File cabinet makeover
I have a lot of projects on my "to-do" list and one is to get my office organized and decorated. On the top of the office project list was to find a file cabinet. I really wanted a lateral file cabinet and those suckers are expensive! The metal ones start over $100 and the nicer, wood ones are more like $200-$300. There was no way I was going to spend that kind of money, so I was keeping my eyes open for a used cabinet that I could re-do.
A couple weeks ago my mom sent me a text that she found a file cabinet for only $25! They picked it up and brought it over that same morning. The cabinet was in great condition, except for a small stain on the top. I knew I wanted to paint it anyways, so the stain didn't bother me.
I decided to go with a oil based primer to make sure it stuck well to the metal. I used a 3 inch foam roller and taped the handles and lock. I also made sure to paint in a well ventilated room since the oil based primer is much stronger than water based. For added coverage, I did 2 coats of primer.
Once the second coat of primer was done, I started with the paint. I chose Bonsai Tint from Sherwin Williams in a High Gloss paint. Again, I used the foam roller and did 3 coats of paint. The painting took me two nights to complete and it was very easy.
I can finally start getting all my papers and files organized and put away. Plus, I can finally go shopping for office supplies. (I'm such a dork but I love office supplies!)
I added the fun lettering to the cabinets and purchased this globe that I've been eyeing for a while. We have no art or window coverings in the office yet and need an actual office chair. But for now we are off to a good start. The desk I bought from a co-worker and I will be painting that too but can't decide on what color that will be.
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A couple weeks ago my mom sent me a text that she found a file cabinet for only $25! They picked it up and brought it over that same morning. The cabinet was in great condition, except for a small stain on the top. I knew I wanted to paint it anyways, so the stain didn't bother me.
I decided to go with a oil based primer to make sure it stuck well to the metal. I used a 3 inch foam roller and taped the handles and lock. I also made sure to paint in a well ventilated room since the oil based primer is much stronger than water based. For added coverage, I did 2 coats of primer.
Once the second coat of primer was done, I started with the paint. I chose Bonsai Tint from Sherwin Williams in a High Gloss paint. Again, I used the foam roller and did 3 coats of paint. The painting took me two nights to complete and it was very easy.
I can finally start getting all my papers and files organized and put away. Plus, I can finally go shopping for office supplies. (I'm such a dork but I love office supplies!)
I added the fun lettering to the cabinets and purchased this globe that I've been eyeing for a while. We have no art or window coverings in the office yet and need an actual office chair. But for now we are off to a good start. The desk I bought from a co-worker and I will be painting that too but can't decide on what color that will be.
Overall, the file cabinet makeover cost me less than the price of a brand new cabinet. And now I can get the office organized and clean! I hope you enjoyed this little project!
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