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File cabinets are a must for organization, but they can be an ugly distraction in an otherwise attractive home office or business. Make your file cabinet more pleasing to the eye by decorating it in a way that matches the rest of the room’s decor. Painting your file cabinet is an easy and inexpensive way to decorate it, and there are other things you can do to dress up your file cabinet as well.

Paint the File Cabinet
1. Clean the outside of the cabinet and remove the hardware.

2. Prime the cabinet. Use a primer made for metal. Let it dry thoroughly then paint the cabinet; use a spray paint for even coverage. Add a second coat if the paint color is not vibrant or dark enough for your taste.

3. Replace the old hardware with new hardware that goes with your new design.

Cover the File Cabinet
1. Remove the cabinet’s hardware, then prime the cabinet with a metal primer. Let dry thoroughly.

2. Cover the metal primer with a wall primer. Skip the primer if you are going to cover the file cabinet with contact paper.

3. Measure each section of the cabinet, then cut paper about one inch wider than the measurements. Apply the wallpaper or contact paper to the cabinet.

4. Trim the paper to fit with a straight-edge blade. Remove the cabinet drawers to apply paper to the fronts of the drawers, then replace the drawers. Read the rest of this entry »

You may have an old file cabinet that’s still in working shape, but doesn’t look good. Or maybe you just want a new look in your home office. There’s no need to buy a new file cabinent. It’s very simple to repaint the old one.

1. Select a well-ventilated area to paint in. Lay a drop cloth to protect the space.

2. Put the cabinet on the drop cloth. Remove any drawer pulls or other hardware. If it can’t be removed, cover it with painter’s tape or electrical tape. The hardware can be thin, so use an Exacto knife to carefully trim away any extra tape.

3. Clean and dry the cabinets. Remove the drawers, if possible. Treat rust spots with rust primer, if necessary.

4. Prime the cabinets with the metal primer. Use a spray primer if you can find it, as spray painting the cabinet will be easier than using a brush. Priming the cabinet will create a surface the paint can stick to and should prevent future rust.

5. Allow the primer to dry according to the package directions.

6. Spray paint the cabinet with your color choice. Use a rust-resistant paint.