Give an industrial file cabinet a new look with easy-to-apply textured spray-paint finishes. Textured stone- and marble-finish spray paint applied over a dark-green base coat give our filing cabinet a strong, masculine look. Materials:
File cabinet
Coarse sandpaper
Tack cloth
Masking tape
Dark-green spray paint
Granite-look spray paint
Marbleizing spray paint
Acrylic sealer
Optional: new brass handles
- Remove the drawers from the file cabinet, and sand all surfaces with coarse sandpaper. Wipe clean with a tack cloth.
- Mask off areas you want to remain unpainted. In a well-ventilated area, spray-paint all surfaces with the dark-green base coat. Let dry.
- Spray the cabinet sides and top with a granite-look spray paint (figure A). Use a marbleizing spray on the drawers (figure B).
- When dry, put the drawers back in the cabinet, and spray the entire piece with a clear acrylic sealer for greater durability (figure C).
- If desired, replace the old drawer pulls with new brass handles.
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