However canned spray paint is only a viable choice for covering a cabinet or two as one can of spray paint covers just 20 square feet.
Can i spray paint file cabinets.
Metal paint primer can be found at most home improvement stores without too much difficulty.
I used kylon s surf matte finish.
As with the primer opt for a spray paint formulated for use on metal since these will help prevent rust.
Make sure you spray in light even coats and purchase enough paint for the job.
Follow our suggestions for finding the best paints for your metal cabinets.
Priming the cabinet will create a surface the paint can stick to and should prevent future rust.
Apply one layer of primer to the file cabinet.
Small foam roller paintbrush.
Use a spray primer if you can find it as spray painting the cabinet will be easier than using a brush.
Decorative items for the file cabinet i e fabric magnets photos etc.
To make the file cabinet feel truly at home it needed a mini makeover.
And by mini makeover i mean two 2 bottles of spray paint.
I cut up the file cabinet box.
Use the right paint.
Two cans spray paint.
Step 5 allow the primer to dry according to the package directions.
So here s the fun part.
You may need two or three coats of paint to cover your metal filing cabinet but this is better than spraying too much material onto the surface in one application.
You ll also need some large cardboard sheets paint canvas or other protective covering for the garage floor or ground.
Painting metal file cabinets old metal lockers or other metal pieces can be done with acrylic paints spray paints or chalk paints.