How To Paint A Metal File Cabinet Without Spray Paint / A Diyhairpinlegs Build Metal Cabinet Makeover Diy Hairpin Legs - Has anyone spray painted a regular metal file cabinet, if so did the paint 'take' or did it 'run'.
How To Paint A Metal File Cabinet Without Spray Paint / A Diyhairpinlegs Build Metal Cabinet Makeover Diy Hairpin Legs - Has anyone spray painted a regular metal file cabinet, if so did the paint 'take' or did it 'run'. . Prepare the metal cabinet for painting. Here's what mine looked like after the primer: Metal file cabinet (search on craigslist you might be surprised what you find) sandpaper or electric sander painters tape spray paint for metal surfaces (i used this spray paint weathered steel by rustoleum) clear matte spray paint (i used this one) brown cream wax (i used this one) rag to apply the furniture cream 1. First and foremost, strain your paint! However, spray paint will create a smoother surface and it is harder to find metallic finishes in brushable paints. It doesn't need a primer and can be applied directly to rust. Then, you can allow the metal to air dry or quickly go over it with a cloth. Since i wanted the file cabinet to match the she...