It s easy and intuitive to use and provides an excellent finish with minimal effort.
Best spray paint for file cabinet.
Remove any drawer pulls or other hardware.
To make the file cabinet feel truly at home it needed a mini makeover.
If it can t be removed cover it with painter s tape or.
Acrylic paint is the popular choice for painters.
I used kylon s surf matte finish.
Two cans spray paint.
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.
So here s the fun part.
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.
Apply one layer of primer to the file cabinet.
This is because it is water based.
You ll also need some large cardboard sheets paint canvas or other protective covering for the garage floor or ground.
Clean and dry the.
The best paint for metal cabinets.
It is easy to clean up with water.
And by mini makeover i mean two 2 bottles of spray paint.
The krylon covermaxx spray paint for metal is one of the most durable and best spray paint for metal options currently available.
Small foam roller paintbrush.
How to paint a metal file cabinet.
Here s what mine looked like after the primer.
Decorative items for the file cabinet i e fabric magnets photos etc.
Put the cabinet on the drop cloth.
I cut up the file cabinet box.
Don t feel like you need to get complete coverage it s just the base layer.
Select a well ventilated area to paint in.