Painting Metal File Cabinets With Chalk Paint

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Painting metal file cabinets with chalk paint.

1 container bb frösch premium finishing wax clear 1 wax brush or lint free wax cloth. You will apply it just the same as you would if you didn t water down the paint. Paint sprayer or paint brushes. 2 sample sized containers of paint i used valspar cut ruby 1 container bb frösch chalk paint powder.

So if you had 1 cup of paint you could add up to 1 4 cup of water. So happy i did it. Once your surfaces are covered follow these steps to paint your metal cabinets. Check the label for more information.

So if you are chalk painting on a metal desk or on metal outdoor furniture i would water down the paint. Functionally it was exactly what i needed. Clean the metal cabinets with soap and water to get rid of dirt dust and grime. How to use chalk paint on a ugly metal filing cabinet.

Apply your metal primer and allow it to dry completely. Brushable paint will work too. Paint the first coat. For a more personal touch you paint your cabinet with chalkboard paint.

Some brands have incorporated the primer into the paint. It does not matter the unit of measure just keep this ratio the same. Thin your paint with water. I m so glad annie finally came out with a navy i ve been hoping she would.

I found a filing cabinet at goodwill awhile back for just 99 cents so of course i brought it home. Sand your metal cabinets with a 220 or higher grit. To begin the process of chalk painting on metal i will water down my paint if i need to. My dad s old filing cabinet was in storage so i thought i d rescue it and see if.

However spray paint will create a smoother surface and it is harder to find metallic finishes in brushable paints. Aesthetically not so much. File cabinet makeover using chalk paint instructions. File cabinet makeover using chalk paint materials.

Aug 5 2014 explore donna gandy s board painted file cabinets followed by 174 people on pinterest. The ratio will be 1 cup of chalk paint to a 1 4 cup of water. I used chalk paint that i made with plaster of paris on my metal file cabinets waxed after. A tip when painting metal or anything super smooth with chalk paint.

Make sure you remove all rust and smooth the surface. They look great and are holding up great. Chalk painted filing cabinet tutorial picklee. Last week it was.