Updating a File Cabinet

[mominkaty]

New to this site (and loving it!). I have an old 6 drawer file cabinet that is ugly. Don't think I want to take the time to paint it as someone said I'd have to sand it first.

Do you think I could use scrapbook paper and decoupage it on the sides and drawers? Any other ideas that would work better?

Thanks
Sharon

[Challenged Stamper]

You could use the spray paint for metal for a good base. I don't think you have to sand unless there is a lot of rust. Then cover the front with some of the beautiful patterned paper and or die cuts....like flowers on the sides or stars....creat a theme and make it beautiful. I saw some of these done on TV at various times and they were great. Also, contac paper works. Let us know what you did.

[mzdragonfly]

my hubby had an ugly metal cabinet and and he sprayed it with that stone fleck paint from walmart and it looks great

[stamps&cars]

When they said sand it, I don' think they meant 'down to the metal' but just enough to scuff up the surface so it would accept the spray paint without peeling. I did this with a smaller two drawer one I picked up at a garage sale and sprayed it with a hammered metal finish. Looks great.

BUT.....if you are going to put it in a stamp room, I'd go for decopaging it just because it would look fun!

[fanofvintage]

I have heard that you can take it to a place that paints cars. You might have to wait until they are painting a color that you want, but the paint job will last a lot longer.