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paint for a filing cabinet?

  • 20-01-2010 03:56PM
    #1
    Blacey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations for paint suitable for a filing cabinet.

    I have a really ugly brown cabinet that could do with a new lease of life, but I'm not sure about types of paint suitable for this type of metal. Any advice would be much appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    mossie110
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭mossie110


    give it a light sand, couple of coats of undercoat and finish with couple of gloss or softsheen oil base use a mohair rad roller for a perfect finish.
    job done :D


  • #3
    Blacey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭Blacey


    Thank you, will give it a go!


  • #4
    JuliusCaesar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,887 ✭✭✭JuliusCaesar


    Tell us how you find the result. I would have thought a spray would be the way to go.


  • #5
    mossie110
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭mossie110


    the problem with spray is cost, and some place to spray,


  • #6
    Blacey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭Blacey


    mossie110 wrote: »
    the problem with spray is cost, and some place to spray,

    Yes - I work in a shared office, so finding somewhere to spray the cabinet is a problem. Plus, I think spray paint is stronger smelling than regular paint, but I could be wrong about this.


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