabinets.
Don t feel like you need to get complete coverage it s just the base layer.
It s easy and intuitive to use and provides an excellent finish with minimal effort.
Apply one layer of primer to the file cabinet.
Remove any drawer pulls or other hardware.
Clean and dry the.
Select a well ventilated area to paint in.
Two cans spray paint.
If it can t be removed cover it with painter s tape or.
I cut up the file cabinet box.
I used kylon s surf matte finish.
Put the cabinet on the drop cloth.