{"id":8903,"date":"2015-06-05T21:28:35","date_gmt":"2015-06-06T04:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/?p=8903"},"modified":"2020-05-11T18:19:50","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T01:19:50","slug":"industrial-file-cabinet-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/industrial-file-cabinet-makeover\/","title":{"rendered":"Industrial File Cabinet Makeover"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nRefurbishing furniture is a hot ticket item these days.\u00a0 Worn and weathered home items: chairs, tables, bed frames, you name it- all experiencing a revitalization and new life with a fresh coat of paint or stain. Our department recently\u00a0acquired a number of filing cabinets from a neighboring business who had abandoned their office equipment.\u00a0\u00a0One of theses cabinets was a horrible buff color and did not fit anywhere in our studio. As the ugly, file cabinet, duckling\u00a0I thought it would be an excellent election for old, office equipment up-cycling.
\nI decided on an industrial look, combining wood stains with a new addition to our specialty paint line- the\u00a0Interior\/Exterior Direct-to-Metal paint.\u00a0\u00a0It took a little bit of time, well a considerable amount of time to be honest, but the effort was well worth it. \u00a0The following steps will guide you through this retro to retro file cabinet transformation.
\nFor this project you will need:<\/strong>
\n1\/4″\u00a0Wood paneling (the number of\u00a0panels\u00a0needed will\u00a0depend on\u00a0the size of your cabinet.\u00a0\u00a0Our cabinet required 4 panels).
\nMolding strips (the number of\u00a0strips needed will depend on the size of your cabinet. Our cabinet required\u00a016, 4’strips).
\nSandpaper 80 grit
\nInterior\/Exterior Direct-to-Metal paint (color of your choice- we used semi-gloss Black).
\nSemi- transparent wood stain (we used: Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Stain)
\nMetal primer (we used Kilz Complete)
\nSpray Shellac
\nPainters tape
\nWood and\/or industrial strength glue
\nRubber gloves
\nRuler and\/or yard stick
\nMiter saw
\nTable or circular saw
\nPower drill
\nStep 1: Dismantle your file cabinet<\/strong>
\nI\u00a0couldn’t get the drawers out, so\u00a0I simply unscrewed them from the cabinet body.
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\nStep 2: Sand\u00a0the cabinet down<\/strong>
\nTo create a surface to which the paint will adhere, you’ll need to sand\u00a0everything you plan to apply paint or glue to. For your safety and health you might want to wear a mask when doing so.
\n\"Metal
\nStep 3: Wipes the cabinet clean of dust<\/strong>
\nDust will keep the paint from adhering properly, so a good wipe down\u00a0with a wet cloth is necessary.
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\nStep 4: Measure and cut your wood panels to size<\/strong>
\nThe size you cut your panels to will depend on the size of your cabinet. I measured mine to have an inch border of cabinet surrounding the panel and molding. A table saw or circular saw can help you make these cuts easy.
\n\"Cutting
\nStep 5: Measure and mark your cabinets to center your wood panels<\/strong>
\nYou will want to make sure your panels are centered when you glue them down. Have a friend help you lay the cabinet body on its side to complete this step for the body side panels.
\n\"Measuring
\nStep 6: Apply glue to the back of your panels<\/strong>
\nNow would be a good time to put on some rubber gloves.\u00a0 Stronger glues can be difficult to remove without solvents. \u00a0Apply glue evenly so the corners, sides and middle of the wood panel will stick to the cabinet surface.
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\n\"Hands
\nStep 7: Center your panels on the cabinet fronts and body<\/strong>
\nThe wood I purchased had a bit of a bow to it, so I used some heavy 5 gal buckets to weigh the panels down while the glue dried.\u00a0\u00a0I recommend\u00a0following the noted\u00a0glue adhesion drying time to make sure everything fuses properly. Remove too early and you may risk the wood tension popping \u00a0your panels off.
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\n\"Two
\nStep 8: Measure and cut your molding pieces to fit<\/strong>
\nWhen your panels are glued down you can start measuring and cutting your molding border pieces to fit.\u00a0 Each piece will have a 90 and 270 degree cut.
\n\"Measuring
\n\"Cutting
\nStep 9: Glue your\u00a0molding\u00a0pieces down<\/strong>
\nWhen your pieces create a tight border you can begin gluing them down.\u00a0 Use clamps to hold them in place while the glue dries.
\n\"Lining-up
\n\"Applying
\n\"Securing
\nStep 10: Apply stain<\/strong>
\nThe stain products we produce at Behr are all exterior products. \u00a0Though we don’t officially recommend using exterior\u00a0stains for interior projects, for the small scope of this application we felt comfortable using it.\u00a0 I recommend practicing your stain application technique on a piece of\u00a0scrap\u00a0wood first. \u00a0Different applicators will deposit different amounts of stain. \u00a0 It may be necessary to alter your application technique\/tool to\u00a0achieve the look you want.\u00a0 I applied the color with a brush and then wiped the excess color with a shop rag.\u00a0 The color used was Beach Beige ST-127.
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\nStep 11:\u00a0 Tape cabinet<\/strong>
\nTapping the edges will save you from having to sand the shellac off.
\n\"A
\nStep 12: Apply Shellac<\/strong>
\nI selected the spray version because it was easy to apply and quick to dry. You could also invest in a clear varnish that brushes on. You can forego the clear coat, but un-sealed stained surfaces are less resilient. \u00a0I wanted something that would withstand dirt and clean easily. When spraying an aerosol it’s good practice to wear a mask.
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\n\"Four
\nStep 13: \u00a0Remove tape and reapply to shellac-ed surface<\/strong>
\nApply tape to protect the freshly stained and shellac-ed surface from the primer and paint application.
\n\"A
\n\"Woman's
\nStep 14: Apply primer<\/strong>
\nApplying a metal primer will help the Direct-to-Metal paint bond and adhere strongly to the application surface.\u00a0 I used Kilz Complete, an oil based primer formulated for use on metal surfaces. Oil based primer have high VOCs! Be sure to apply them in well ventilated areas.
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\nStep 15: Apply Direct-to-Metal paint<\/strong>
\nApply your paint color to the cabinet surfaces.\u00a0 Allow time to dry. Add a second coat if necessary\/desired- allow time to dry.
\n\"A
\n\"Black
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\nStep 16: Measure and mark\u00a0placement of handles<\/strong>
\nDecide where on your cabinet fronts you would like the handles positioned. \u00a0You’ll want to make sure all the handles line up, so careful measurement is required.
\n\"A
\n\"Hands
\n\"Hands
\nStep 17: Drill holes for screws<\/strong>
\nWith a power drill and a drill bit that can penetrate metal, drill screw holes through your designated spots.
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\nStep 18: Attach handles<\/strong>
\nOnce your holes are in place you can attach your handles.\u00a0 We selected Liberty Hardware, 3″ Rectangular Bin Pulls in copper. If the screws that come with the drawer pulls are too long, you may have to purchase shorter ones.
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\n\"Door
\nStep 19: Score and remove tape<\/strong>
\nI left my paint to dry overnight, so\u00a0I used a blade to score the tape before removing. This eliminates the risk of the tape tearing the paint film. If necessary use a small detail brush to touch up any missed paint spots.
\n\"Scoring
\n\"A
\nStep 20: Reattach cabinet fronts to body<\/strong>
\nWith the help of a friend screw the cabinet fronts back on the cabinet body.
\n\"Hands
\nStep 21: Step back and enjoy your beautiful new industrial cabinet<\/strong>
\n\"Fully
\nColorfully yours,
\n-Quinn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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