Restoring Old Metal Filing Cabinet

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Restoring old metal filing cabinet.

Here s what you ll need. How to restore an old filing cabinet step 1. But a little tlc created a matching set for stylish storage. This creates a frame.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask and i will be sure to answer them. This chalk painted filing cabinet is so pretty and has a touch of mid century modern to make it on trend. Make it over for free with pallets. Once you have finished testing out your cabinets and hinges you are ready to put everything back together.

Transfer the file cabinet base and drawers to the work surface. Oct 5 2018 explore dona rempe s board repurposed metal filing cabinets on pinterest. If you want to add wheels to the unit turn the filing. You can either use the.

You ll be able to see brush. Make sure to clean the cabinets thoroughly to remove any grease stains or dust. Start by removing the drawers and unscrewing the handles. Lay down your cardboard or other protective covering on the garage floor driveway or other flat surface in a well ventilated area.

Tape off the edges of the unpainted areas so you don t get paint all over the inside of the file cabinet. Follow me on pinterest. If the paint drips when spraying the cabinet wait for the drips to dry before sanding them down and respraying. Brooke at all things thrifty took a 99 cent filing cabinet from goodwill that looked like a beat up old metal box and turned it into this.

Vintage metal cabinets can be really beautiful after they have been restored. You may need to adjust your hinges if there is too much of an overlap or not enough of one. Screw in 8 corner brackets to attach the shorter central pieces to the longer side pieces. In a pinch you can paint a metal cabinet with a paintbrush and a can of metal enamel.

These two cabinets didn t look much alike in the beginning. This rustic cabinet would look great in just about any room. How to restore metal kitchen cabinets remove hardware. Before painting you want to remove all handles according to rta cabinet store.